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REUNION VOLUNTEER HANDBOOK

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Table of Contents Introduction 1 Alumni Relations Contact Information 2 Reunion Planning Timetable 3 Roles of Reunion Program Chair 5 Past Reunion Attendance 6 Class Specific Programming and Activities at Reunion 7 Reunion Mementos or Souvenirs 8 Draft Reunion Schedule 9 Housing Information 11 Child Care – Camp Lyons Pride 13 Parlor Receptions 14 Commencement 16 Roles and Responsibilities of Student Reunion Volunteers 17 Reunion Class Needs Survey 18 Class Colors, Flowers, Pan or Pegasus 20

Introduction

In May of each year, Wheaton College welcomes alumni back to campus to celebrate Commencement and Reunion. In addition to reuniting with classmates and friends, reunion provides a myriad of opportunities for networking, learning about college programs and priorities, and a chance to once again reminisce about your college years on campus. The class Reunion Chair, (Vice President), with the support of college staff, lead the planning efforts for the class and remainder of the Reunion committee. Most of the planning consists of outreach to the class; planning parlor receptions; additional programming if so desired; and class officer elections. This handbook is an important resource for class reunion volunteers to make the above tasks simple and fun. It outlines in detail the specifics of your reunion to be one to remember for years to come. The information contained in this handbook is current and is subject to change. For the latest updates, please refer to the Reunion webpage at https://wheatoncollege.edu/alumni/reunion or reach out to your staff contact. Thank you for volunteering for Wheaton College!

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Alumni Relations Contact Information

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., M - F Location: Mary Lyon Hall Phone: 508-286-8207 Reunion website: www.wheatoncollege.edu/alumni/reunion Reunion Frequently Asked Questions: www.wheatoncollege.edu/alumni/faqs Courtney Shurtleff Director, Alumni Relations Contact for reunion classes 40th, 45th, 50th (1969-1983) 508-286-3425 [email protected] Marco Barbone ’09 Senior Assistant Director of Affinity and Student Engagement Contact for reunion classes 2nd, 5th, 10th, 55th, 60th, 65th, and earlier (2009-2018; 1968 and earlier) 508-286-3382 [email protected] Patricia Turcotte Senior Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement Contact for reunion classes 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, 35th (1984-2008) 508-286-3426 [email protected] Wheaton Fund https://wheatoncollege.edu/giving/wheaton-fund/ 508-286-8226 [email protected]

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Reunion Planning Timetable

Prior to Reunion Late Spring to Summer Reunion Chair should begin reaching out to other class officers to

build a reunion committee. College sends a hard copy Save the Date. September A class specific e-save the date for reunion to be signed by

volunteers.

Invite Committee to attend Alumni Volunteer Conference (AVC) • At least one committee member should attend • Committee members will need to sign the Volunteer

Confidentiality Agreement https://wheatoncollege.edu/alumni/volunteer-information/volunteer-confidentiality-agreement/

Start to think of class needs for reunion, complete the Class Needs Survey that is included in this handbook.

November 1 – March 1 One reunion hard copy mailing can be mailed from Alumni Relations office • No other hardcopy mailings will go out after March 1

Decide your class election strategy before reunion weekend. Class officer elections should take place prior to or during Reunion weekend.

November – April 30 Volunteers are able to send emails through Alumni Relations via

their staff contact during this time providing: 1. They are to increase participants 2. Content sent to class staff contact at least 2-3 weeks in advance

of email going out 3. No more than 2 emails going out during this time frame

Reunion committee members can send out personal emails to classmates as much as they want No reunion emails will be sent out after April 30

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Final Weeks Leading Up to Reunion

March 1 Class Needs Survey reminder will be emailed to Reunion Chairperson. Due back to Alumni Relations by April 1.

March 1* Digital Reunion invitation emailed to all alumni in the reunion year.

March 1* Online registration begins. March 15* Hard copy of the invitation mailed to all alumni in a reunion year. April 1 Class Needs Survey deadline. April 15 – 29* Invitation reminder email to all alumni in the reunion year. Reach out to classmates and remind them the deadline to register and secure housing is May 3*. April 30 Payment for food order from Aramark Hospitality for Saturday Class

Reception is due. Final confirmation and payment for invited faculty/staff to attend

class dinner for Friday and/or Saturday are due. May 3* Registration closes May 13* Parlor assignments and class photo time slots will be made

available to class officers no earlier than the Monday prior to the reunion. Class organizers will also be sent class specific planning documents from your reunion staff contact.

