50th Reunion - Class of 1975
April 25-27, 2025
Make plans to join the Class of 1975 for your 50th reunion during Traditions Weekend.
This meaningful milestone will bring together classmates from near and far for an exuberant celebration on William & Mary's campus.
It’s the perfect time to reconnect with each other in the extraordinary place where it all began.
Registration for the weekend is open. Book your hotel now!
There are many ways to get involved! Give to your class project and create your page in the Re-Echo by March 3 by visiting https://wm.brightcrowd.com/1975-50th-reunion.
Class of 1975 50th Reunion Committee
The Reunion Committee of the Class of 1975 works to engage and reconnect with classmates, encouraging all members of the Class of 1975 to attend Traditions Weekend and strengthening philanthropy through the class gift. Please email Sarah Garrett at spgarrett01@wm.edu if you have questions, ideas or would like to reach one of the committee members below.
Co-Chairs
Lynn Melzer Dillon ’75, Co-ChairJean Berger Estes ’75, P ’06, Co-Chair
Leanne Dorman Kurland ’75, P ’05, Co-Chair
Marilyn Ward Midyette ’75, Co-Chair
Members
James “Van” Black ’75
Carmella Maurizi Bladergroen ’75
Mark R. Bladergroen ’75
Edwin “Ed” Burnette ’75, J.D. ’78
Connie Warren Desaulniers ’75
John E. Falcone ’75
Deborah “Deb” Allen Hewitt ’75
Neil J. Jesuele ’75
David C. Larson ’75
Linda Cool Larson ’75
Jonathan K. Layne ’75
Cathy Gonzales O’Kelly ’75
Barbara “Barb” L. Ramsey ’75
Eugene F. Schultz ’75
Karen Kennedy Schultz ’75
Marcia Carl Simpkins ’75, M.Ed. ’77, M.B.A. ’78
Jane Koenig Terry ’75
Roy M. Terry ’75
Rudy E. Tucker ’75
Tom Z. Wilke ’75, M.A.Ed. ’77
Giving & Class Gift
Each year the 50th Reunion Committee selects projects and fundraising goals to accomplish as a part of their reunion. This year the class fundraising goals are $20,750,000 and 50% participation.
Results
Total Giving: $18,289,806
Planned Giving: $11,047,699
Gifts/Pledges: $7,242,107
Class Project
Class of 1975 School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics Speaker Series Endowment: $587,183
Class Participation: 42%
Last updated Feb. 17, 2025
* For information about planned giving visit the Gift Planning website or contact Kirsten A. Kellogg ’91, assistant vice president for principal gifts and gift planning, at 757-221-1019 or kakellogg@wm.edu.
Class Projects
Class of 1975 School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics Speaker Series Endowment
Funds distributed from this endowment shall support preeminent speakers to provide lectures, seminars and discussions at the School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics at William & Mary.
Re-Echo
Be sure to create your Re-Echo digital yearbook profile by March 3 at https://wm.brightcrowd.com/1975-50th-reunion.
The Re-Echo is an updated version of your senior yearbook. It includes a class history, then and now photos, favorite memories from William & Mary and details on what your classmates have been doing since leaving our alma mater.
We are excited to partner with BrightCrowd this year to create a beautiful online copy of the Re-Echo, as well as the printed version! The online version is secure so that only our classmates can view it, and it allows for additional information and photos to be included. We will create a printed version based on the online yearbook as a keepsake for 50th Reunion attendees during Traditions Weekend. More information about how to add your page to the Re-Echo is coming soon.
Each classmate who purchases the 50th Reunion Full Weekend Package or another ticketed class event will be able to pick up a copy of the Re-Echo at check-in. All classmates attending the Induction Ceremony and Luncheon will receive an Olde Guarde Medallion. If you are unable to attend the weekend and would like to purchase a Re-Echo or Olde Guarde Medallion, please contact the Alumni Association at alumni.events@wm.edu.