{"id":4032,"date":"2022-05-11T09:43:23","date_gmt":"2022-05-11T13:43:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/munews.mansfield.edu\/?p=4032"},"modified":"2022-05-11T11:34:47","modified_gmt":"2022-05-11T15:34:47","slug":"class-of-1972-celebrates-golden-anniversary-at-mansfield-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/munews.mansfield.edu\/?p=4032","title":{"rendered":"Class of 1972 celebrates golden anniversary at Mansfield University"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Mansfield State College Class of 1972<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

MANSFIELD, Pa. \u2013 More than 50 members of the Class of 1972 recently returned to Mansfield University to reconnect and to celebrate their 50th<\/sup> reunion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Former MU President Rod Kelchner, who was actively involved\nwith the Class of 1972 as Dean of Students at the time, joined the luncheon to\nreconnect with his former and forever students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Class enjoyed a memorable weekend that began at the New\nWest Restaurant and Lounge and closed on-campus with an evening of dinner,\ndancing, and many laughs. The Class also presented the university with a class\ngift during the Society of Honors Luncheon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gabriel “Gabe” Alessi, Chair of the 1972 Golden\nClass Reunion, said the class gift discussion began nearly four years ago.\nAfter two years of a pandemic, the committee officially formed and began\nraising funds less than a year ago. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Class of 1972 was determined to choose a path that would make a difference for students at their beloved alma mater. After exploring multiple projects with then alumni director, Casey Wood, the committee chose to cultivate support for general academic scholarships at Mansfield University. The committee knew that investing in students would immediately and positively impact their university while providing much-needed resources for so many Mansfield Mountaineers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having been\nstudents when the struggle for civil rights and political activism peaked, the\nClass of 1972 developed a sense of pride and determination that has carried\nthem through the last 50 years. This determination continues today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Class is determined to reach its goal of $50,000 in support\nof student scholarships, raising more than $14,000 to date. “We have a\nlong way to go, but we are determined to get there,” said Chairperson\nAlessi. The ’72 campaign in support of student scholarships will remain active\nuntil June 30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“On behalf of Mansfield University, we thank the Mansfield\nState College Class of ’72 for choosing this pathway in honor of their 50th<\/sup>\nreunion,” said Executive Director of Advancement Casey Wood. \u201cSupporting scholarship\ngrowth at ones beloved Alma Mater is both a generous and admirable act.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anyone can support the efforts of the ’72 Class by visiting give.mansfield.edu<\/a>. All gifts to the Class of ’72 campaign support general academic scholarships at Mansfield University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MSC Class of 1972 Reunion Committee (L-R: Kathryn Davis Hoffman, Nancy Applin Marsden, Donna Baier Dorey, Gabriel Alessi (chair), and Robert McNamara (not shown) <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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