Class of 1959 65th Reunion
![Class of 1959 gathering at their 55th reunion in 2014](/sites/default/files/styles/500x258/public/2024-06/Class_1959_55thR.png?h=18eb80dd&itok=rmf5J_X0)
Homecoming 2024 – September 18-22
Old Guard Welcome Dinner
Date: Friday, September 20, 2024
Time: Cocktails–6:00 p.m., Dinner–7:00 p.m.
Location: Capitol Plaza, Montpelier
Class of 1959 65th Reunion Dinner
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Time: Cocktails–6:00 p.m., Dinner–7:00 p.m.
Location: Capitol Plaza, Montpelier
Welcome Class of ’59
It is an exciting time with your reunion celebration quickly approaching this fall. We hope you have marked your calendar for one particular highlight the Class of 1959 Reunion Dinner on Saturday, September 21, at the Capitol Plaza in Montpelier.
Please consider making lodging reservations early, as select spaces are already booking up for a busy Vermont fall foliage season. When making your reservation, remember that Homecoming 2024 runs from Wednesday, Sept. 18 - Sunday, Sept. 22. Registration for Homecoming events officially opens on July 1, 2024. A tentative schedule is posted here.
Class of 1959 preferred lodging includes:
Capitol Plaza
Comfort Inn
Best Western
Fairfield Inn and Suites.
See a full list of area lodging.
We look forward to seeing you for our 65th Reunion.
The Class of ’59 Reunion Committee:
Harrison Baldwin, Dave Barrington, Dave Bockoven, Sonny Fawcett, Harry Grout, Lew Irish, Mark Kisiel, Henry Pierpan, Jim Sweetman, Dick Thayer, Class Agent
In Memoriam GEN Gordon R. “Sully” Sullivan
Norwich Forever!
Reunion Details
![Left: Ann Harvey Asst. Director of Old Guard Reunions; Right: Laurie LaMothe Assoc. Vice President of Development](/sites/default/files/styles/774x440/public/2024-06/AHarvey_LLaMothe_1.jpg?h=48680d3d&itok=mDjM_Ww8)
Registration & Staff Contacts
Register Is Open!
Old Guard Registration
See the schedule of events here (PDF)
Staff Contacts:
Ann Harvey
Asst. Director of Old Guard Reunions
(802) 485-2021
Email Ann
Laurie LaMothe, Assoc. Vice President of Development
(802) 485-2099
Email Laurie
![Check Presentation, Homecoming 2019](/sites/default/files/styles/774x440/public/2024-06/Check_Presy_Alumni_Parade_HC19_0.jpg?h=48680d3d&itok=0H5NxYVd)
Class Gift
Our committee has set a goal to raise $50,000.00. In honor of our 65th reunion, we are asking you to contribute to the next generation of Norwich graduates by supporting the GEN Gordon R. Sullivan Memorial Scholarship.
Make Your Reunion Gift![Capitol Plaza Hotel entrance](/sites/default/files/styles/774x440/public/2024-06/Capitol_Plaza_Hotel_0.jpg?h=48680d3d&itok=kNUZHrtl)
Lodging
We recommend that classmates book lodging at the Capitol Plaza by calling (802) 223-5252 and mentioning Norwich University Class of 1959.
See a List of Area Lodging Properties![Alumni Parade, alumni award recipient, at Homecoming 2023](/sites/default/files/styles/774x440/public/2024-06/Alumni_Parade_Awards_774_0.jpg?h=48680d3d&itok=_54kavPr)
Alumni Awards
A highlight of Homecoming Weekend is recognition of alumni who have made significant contributions to Norwich, their community and their profession.
The application period for nominations has closed. We look forward to welcoming the newest class of honorees at Homecoming 2024.
See All Homecoming 2024 Honorees![Alumni group at Sugarbush reunion event, Homecoming 2015](/sites/default/files/styles/774x440/public/2024-06/HC15_Sugarbush-43_100315.jpg?h=48680d3d&itok=nAaEkX8Y)
Keep Up-To-Date
Ensure your contact information is up-to-date so you receive the latest information about our reunion.
Update Your Contact Information![Homecoming guidons before Alumni Parade start](/sites/default/files/styles/774x440/public/2024-06/homecoming_flags.jpg?h=48680d3d&itok=QIdTTIvh)
Lost Classmates
We would appreciate your help locating ‘missing’ classmates. The link below includes your classmates in the Norwich database with no current contact information. We would love to be able to reach out to them and invite them to our reunion. If you know the whereabouts of any lost alumni or how to reach them, please contact the Advancement Services team at (802) 485-2300 or email current contact information here.
See a List of “Lost” Alumni