Welcome Back, ’89!

Alumni Weekend: June 20-23, 2024

It’s time to come back to the Hill for your 35th reunion!

Bring your friends, family, or both! We’re all home here.

Read the letter from your 1989 classmates here.

Online registration is closed for Alumni Weekend 2024. Come see us at Alumni Weekend Check-in in the Fowler Student Center. Walk-in tickets will be available as space allows.

The following alumni from class of 1989 are registered for Alumni Weekend:

The following friends and alumni from other class years have registered for the 1989 Class Reception and Dinner:
John Aney ’88
Sara Bowersox ’90
Dennis Clinefelter
Emily Decker ’85
Toni Lima
Paul Olivier
Willard Shively  

WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS OF SPECIAL INTEREST TO YOUR GROUP:

Friday, June 21

Alumni College 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Tell Your Story - Moth Radio Hour Style
Location TBD
Who doesn’t love listening to a good story to relax and unwind?
Or maybe you prefer to be on the edge of your seat as a story unfolds, chapter by chapter, and you find yourself reading all night. Brought to you by the class of 1989, this “open mic” Storytelling Gathering, will pull from the official Moth Storytelling game card collection. Class shero Serena Cruz ’89 and class hero Jackson Shea ’89 will moderate and we’ll provide Moth Radio Hour Game cards. Compelling and interesting stories along with much laughter, guaranteed!

Alumni College 3 - 4 p.m.
Contentious Global Issue Discussion, Professor Bob Mandel
Council Chamber, Fowler Student Center
Facilitated by Professor Bob Mandel, this session will highlight the value of being exposed to sharply contrasting perspectives on a topic deserving of multiple viewpoints and their distinctive supportive argumentations. Join your former classmate  Lisa (Burnett) Borelli ’89 along side with other alumni in a probing discussion that will empower the alumni to engage in diverse legitimate forms of critical thinking about the subject matter’s complex, multifaceted, and sometimes contradictory implications.

1986 to 1992 Swimming Reunion Meet Up 4 - 5 p.m.
Zehntbauer Swim Pavilion
Join fellow swim alumni in Zehntbauer to get an update on the program, hear from Coach DeNise, and maybe even meet a few current student-athletes.

1989 Class Reunion 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Reception and Dinner
Join fellow classmates, family and friends to celebrate the 35th reunion for the of class of 1989. Dinner and Reception. More details to come.

Saturday, June 22

1986 to 1992 Swim Team Reunion Donuts and Hike 8:30 - 10 a.m.
Members of the swim team who swam between 1986 and 1992 are invited to meet up for coffee and donuts before a hike.

1986 to 1992 Swim Team Meet Up 7 p.m.
Buffalo Gap Saloon & Eatery
Members of the swim team who swam between 1986 and 1992 are invited to gather off-campus at the Buffalo Gap for an evening of reminiscing.

Want to learn more?

• Alumni Weekend Schedule
• Housing Information
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Alumni Choir

We want to hear from you! Whether you will be joining us in person or thinking of us from afar, please fill out this short form.

How can I contribute to my reunion gift?

The Class Gift is a way for you and your classmates to give thanks for your L&C education - and help current students experience L&C like you did. Contributions of all sizes are welcome and appreciated. If you would like to join the giving committee, you can find information about the Philanthropy Council here.

Class of 1989 Reunion Committee

Michelle Anderson-Olivier, Stacey Caldwell-Roberts, Carla Cavenago-Salazar, Laura Code, Serena Cruz, and Jackson Shea

Staff Reunion Coordinator

Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement, Emily Decker ’85, 503-768-7838,
emily@lclark.edu

Check out our photos from Alumni Weekend 2023 when our friends from other classes celebrated their reunions!

Find the Alumni Weekend website here!