June 15 Slate of new officers sent to Alumni Relations office. *Dates are approximate

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Roles of Reunion Program Chair

I. Recruit a reunion program committee in the months before AVC. Committee members will receive a copy of this handbook and will be invited to attend AVC, provided you share their names with your staff contact by August 31.

● Encourage ongoing communication with class officers. For most classes, the

Reunion Planning Committee is normally led by the Vice President who, in a reunion year, serves as the Reunion Program Chair (RPC).

● Make certain that all committee members understand their duties before they accept.

● It’s helpful to recruit at least some Boston/Providence-area classmates who may be

able to attend AVC or meet with the staff contact.

II. Attend AVC in October with class officers and committee members

● Begin planning: o Decide on committee assignments. o Review deadlines determined by the college.

● Map out tentative reunion program ideas. Bring

ideas, suggestions and questions to the AVC Reunion Workshop. Be creative! Think about what made Wheaton special for your class and include similar thoughts and ideas into reunion planning.

III. A copy of the Class Needs Survey is included in this

handbook. The survey must be completed and returned by April 1. A reminder with a copy of the Class Needs Survey will be mailed or emailed to the class Reunion Planning Committee on March 1.

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Past Reunion Attendance

The below information is helpful for determining your class participation from past reunions for planning purposes for this reunion.

2019

prediction 3 year

Average 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

2nd 35 2017 43 30 Classmates;

