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‘Program of Merrymaking'

Alumni Parade at Reunion 2015

By Bates College

June 27^th, 2015

June 13, 2015

Inaugurated in 1914 as a “program of merrymaking” featuring a “historico-humorous parade of classes,” the annual Alumni Parade at Reunion continues to thrive and jive in 2015.

Pawsatively Amazing!

Congratulations and Reunion go hand in paw. Let’s give a big shout-out to this year’s Reunion alumni, who raised a total $6.3 million in gifts and pledges for Bates!

Dressing for the occasion

The ladies and gentlemen of the Class of 1960 looked dapper in their blue blazers and garnet scarves.

Things are Looking Up

The 25th Reunion Class of 1990 and the Bobcat proved to be a tall order.

With Open arms

Hugs and smiles go together during the Alumni Parade at Reunion.

Turning Cart Wheels

Whether riding or walking, everyone had fun enjoying the scenery as the Alumni Parade went from the Historic Quad, around Hathorn Hall, and arrived on Alumni Walk.

'Haven't changed a bit'

President Clayton Spencer got a big cheer by crowning the Class of 1965 with a “Haven’t Changed a Bit” Award.

Hitting new heights

On Alumni Walk, the classes passed by the reviewing stand, where they were greeted by Dean of the Faculty Matt Auer, Dean of Students Josh McIntosh, President Spencer, and Alumni Association President Mike Lieber ’92.

cooler Heads Prevailed

Overnight rain gave way to a bright and crisp Saturday, so the Class of 1990’s theme was prescient and, well, groovy.

LEi Ladies LEi

The Class of 1975 has all the right moves.

Kid Friendly

The young parader-goers found their stride on Alumni Walk. Getting a lift was OK, too.

To BoldLY Go

Younger alumni, known as “BOLD” (Bobcats of the Last Decade) turned out in force. The Class of 2010 set an attendance record with 213 members returning, the most classmates of any class at any Reunion in history.