WELCOME

We’re thrilled to welcome the Class of 1975 back to campus for your 50-Year Reunion Celebration during Homecoming Weekend, October 18, 2025. This milestone event is a time to reconnect with classmates, reminisce about your Hanover days, and create new memories together. From special gatherings to the 50-Year Endowed Scholarship Fund, this weekend is all about honoring the legacy of your Class and celebrating your incredible journey. Stay tuned for event details, and prepare for a weekend filled with Panther pride, laughter, and nostalgia. We can’t wait to see you there! 🐾

REUNION COMMITTEE

Kendal Hegamaster Gladish, Jim FadelyJohn Bailey, Deanne Currie Bailey, and Fred Henderson will help bring the 50-Year Reunion to life! Committee members play a key role in:

Connecting with classmates – Reaching out to encourage attendance and participation.
Planning special moments – Helping shape the weekend’s events, from reminiscing to celebrating.
Sharing updates – Spreading the word through calls, emails, and social media.
Honoring your class legacy – Encouraging participation in the Class giving initiative below.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Class-Specific Gatherings
Reunite and reminisce with your classmates throughout the weekend! Join us Friday night at the Shoebox for a casual gathering to kick off the celebration. Then, enjoy a special Reunion Dinner on the Campus Center Patio at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday—a perfect setting to reconnect and celebrate your Hanover memories. Visit the Homecoming Schedule for complete details of all Homecoming events and class gatherings

Registration will open in July, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

50-YEAR REUNION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP 

Every year, the 50-year reunion class has chosen to support the 50-Year Reunion Endowed Scholarship Fund, leaving a meaningful impact during their milestone celebration. This scholarship provides financial aid to deserving Hanover College students with demonstrated financial need, with preference given to second-year students. It also recognizes and rewards students who consistently grow academically by maintaining and improving their GPA at Hanover. The fund continues to grow as future alumni classes are encouraged to contribute, especially during their 50th reunions, ensuring its legacy for future generations. Thank you for helping us honor the past while supporting the future! 🐾

Join your classmates in supporting the 50-Year Reunion Endowed Scholarship!
Your contribution—no matter the amount—makes a difference and helps create opportunities for future generations of Hanover College students. The reunion committee would love to see 100% participation from the Class of 1975, so please consider making a gift that’s meaningful to you. Donate now: https://our.hanover.edu/ways-to-give/50-year-reunion.

Donate Now

STAY CONNECTED: Join Alumni Social Media Accounts
NEED TO KNOW
  • Places to Stay: https://our.hanover.edu/hotel-information (book early! Madison is a tourist destination in October)
  • Weather Information:  Dress appropriately and check the AccuWeather Link to help you prepare!
  • Panther Shuttle Service: Six-person golf carts will be available to assist those in need from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pick-up and drop-off locations are at the Four Corners (Campus Clock) and in the Tailgate Lot (near the wooden bridge to Hanoverfest).
  • Special Assistance & Campus Safety: For further assistance, please call Campus Safety at 812-866-7999 (7999 if you call from a campus emergency phone).
  • Update your Alumni Profile
    This will ensure you receive updates about your Class and the College.
    • Go to the alum portal to log in or register as a new user (alumni-only)
    • Update your contact info and unlock exclusive benefits by accessing your Alumni Profile through the Portal. Staying connected is also more accessible than ever. 
    • Access the Online Alumni Directory
 

Here to help!

Christy Hughes
Director
Alumni Relations
hughes@hanover.edu

Cassey Higdon Youngblood '17
Assistant Director
Constituency Engagement and Annual Giving
youngblood@hanover.edu

 

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