2016

34 Classmates:

2015

66 Classmates:

2014

38 Classmates;

2013

60 Classmates;

2012

85 Classmates;

2011

43 Classmates;

2010

46 Classmates;

2009 5th 50 2014 45 38

Classmates; 2013

48 Classmates:

2012

51 Classmates:

2011

55 Classmates;

2010

66 Classmates;

2009

55 Classmates;

2008

28 Classmates;

2007

27 Classmates;

2006 10th 50 2009 49 55

Classmates; 2008

41 Classmates:

2007

51 Classmates:

2006

39 Classmates;

2005

40 Classmates;

2004

20 Classmates;

2003

19 Classmates;

2002

57 Classmates;

2001 15th 12 2004 13 4

Classmates; 2003

5 Classmates:

2002

31 Classmates:

2001

18 Classmates;

2000

13 Classmates;

1999

12 Classmates;

1998

11 Classmates;

1997

20 Classmates;

1996 20th 14 1999 18 14

Classmates; 1998

14 Classmates:

1997

26 Classmates:

1996

30 Classmates;

1995

58 Classmates;

1994

62 Classmates;

1993

43 Classmates;

1992

38 Classmates;

1991 25th 40 1994 39 48

Classmates; 1993

29 Classmates:

1992

40 Classmates:

1991

33 Classmates;

1990

31 Classmates;

1989

40 Classmates;

1988

37 Classmates;

1987

58 Classmates;

1986 30th 27 1989 35 31

Classmates; 1988

16 Classmates:

1987

57 Classmates:

1986

33 Classmates;

1985

20 Classmates;

1984

37 Classmates;

1983

13 Classmates;

1982

46 Classmates;

1981 35th 24 1984 24 32

Classmates; 1983

6 Classmates:

1982

35 Classmates:

1981

11 Classmates;

1980

28 Classmates;

1979

30 Classmates;

1978

28 Classmates;

1977

15 Classmates;

1976 40th 27 1979 29 28

Classmates; 1978

31 Classmates:

1977

28 Classmates:

1976

23 Classmates;

1975

23 Classmates;

1974

13 Classmates;

1973

24 Classmates;

1972

28 Classmates;

1971 45th 16 1974 16 10

Classmates; 1973

19 Classmates:

1972

18 Classmates:

1971

24 Classmates;

1970

37 Classmates;

1969

27 Classmates;

1968

24 Classmates;

1967

27 Classmates;

1966 50th 60 1969 59 61

Classmates; 1968

55 Classmates:

1967

62 Classmates:

1966

72 Classmates;

1965

62 Classmates;

1964

62 Classmates;

1963

58 Classmates;

1962

59 Classmates;

1961 55th 16 1964 18 16

Classmates; 1963

22 Classmates:

1962

17 Classmates:

1961

35 Classmates;

1960

22 Classmates;

1959

17 Classmates;

1958

21 Classmates;

1957

24 Classmates;

1956 60th 17 1959 17 15

Classmates; 1958

16 Classmates:

1957

19 Classmates:

1956

11 Classmates;

1955

12 Classmates;

1954

15 Classmates;

1953

19 Classmates;

1952

8 Classmates;

1951 65th 3 1954 4 3

Classmates; 1953

6 Classmates:

1952

3 Classmates;

1951

6 Classmates;

1950

2 Classmates;

1949

9 Classmates;

1948

12 Classmates;

1947

10 Classmates;

1946 70th 1949 4 6

Classmates: 1947

7 Classmates:

1946

4 Classmates;

1945

2 Classmates;

1944

2 Classmates;

1943

75th 1944 1 Classmate; 1940

1 Classmate; 1938

391 413 385 total

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Class Specific Programming and Activities at Reunion The following is a short list of possible class programs. A tentative weekend schedule of available time slots for class programs is provided in this handbook. (This schedule is subject to change up to and including the week before Commencement Reunion.) Please note that class programming is not mandatory and due to campus programming spaces are limited and may not be available. Requests should be submitted by March 29 with your Class Needs Survey.

● Performance or presentation by a classmate(s) who are singers, authors, musicians,

dancers, actors, artists, photographers, etc. Who in your class might be interested in presenting or showcasing a talent or significant experience? Be sure to contact and ask them early!

● Pick a theme for the weekend or for your cocktail party, and plan around it. ● Invitations to Faculty or Staff to attend class dinners or programming is the responsibility of

the class. Your Alumni Relations staff contact can provide contact information in most cases.

● Interesting Lives, Interesting Times - Call upon classmates to share reflections on their own lives. The experiences are different for each class and/or decade: o balancing competing demands in their lives o sharing career experiences (service, environmental, performing or visual arts, athletics,

etc.) o interesting hobbies (horticulture, art, and architecture, antiques, crafts, community

service, gardening, etc.) o facing life crises o starting your own business o financial planning, planning for retirement, etc.

Please remember that Class Officers are normally elected during reunion weekend. It is helpful to have nomination ballots available. Your staff contact can help with this if necessary. After reunion weekend it is the responsibility of the Reunion Program Chair to communicate to the staff contact any newly elected officers. A list of Class Officer positions and responsibilities can be found on our website by going to https://wheatoncollege.edu/alumni/volunteer-information/classes/.

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Reunion Mementos or Souvenirs Many classes choose to purchase items such as a memento or souvenir for reunion. Items that generally work well as mementos include; coffee or travel mugs, wine classes, journals, water bottles and pashminas that can be ordered in class colors. Classes are responsible for selecting, ordering and paying vendors. Items may be shipped directly to Mary Lyon Hall. Items should be shipped at least two weeks prior to reunion. You may use your own preferred vendor as long as you reach out to your staff contact for artwork and branding approval prior to ordering any products. Our office can also provide you with a list of approved vendors.

Wheaton Brand Guidelines: https://wheatoncollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Wheaton_Brand_Guidelines_Final.pdf

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Draft Reunion Schedule The following timeline is provided for the sole purpose of identifying potential time blocks for class programs. This tentative schedule is provided for general planning purposes only. It is imperative that any class program ideas be shared early and that all planning includes ongoing communication between the Reunion Program Chair and the Office of Alumni Relations. The final weekend schedule is coordinated with several offices across campus, including Alumni Relations, Wheaton Fund, Student Life and the Office of the President and is always subject to change. Friday

● Check-in (10 a.m. - 8 p.m., after hours check-in will be at Public Safety) o Mary Lyon Hall (2 - 50 reunion classes) o Beard (55+ reunion classes)

● Lunch (12 - 1:30 p.m.) o Outside in the Dimple

● Campus Tour (1 p.m.) o Alumni College (2 - 3:30 p.m.)

