Stetson Cupola 1993-21-4

Summer 1993 Special Reunion Issue Volume XX No. 4 ! Reuiliion Experiej Say <r Te will definitely be back for our next Reunion" By Joe andxMaggie Hoffman Saturley, Class of 198 Joe and Maggie i^f"1^} <nfe both graduates from the class of 1983 afoJ989 (master's degrees). They and their childrenAttended Reunion Weekend and have th\firsthand account of their experiences. V. isiting registration and class headquarters was a blast from the past. Sitting around looking through the old yeatbooks brought back lots of memories and helped us remember the faces of the people who were coming back. The all Alumni Barbecue gave us a chance to visit with the people we remembered and get to know those that we didn't. We even recognized someone we knew from out of town but didn't realize he was a Stetson graduate. Even the food was good! The class party was a chance to kick back and relax with classmates. A few more people ttickled in that we knew who were just arriving in town. Everything was great until the kariokc time started. Breakfast was reminiscent of the old days...arrive late and get a B.O.B. (breakfast on a bun) which I believe was an invention of our graduating class. Although the place looked different, the food still tasted the same. We expected the class meeting to be quite a drag...We even got roped into shating the secretary position for the next five years. The meeting started slowly and built to a large crescendo when we were informed that we were expected to present a skit to the rest of the alumni...no one had told us...and it was too late to back out. We were saved in the end by a guest of Cathy Cline who wasn't even a Stetson grad...he helped us create origami swans that we used to symbolize our fellow classmates who had the wisdom to skip this part of the reunion. But convocation was probably the best event of the whole weekend...seeing the imaginations of the different classes. Our class dinner at the country club was exceptional. The food was good, the setting peaceful and relaxing, and the companionship above reproach. It was great fun. The gag prizes were the highlight, with Maggie and I winning prizes for the longest-married couple and having the oldest child. This would not be so amusing if so many people hadn't Qood food and friends (and most times, good weather) make the Reunion Weekend picnic a popular event and something for the entire family. The Saturley's enjoyed the event with their children, Megan and Justin, and Maggie's mother. They u/ere joined by Tony Clark, '83, and his wife, Laurie. (All photos courtesy of House of Hatton Photography.) predicted that we wouldn't make it past a year (we graduated and got married the same afternoon). The dance was a little toughet for us to get excited about. Not many people from our class were dancers and the music was a little out of our age range to begin with. But as the evening progressed and we got mote courage we brought out the "oldies but goodies" and danced the night away. The dance was so popular that for next year they'll have to find a bigget dance floor. The chapel service was a little eatly, but we made it. It was an excellent way to wrap up the weekend. The message was inspirational and prepared us to go back to our own separate realities. The weekend helped us to bettet appreciate and undetstand the tradition of which we are an integral part. Thanks to all who attended and helped. We had a great time and we'll definitely be back for the next reunion in five years. Dates to Remember Feb. 25 - 27 Homecoming '94 For All Classes! Reunion Weekend '94 April 22 For Classes '44, '49, '54, '59, '64, '69, '74, '79, '84, '89 24 '93 and '94 Reunion Classes: This Cupola''s for you! Illl To each of you who celebrated Reunion in 1993, congratulations! To each of you who will be celebrating Reunion in 1994, you have a wonderful experience ahead of you! We hope you enjoy your copy of the Reunion Weekend special edition of the Cupola. The following pages are filled with memories from Reunion 1993. If you were in the classes '43, '48, '53, '58, '63, '68, '73, '78, '83, or '88, you might recognize some of the weekend's highlights. Members of the classes of '44, '49, '54, '59, •64, '69, '74, '79, '84, and *89 will be celebrating Reunion in April 1994. As you can see, Reunion Weekend will be a special opportunity for you to relive your Stetson experience. We hope those of you who just celebrated Reunion had a wonderful time, and we look forward to welcoming the Reunion "94 classes back to campus. Rod Hansen, 72 Alumni Association President