Alumni Happenings
Alumni Weekend ’16 Highlights
This year some 800 alumni returned to campus May 13-15 for a weekend of fun and reminiscing. Weekend highlights included the 50th Reunion Welcome Luncheon for the Class of 1966, a Blues and BBQ Kick-off dinner and Reunion dinner, and a ceremony recognizing Alumni Award winners.
To nominate individuals for 2017, see owu.edu/alumni-and-friends/alumni-awards.
Ron Stephany ’66 celebrates his 50th reunion in style.
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Ron Stephany ’66 celebrates his 50th reunion in style.
Sacha Negron ’91, great-great-granddaughter of OWU leader Frederick Merrick, enjoys the festivities at the Class of 1991 reunion.
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Sacha Negron ’91, great-great-granddaughter of OWU leader Frederick Merrick, enjoys the festivities at the Class of 1991 reunion.
Gordon Smith ’54 and Helen Crider Smith ’56, with Nina Carmichael-Tanaka ’19. Nina spent spring semester in Tanzania, where she visited The School of St. Jude, which is supported by the Smiths.
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Gordon Smith ’54 and Helen Crider Smith ’56, with Nina Carmichael-Tanaka ’19. Nina spent spring semester in Tanzania, where she visited The School of St. Jude, which is supported by the Smiths.