● Afternoon Programing o Holcombe M. Austin Memorial Tree Walk (3:30 - 5 p.m.) o Posse Graduation (3:30 - 5 p.m.) o Class specific programming (3:30 – 6 p.m.) o Presidential Reception (5 - 6:15 p.m.)

● Young Alumni Block Party and dinner in the YMC Tent and Courtyard (6 - 10 p.m.) ● Dinner (6:30 - 8:30 p.m.)

o Location to be assigned ● Commencement Reunion Concert (8 - 9 p.m.)

o Cole Memorial Chapel ● Evening activities start around 9 p.m.

o Evening activities in Balfour Hood (9 - 11 p.m.) Saturday

● Check-in (8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., after hours check-in will be at Public Safety) o Mary Lyon Hall (2 - 50 reunion classes) o Beard (55+ reunion classes)

● Breakfast (7:30 - 9:30 a.m.) o Location to be assigned

● Commencement (10 a.m.) o Dimple, reunion classes lineup starting at 9:15 a.m.

● Lunch (12:15 - 1:30 p.m.) o Chase Dining Hall

● State of the College and Annual Meeting of Alumni (2 - 3 p.m.) o Cole Memorial Chapel o Memorial for alumni who have passed o Alumni awards

● Afternoon activities (3 - 6 p.m.) o Class photo, Front of Library: Rain location Balfour-Hood Atrium Stairs

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o Social Hour, Chapel Field: Rain location Lyons Lounge o Family activities, Chapel Field: Rain location Balfour-Hood Campus Center o Class specific Memoriam at the tree

● Class Reception (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.) o In Parlors

● Dinner (6:30 - 8:30 p.m.) o Location to be assigned

● All Classes Dance (8 - 10 p.m.) o Emerson Dining Hall o Luminaria on the Dimple

● Family friendly activities, Movie on Meadows Basketball Court, o Bonfire, S’mores (8:30 - 10 p.m.) cancelled if rain

Sunday

● Breakfast (7:30 - 9 a.m.) ● Cole Memorial Chapel open for personal reflections (8 - 10 a.m.) ● Jazz Brunch (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.)

o Chase Dining hall ● Check out of Residential Halls (12 - 1 p.m.)

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Housing Information Returning alumni and guests have the option of staying in the residential halls as part of our weekend package or may choose to stay in one of the local hotels. Classmates interested in being near or rooming with specific classmates are encouraged to register early and indicate a preferred roommate on their registration form. If one is not listed, a classmate could be assigned. Residence Halls Used Upper Campus:

Beard - assigned to reunion classes post 50th Chapin and Larcom - historically assigned to reunion classes 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th (assignments based on the number of attendees)

Lower Campus:

Clark, McIntire, Young - assigned to reunion classes 2nd, 5th, 10th Meadows East, West, North - first and second floors assigned to 50th class or those with mobility needs. Floors above will be filled with other classes as appropriate (15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th)

All rooms are equipped with: ● Extra-long twin size beds ● Most rooms have shared co-ed bathrooms located in each hallway ● Sheets, blanket, pillows, towels, and a bar of soap will be provided ● Classmates are encouraged to bring any “extra comforts” from home including;

○ Reading lamps ○ Fans ○ Foam pads for bed ○ Alarm clocks ○ Robes and slippers ○ Flip flops for the showers ○ Extra blanket ○ Extra Towels

Standard Room

All residential halls are non-smoking. Actual room assignments will not be available until alumni arrive on campus.

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Classmates who prefer to stay in local hotels are advised to make their own arrangements well in advance. A block of rooms have been reserved at: Courtyard Boston Foxborough/Mansfield for $163 USD per night 5 Foxborough Boulevard, Foxborough, MA 02035 (508) 543-5222 This discounted rate is available until April 26, 2019, or until full Book your group rate for Wheaton College

Additional hotels listed below and on our website: https://wheatoncollege.edu/alumni/reunion/faqs/#housing

Holiday Inn Mansfield-Foxboro Area (10 miles from campus) 31 Hampshire Street, Mansfield, MA 02048 (508) 339-2200

Comfort Inn (9 miles from campus) 4 Fisher Street, Foxborough, MA 02035(508) 543-1000

Holiday Inn Taunton-Foxboro Area (5 miles from campus) 700 Myles Standish Blvd, Taunton, MA 02780 (508) 823-0430

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Child Care – Camp Lyons Pride Alumni Relations is excited to announce our new partnership with the Attleboro YMCA! There will be more information to follow after the Alumni Volunteer Conference in October.

