Class of 1961

65th Reunion

November 5 — 8, 2026

65th Reunion Weekend

Please come back to the Mountain for our 65th! There is a lot to celebrate at Sewanee, and it will be fun to gather again as a class. Register NOW. 

Below is a glimpse of our class events—just a taste of what’s in store! There’s so much more happening throughout Reunion Weekend, so be sure to explore the full schedule.

Friday, Nov. 6

• 5:30 p.m. — 8 p.m. Class of 1961 reunion party at the Sewanee Inn Hearth Room (1st floor - behind the fireplace in the lobby)
  • VC Pearigen Introduction and Recognition of the Class of 1961 Endowed Chair
  • Remarks by Larry Varnell, C ‘61, Valedictorian (via Zoom link)
  • Dinner
  • Book of Memories
  • Jazz Society
  • Dessert with classes of 1966 and 1971 at the Sewanee Inn Founder’s Hall

• Saturday, Nov. 7  
  
  • 10 a.m. All-Alumni Celebration in All Saints' Chapel.  
  • 11 a.m.— Noon C’61 Saturday Brunch at University Archives (aka Kappa Sigma House)

    • University Marketing Overview

    • Sewanee Memories - Sharing class memories that have been collected

    • Zoom call for remote participation

  • 4 p.m.— 7 p.m. Class of 1961 gathering at Lee Prout’s house

    • Joint activity with C’91

    • Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments

ways to give

Consider an outright gift (check, online), a stock gift, a gift from your IRA, or a multi-year pledge or planned gift. You can find more information on "Ways to Give" HERE or contact Sewanee's Director of Gift and Estate Planning, Allison Cardwell, at aacardwell@sewanee.edu or (931) 598 - 1751.

Deceased Classmates

You can view a regularly updated list of deceased alumni (by class) HERE.

CLASS Committee

Todd Breck
Dave Conner
David Elliott
Frisky Freyer
David Johnson
Lee Prout
Bob Rust
Barry Thompson
Tony Walch
Edwin Williamson
Dave Wilson