65th & 70th Reunions for the Class of 1959 and 1954

Homecoming and Reunion Weekend Banners on Reynolda Hall

Welcome Back!

The Classes of 1959 and 1954 will celebrate your 65th and 70th reunions September 13-15 and we can’t wait to see you back on campus!

Event Overview

The festivities begin at lunch on Friday!  You will gather at the Benson University Center for the Golden Deacs Luncheon. Look for tables marked for the 65th/70th Reunion, so you can sit with classmates. The afternoon offers multiple opportunities including Party So Dear which begins at 4:30 p.m. On Saturday, enjoy the Festival on the Quad and Campus Open House, the Alumni Tailgate and the WFU vs Ole Miss football game to name a few highlights. 

Game tickets are available directly through the ticket office by calling (336)758-3322 or online at godeacs.com . More exciting plans for the weekend are being finalized, so check back for updates. 

We hope you’ll make plans to join us for a memorable weekend!  Contact your friends, make your hotel reservations, and keep checking this website for more information as the weekend gets closer.  Looking forward to seeing you September 13-15!

Go Deacs!

Emily Cockerham (’90, P’24)
Director of Reunion Programs

For Hotel Reservations
DoubleTree

5790 University Parkway
(336) 767-9595 (Ask for Golden Deacs Block (Wake Forest))
Room Rate: $219
Book By: August 29

Reunion Events

Friday, September 13
Golden Deacs Event
11:00 a.m. – Welcome Center
11:45 a.m. – Buffet Lunch
Benson University Center, Room 401 – AT CAPACITY
The Class of 1959 is invited to attend the Golden Deac Luncheon on Friday at noon as we help to welcome the Class of 1974 into our ranks. Rogan Kersh ’86, Alumnus and former WFU Provost will share “What I Learned At Wake Forest.”
Attire: Black & Gold, Fun & Festive
Cost: $25

Menu:
House Salad
Shrimp and Grits
Herbed Chicken Breasts
Roasted Potatoes
Green Beans
Rolls with Butter
Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies
Lemon Bars
Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
Tea and Water

For Questions?
reunion@wfu.edu or call 800.752.8568

Class of 1959 Howler

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