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Class Receptions

The following equipment can be provided for your Class Receptions and should be listed on your Reunion Class Needs Survey: ● CD players ● Easels and easel pads ● Markers ● Tables and folding chairs ● Paper tablecloths

Alumni Relations will provide the following items for your Class Reception and will be delivered on Friday morning to your parlors: ● 100 Cups ● Corkscrew ● 100 napkins Classes are responsible to bring: ● Blenders ● Coffee-makers ● Coolers (no refrigerators or stoves will be available) ● Other supplies & utensils

Standard Parlor - Lower Campus Standard Parlor - Upper Campus On-Campus Food Options Aramark Hospitality can provide food and set-up for your Saturday Class Reception. Below are some example options. Each option serves 25 people, and includes plates, napkins and serving utensils. (Prices will be set in 2019 prior to the ordering deadline.) • Cheese and Cracker tray with Fruit Garnish

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• Tortilla Chips with Salsa, Sour Cream and Guacamole • Mediterranean Tray with Pita Chips, Hummus, Tabouli, Feta Cheese and Olives Food options require payment and a minimum guest count of 25 by April 29.

Class Receptions are on Saturday before dinner. They are traditionally held in your parlors. Parlor assignments and class photo time slots will be made available to class officers no earlier than the Monday prior to reunion. Off-Campus Food Options Note: Food pickup or delivery is up to the class to arrange. Name Address Phone Distance from Campus BJ’s Wholesale Club

2085 Bay Street Taunton, MA 02780

508-823-6481 5 miles

Roche Bros. 175 Mansfield Ave Norton, MA 02766

508-285-3600 2 miles

Stop & Shop 377 Chauncy Street Mansfield, MA 02048

508-337-9450 7.5 miles

Shaw’s 390 West Street Mansfield, MA 02048

508-339-3987 8 miles

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Commencement The Commencement exercises officially begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday of Reunion Weekend. All members of the reunion classes are invited to march behind their class banners in the Commencement Procession. Alumni begin lining up in front of Stanton Hall at 9:15 a.m. Alumni process through the ranks of the graduating seniors and sit in the alumni seating section.

In the event of rain, the full procession will be cancelled and 1or 2 class representatives will be asked to carry the class banner in the procession through the Haas Field House. All others are invited to attend Commencement and sit in the general seating area of the Field House.

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Roles and Responsibilities of Student Reunion Volunteers (SRVs)

Student Reunion Volunteers (SRVs) are current students who provide assistance throughout the weekend. Classes are assigned SRVs based on program and logistical needs made known prior to the weekend by completing the Class Needs Survey. Below are some do’s and don’ts for the SRVs to assist your class and ensure a trouble-free, enjoyable weekend. The Dos:

● Drive golf carts on campus ● Run on-campus errands, make copies, signs ● Decorate parlors ● Set up tables ● Bring scheduled ice deliveries to Parlors ● Pick up and return banners to Parlors from Commencement ● Answer questions and share stories about the college today

The Don’ts:

● Drive golf carts across to parking lots on Rte. 123 ● Run off-campus errands (i.e. pickup food or liquor) ● Cannot provide childcare ● Cannot serve, transport or distribute any alcohol or food

whatsoever

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Reunion Class Needs Survey Reunion 2019

Please complete and return to staff contact (by email or snail mail)

no later than Friday, March 29 (You will be sent a reminder either electronically or a hard copy by March 1)

