Class of 1957

Save the date for our 50th Reunion, May 24–27, 2007!

We will use this space to post updated information throughout the year. Please check back regularly for information about the schedule, who's planning to be there, progress towards our class scholarship, and much more.

Hope to see you in May!

The 50th Reunion Committee

Reunion Co-Chairs

  • John Kandravy, Ridgewood, NJ, (201)652-4907, john.kandravy@dbr.com
  • Jim Killough, New York, NY, (212)462-2800 x 18, jkillough@runtime.com

Committee Members

  • John Allison, Bloomfield, CT, (860)243–9340, jallison8@mindspring.com
  • Dan Anthony Bloomfield, CT, (860)242–5518, jdanthjr@comcast.net
  • Sam Bergner (Class Secretary), Edison, NJ, (732)549–5112, SAMIM1016@aol.com
  • Jack Braitmayer (Leadership Gifts Chair), Marion, MA, (508)748–0276,samim1016@aol.com
  • Herb Camp, Stony Creek, CT, (203)488–8239, aliceherb@aol.com
  • Jack Corrodi, Malibu, CA, (310)457–2584, kcorrodi@aol.com
  • Peter Eichler, Scottsdale, AZ, (480)361–9412, peichler@jsslaw.com
  • Mark Feldman, Washington, DC, (202)363–1191, mfeldman@gsblaw.com
  • Whitney Johnson, West Granby, CT, (860)653–3132, ljohnson@johnsongage.com
  • Allen Jay, San Diego, CA, (619)464–5627, allenjay@dnamail.com
  • Hal Ochsner, Long Beach, CA, (562)595–7939, ochsnerjrmd@aol.com
  • Bill Pratt Bosque Farms, NM, (505)869–4212, prattsalwm@comcast.net
  • Bill Riess, Oakland, CA, (510)653–9531, briess@lmi.net
  • Mike Stein, Herndon, VA, (703) 471–5775, jjasmineandmike@aol.com
  • Ken Travis, Chatham, MA, (508)945–0904, trekkingtravis@comcast.net
  • Art Typermass (Class Agent), Garden City, NY, (516)741–7898, aagtype@msn.com
  • Ted Voss, New York, NY, (212)713–0552, tvted@aol.com
  • Jeff Williamson, Cambridge, MA, (617)495–2438, jwilliam@kuznets.fas.harvard.edu<

Reunion Schedule

The preliminary schedule will be available online and sent via snail mail in March. For a sample of what we might enjoy, check out last year's schedule. The general flow of the weekend is:

Date Overview
May 24

Thursday

50th Reunion Dinner hosted by President and Mrs. Douglas J. Bennet '59.
May 25

Friday

Arrivals, WESeminars all day, all–college dinner with tables reserved for the Class of '57, The Highwaymen and other great late–night events.
May 26

Saturday

WESeminars all day, traditional Alumni Parade and Assembly, all–college picnic lunch and Festival on Foss Hill, class reception and dinner, All–college Sing, late–night parties
May 27

Sunday

Brunch, 175th Commencement, and good–byes!

Class Book

We are putting together a special 50th Reunion yearbook. It will be given out at Reunion and mailed to everyone who cannot make it.

Update (March 29, 2007): The final deadline has come and gone. If you missed sending something in about yourself, we're sorry we won't be able to read what you've been up to, but hope you enjoy the all memories that were submitted when you receive your book.

“Hope to Attend” List

Want to see who else will be there? Check out the attendance list or add your name.

Reunion Accommodations

Our class will be staying at the Inn at Middletown (phone 860/854–6300). Rates are $189/night. Reserve your room soon, before the hotel fills up! When you call, please ask for the "Wesleyan Reunion" block. Dorm rooms will also be available starting in March if you'd prefer to stay on campus. You can reserve your room when you officially register for Reunion.

50th Reunion Fundraising

We are working very hard to raise enough money to establish a Class of 1957 Scholarship. Wesleyan is unique in its commitment to financial aid and need-blind admissions, but they need our help to sustain that commitment! We hope you will make a stretch gift in honor of our 50th and help make the scholarship possible.

Volunteers and Staff Contacts

Reunion Book Editor

  • Carey Congdon, New York, NY, (212)838–;1527
  • Paul Schwaber, Hamden, CT, (203)248–1747, pschawber@wesleyan.edu
  • George Willauer, Lyme, CT, (860)434–8315, gjwil@conncoll.edu

University Relations Staff

Frantz Williams '99
50th Reunion Point Person
318 High Street
Middletown, CT 06459
Phone: (860) 685–2516
Email: fwilliams@wesleyan.edu

Paul DiSanto '81
Reunion Leadership Giving
318 High Street
Middletown, CT 06459
Phone: (860) 685–2526
Email: pdisanto@wesleyan.edu

Christina Posniak
Planned Giving
318 High Street
Middletown, CT 06459
Phone: (860) 685–2519
Email: cposniak@wesleyan.edu

Beth Watrous
Reunion Book
318 High Street
Middletown, CT 06459
Phone: (860) 685–3271
Email: ewatrous@wesleyan.edu

See you in May!