Olde Guarde
The Olde Guarde of Their Majesties’ Royal Colledge in Virginia comprises all alumni whose identified class has celebrated its 50th Reunion. It is dedicated to cherishing and preserving the traditions of William & Mary, advocating the university's advancement and reputation among the nation’s institutions of higher learning, and supporting social, service and educational programs to enhance the lives of its members and of alma mater.
We will gather in Williamsburg, April 24-26, 2026, for Traditions Weekend, which includes special events such as our luncheon, Service of Remembrance and the induction of the 50th reunion class into the Olde Guarde. We hope you will join us for this uniquely William & Mary celebration!
55th and 60th Reunions
The Class of 1966 will celebrate their 60th reunion and the Class of 1971 will celebrate their 55th reunion during Traditions Weekend, April 24-26, 2026!
Registration will open in February, but book your hotel now.
Olde Guarde Council 2025-2026
Katherine “Kathy” Burge Callaway ’68, Chair
W. Lee Powell ’74, M.B.A. ’81, Vice Chair
Lynn Cole ’74, Secretary
James “Jim” R. Taylor ’69, Past Chair
Camilla Marie Buchanan ’66, P ’11, Treasurer
Connie Scott Shepard ’70, Member-at-Large
Carol E. Evans ’64
Richard “Dick” C. Goodwin ’64
Pamela B. Michael ’65
Donnie G. Owens ’65, J.D. ’71, P ’05
Keith A. Taylor ’66
Shelby Smith Hawthorne ’67, M.A.Ed. ’75
Stuart “Stu” D. Spirn ’67, J.D. ’70
Bruce A. Oliver ’68
Gale Gibson Kohlhagen ’69
Charlotte “Char” Sandquist Phillips ’71
Mark D. Wilson ’71, M.Ed. ’76, P ’13
Nancy Sturgeon Luzar ’72
Brad K. Smallwood ’72
Ferris Allen Ill ’73
Nancy Rowland ’73, P ’03, P ’08
Marcia Carl Simpkins ’75, M.Ed. ’77, M.B.A. ’78
Thomas “Tom” Z. Wilke ’75, M.A.Ed. ’77
Giving
The Olde Guarde endeavors to promote among its membership the welfare and support of the William & Mary Alumni Association and alma mater. Gifts in support of the William & Mary Alumni Association Fund assist in funding Olde Guarde programming such as the Olde Guarde Brunch during Homecoming & Reunion Weekend. Please consider a gift to the William & Mary Alumni Association Fund, or any other area of your choice, today.