Message from Dan

Click here to view a message from Dan Forrester (BS '52), leadership in the Half Century Club, that was recorded at the 2009 Vision Forum.

Half Century Club Class of 1959 Reunion

The Alumni Association will honor the Class of 1959 on Friday, October 9 with a variety of activities throughout the day. Class of 1959 members will be invited to Brunch at the home of U of M President Shirley Raines, followed by a guided campus tour. Price is $35/person.

The Half Century Club Golden Reception

The Half Century Club and Alumni Association will host the Golden Reception for graduates of the class of 1959 and all previous years on Friday, October 9 at 5 p.m. at the Alumni Center. 

For more information about either of the above events or to RSVP, please contact Alumni Coordinator Ryan Jones at rjones1@memphis.edu or 901/678-1333.

1958 Reunion

The Class of 1958 sponsored their annual Golden Reception over Homecoming Weekend 2008.  After an intimate brunch at University President Dr. Shirley Raines' home, over 100 Golden graduates from classes 1958 and before gathered together for a reception in the Alumni Center. Half Century Club medallions were also given to 22 members of the Class of 1958.

Club Advisors

• J.P. Latimer, President (BS '52)
• Helen Bartlett Dawson (BS '52, MEd '76)
• Dan Forrester, Sr. (BS '52)
• Anne Freeman (BA '55, MA '61)
• Anne Williams Goode
• Mary Frances Nelson (BS '52, MA '73)
• Joanne Stignani O'Roark (BS '52)

For more information on any of these events or if you would like to become more involved, please contact Alumni Coordinator Ryan Jones at 901/678-1333 or by e-mail at rjones1@memphis.edu.