Name of person completing form (only submit one per class): _____________________________________________ Class Year: _________ Order Preference of Residence Halls for Class Housing - Please select your preference for housing, starting with your most preferred from the list provided in the housing information section of the reunion handbook. Important Notice: Due to the increasing size of each graduating class and where Residential Life has placed them, we are unable to guarantee that you will get any of your preferences for reunion housing. Seniors and athletes remain in their residence throughout the weekend. We also must consider the need for handicapped accessibility, which will have an impact on the placement of classes in certain residence halls. 1. ______________________________________________ 2. ______________________________________________ 3. ______________________________________________ Equipment Needs for Parlor: (CD players, easels, easel pads, markers, tables, folding chairs, paper tablecloths, etc.) Note: Classes are responsible for blenders, coffee-makers, coolers, utensils & other supplies. Alumni Relations will provide you with 100 cups, a corkscrew, and 100 napkins. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Aramark Hospitality Set-Up for Saturday Class Reception: Each option serves 25 people, and includes plates, napkins, and serving utensils. Please check off which option your class would like. (Prices will be set in 2019 prior to ordering deadline.) • Cheese and Cracker tray with Fruit Garnish • Tortilla Chips with Salsa, Sour Cream and Guacamole • Mediterranean Tray with Pita Chips, Hummus, Tabouli, Feta Cheese and Olives Each option requires payment and a minimum guest count of 25 by Monday, April 29.

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Class photos will be assigned in mid-May. Each class will be provided with a 15-minute time slot on Saturday, between 2:45 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Faculty or Guests who will attend Friday and/or Saturday Dinner: You are welcome to invite new or former faculty/staff to attend your dinner. You are responsible for contacting them and paying for their dinner. Counts and payment are due to Alumni Relations by Monday, April 29. Your Alumni Relations staff contact will help provide contact information in most cases. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Are there any special needs related to your class or to a classmate that we should be aware of at this time, in order to plan ahead? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ What is your class election strategy? Do you need a ballot printed? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Each class will have the ability to host an individualized Class Memoriam at a time that is convenient for your class on either Saturday or Sunday. Alumni Relations will provide a potted plant for your class to place at your class tree if you so choose.

Yes No

Please write any questions, concerns, or special activities that you would like to discuss prior to Reunion and indicate how best and when to reach you. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

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Class Colors, Flowers, Pan or Pegasus

Pan for odd class years; Pegasus for even class years

Class Year Color Flower 1944 Green White Rose 1945 Purple Violet 1946 Red Red Rose 1947 Yellow Yellow Rose 1948 Green White Rose 1949 Purple Violet 1950 Red Red Rose 1951 Yellow Yellow Rose 1952 Green White Rose 1953 Purple Violet 1954 Red Red Rose 1955 Yellow Yellow Rose 1956 Green White Rose 1957 Purple Violet 1958 Red Red Rose 1959 Yellow Yellow Rose 1960 Green White Rose 1961 Purple Violet 1962 Red Red Rose 1963 Yellow Yellow Rose 1964 Green White Rose 1965 Purple Violet 1966 Red Red Rose 1967 Yellow Yellow Rose 1968 Green White Rose 1969 Blue Violet 1970 Red Red Rose 1971 Yellow Yellow Rose 1972 Green White Rose 1973 Blue Violet 1974 Red Red Rose 1975 Yellow Yellow Rose 1976 Green White Rose 1977 Blue Violet 1978 Red Red Rose 1979 Yellow Yellow Rose 1980 Green White Rose 1981 blue Violet 1982 Red Red Rose 1983 Yellow Yellow Rose 1984 Green White Rose

1985 Blue Violet 1986 Red Red Rose 1987 Yellow Yellow Rose 1988 Green White Rose 1989 Blue Violet 1990 Red Red Rose 1991 Yellow Yellow Rose 1992 Green White Rose 1993 Blue Violet 1994 Red Red Rose 1995 Yellow Yellow Rose 1996 Green White Rose 1997 Blue Violet 1998 Red Red Rose 1999 Yellow Yellow Rose 2000 Green White Rose 2001 Blue Violet 2002 Red Red Rose 2003 Yellow Yellow Rose 2004 Green White Rose 2005 Blue Violet 2006 Red Red Rose 2007 Yellow Yellow Rose 2008 Green White Rose 2009 Blue Violet 2010 Red Red Rose 2011 Yellow Yellow Rose 2012 Green White Rose 2013 Blue Violet 2014 Red Red Rose 2015 Yellow Yellow Rose 2016 Green White Rose 2017 Blue Violet 2018 Red Red Rose