Reunion 2018 – The Trinity Reporter

Members of the Class of 1968 in their 50th Reunion year

Members of classes ending in 3s and 8s gathered June 7–10 for Reunion Weekend, which featured more than 80 events and activities.

Walter Harrison and Joanne Berger-Sweeney — Retired University of Hartford president Walter Harrison ’68, the recipient of an honorary doctor of humane letters degree at his 50th Reunion, with President Joanne Berger-Sweeney

Highlights of the weekend included “The Evolution of the Coeducational Experience at Trinity,” celebrating the pioneering Class of 1973, the college’s first fully coeducational class; the granting of an honorary doctor of humane letters degree to former University of Hartford president and 50th Reunion celebrant Walter Harrison ’68; and “A Conversation with the President,” with Harrison interviewing Trinity President Joanne Berger-Sweeney. Attendees also had the opportunity to learn about the results of the recent alumni survey and to tour Trinity’s Crescent Center for Arts and Neuroscience and the college’s new downtown campus at Constitution Plaza.

These events took their place among more traditional activities, including a New England-style clambake, campus tours, story time with the Bantam, tours of the Trinity Chapel and carillon, and the Parade of Classes.

alumnae group — Women’s Leadership Council Alumnae Champagne Breakfast

The Alumni Convocation saw the awarding of several prizes, including the Paul E. Raether ’68 Alumni Achievement Award. Director of Alumni Relations Steve Donovan noted that the previously named Alumni Achievement Award was renamed in honor of Raether ’68, H’14, P’93, ’96, ’01 to acknowledge his significant level of engagement, leadership, and support of the college as he celebrated his 50th Reunion.

View the video of “A Conversation with the President” and the alumni survey presentation from Resonance Insights.

Charley Kurz ’67, P’99, representing the Class of 1967, passing the Half-Century Club hat to Class of 1968 Reunion co-chairs Paul Jones ’68 and Larry Roberts ’68

Matt Greason ’03, M’10, head coach for men’s ice hockey and men’s golf, and son Patrick with the Bantam

The Evolution of the Coeducational Experience at Trinity Roundtable Discussion

Pani Phiansunthon Potrepka ’83, Susan Miller ’83, P’21, Erica Phiansunthon ’21, and Suwathin Phiansunthon ’80, P’21

Members of the Class of 1983 recalling their Spring Weekend concert featuring Bono

Photos: John Marinelli, Erica Phiansunthon ’21

More photos are available on Flickr.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2018 REUNION AWARD WINNERS

PAUL E. RAETHER ’68 ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Joseph “Jay” W. Monahan IV ’93

ALUMNI MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE
Diane “Dede” DePatie Consoli ’88, P’19, ’22
Joyce Ann Krinitsky ’73, M’76
Stephen “Red” Woodworth ’93

THE GARY W. MCQUAID AWARD
Ian K. Loring ’88

THE EIGENBRODT CUP
Michael E. Lestz ’68, P’13, ’19

THE KATHLEEN O’CONNOR BOELHOUWER ’85 ALUMNI INITIATIVE AWARD
Katherine “Katy” DeConti Duckworth-Schachter ’98

OUTSTANDING CLASS SECRETARY AWARD
Michael A. Schulenberg ’63

BOARD OF FELLOWS AWARD
Class of 1988

JEROME KOHN AWARD
Class of 2013