Governor's Reception for Class of '76 50th

 

Wabash College Class of 1976 at the Reception
hosted by Mike Braun '76 and his wife, Maureen, at the
Indiana State Governor's Residence.
 (@ Class of '76 expense, No taxpayer or government funds)
Notice the "Elmore" T-Shirt?  Brought by
Tony Zancanaro and everyone
loved seeing it and sharing memories!

2026 is exactly Fifty Years after these men graduated from Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana.  While some have remained in contact off and on over the decades, many had not seen each other since that sunny day in C'ville 50 years ago.  Even so, the relationships renewed as if it had only been a few days since their last encounter.

This reunion had a unique kickoff for the weekend as one of their members, Mike Braun, is the sitting Governor of the State of Indiana.  He graciously invited his classmates to bring their spouses and significant others to join his wife, Maureen, and him at the Governor's Residence (@ Class of '76 expense, No taxpayer or government funds) for a wonderful gathering in perfect summer weather.

These photos were taken by several people including Will Duncan '27, Jada Ahern, and several classmates.

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Even though the conversations were quickly renewed
as if no time had passed, name tags were helpful as the
50 years past had not treated our appearances well.

Sheryl and Charley Huntchins

Nelson Schoon and Sandra Schoon

Ann and Tim Gagen welcomed by Rob Matthews,
Chairman of the 50th Reunion Committee. 

Rosann and Roger Wilson with Allen "Murph" Murphy

Chip Olson and Rick Futter

Dr. Tony Zancanaro

Pat Bechdol, Rick Futter and Roy Howell

David Kitcoff

Leonard Anglis, Rick Cavanaugh and Randy Berta

Tim Gagen and Ed Wanamaker

Mike Braun with Dave Collings

Kathy and John Kerezy '77 with Rob Matthews

Mike Uhl

Ingrid Kilpatrick, Mike Kilpatrick and Tom Shelton

Rob Matthews with Mike Braun

Rob Matthews, Jada Ahern
and Biz Matthews

Mike made a few remarks then read a
special proclamation for the Class of '76.

Class members and guests listening to the proclamation.

The official proclamation document.

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Dan Wagner, Sarah McNaught Leonard Anglis, Nelson Schoon

John Collins, Chip Olsen, Mike Braun, Chuck Candiano, Fred Miller

Roy Howell, Tony Zancanaro, Mike Uhl, Mike Braun and Mike Kilpatrick

Sue Hill, Biz Matthews and Bill Hill

Rick Futter, Bob Carpenter, Mark Briel, and Tom Shelton

Mike Kilpatrick, Ingrid Kilpatrick, Fred Miller

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The Class of 1976 members, spouses and significant others.