Luncheon honors half-century of alumni excellence
During Belmont's inaugural Reunion Weekend, the Tower Society was delighted to welcome its newest members at a celebratory luncheon held June 28.
This distinguished group, comprising alumni who have celebrated 50 years or more since their graduation, inducted the class of 1974 in a heartwarming ceremony marking their golden anniversary. The event brought together generations of Belmont graduates to reconnect, share memories and celebrate the enduring impact of their alma mater on their lives and careers.
The photos below capture the joy, camaraderie and nostalgia of the event.
Gary Rice, class of 1968
“My time here, my professors and my mentors really shaped my adult life. Coming to Belmont was a God thing, and I just tried not to get in the way.”
Gwethalyn Huff, class of 1972
“I really liked my time at Belmont. It was a great learning experience — I learned about myself and I learned about how to connect with others.”
Carol Anne McGlothlin, class of 1974
“To me, Belmont meant opportunity. Before I came to Belmont, I had never in my life had so many opportunities — I tried to grab hold of all of them.”
Artherine (Reenie) Grimes Hoskins, class of 1973
“I have nothing but happy memories from Belmont.”
Steve Hall, class of 1971
“The advice I got from professors at Belmont has stuck with me my whole life.”
Larry and Linda Flanagan, class of 1965 and 1966, respectively
“Our life together started at Belmont.”
Dennis Shipp, class of 1965
“Belmont was really special to me — it was one of the few places I could go to be with other Christians.”
David Dorris, class of 1961
“Belmont brought me and my wife together and Belmont kept us together. We really had a wonderful time.”
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