Class of 1977 50th Reunion

Class of 1977 50th Reunion

Alumni walking beside the Massoud.

Dear CMC Class of 1977,

Hard to believe we’re in the countdown to our 50th reunion from CMC. How could 50 years have gone by so quickly? Seems like only yesterday we were chowing down at Collins Hall, getting mail at Story House and taking classes in the newly constructed Bauer Hall.

Now it is time to plan to attend our 50th reunion. Get those dates on your calendar: June 3 to June 6, 2027! You won’t want to miss it. Whether you regularly find yourself on campus or you haven’t set foot on campus since 1977, this is one post-graduation event you won't want to miss!

We’ll have ample opportunities to see old friends and reconnect during the course of the weekend. We’ll be able to explore the campus today, which looks vastly different from the campus we knew as students. We’ll be able to hear from current professors, administrators, and members of other classes.

Besides attending the reunion, we are asking you to respond to a few questions that will be compiled in a 50th Reunion Journal. We are the authors. We want to hear from as many people as possible in our class. This is an opportunity to share with our classmates what we’ve accomplished over the past 50 years and to reflect on CMC’s role in our lives. No reason to wait. Let's get started on it right away! 

Additionally, we are seeking photos from our time at CMC and recent photos to include in the Reunion Journal. Please submit at least one recent photo of yourself.

If you want to join us in planning our 50th Reunion weekend activities, please let us know. We’re happy to extend an invitation to any classmate who would like to assist.

Looking forward to seeing you all next June!

Class of 1977 50th Reunion Committee

Allan Golad [email protected] 

Tom Handley [email protected] 

James Howard [email protected] 

50th Reunion Journal

Every year, in recognition of the 50th class reunion, the College produces a special 50th Reunion Journal. This one-of-a-kind journal will be a compilation of favorite Class of 1977 lore along with updates on what everyone has been doing for the past fifty years. The journal’s information comes from entries submitted by classmates. We are hoping for strong class participation in this journal, even if you cannot attend the reunion in person.

Reunion Journal


CMC Alumni gathered together at the 40th reunion of the 1976 class.

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Golden Medallion

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Golden Medallion celebration.

In Memoriam

In memory of our classmates who have passed, the 50th Reunion Journal will feature an obituaries and remembrances section, so we want the most accurate listing possible.

Richard A. Alston
Jose R. Alvarez
Wardell L. Armstrong
William W. Bancroft
Gus M. Bauer
Michael C. Bayly
Michael J. Benthale
William S. Broeksmit
Robert A. Butler
Gordon R. Charles
Mark Donald
William L. Feinstein
Michael L. Grossman
Mack J. Harden
Ronald R. Hostetler
Luther H. Kroninger
Robert J. Linkenheil
Nathaniel E. Lord
Nicholas D. LoRusso
Mark C. Macres
Christopher W. McCarthy
Michael McGehee
David McTarnahan
Kent C. Molyneaux
Luis P. Mora
William D. Morrow
Richard W. Noah
Michael P. Nunke
Mark A. Orloff
Edward J. Phee
Robert H. Rix
Robert M. Rosenberg
Sven C. Rudkin
Richard J. Salonick
Patrick J. Stocking
David J. Strickland
Phillip J. Sweatman
Dennis J. Templeton
Kevin D. White
Stephen W. Wilde
Gary T. Williams
Robert K. Yih

Lost Classmates

Over the nearly 50 years since we bid farewell to CMC, the College has unfortunately lost touch with some of us. Below is a list of our classmates for whom the College is missing contact information. 

Browning E. Allen
Scott Ashton-Blair
Mark W. Distaso
Jeffery A. Harris
Juan M. Juarez
Mark L. Krueger
Angus M. MacFarlane
Thomas R. Marks
Patterson Michael
Bret R. Paris
Lionel Peters
Bruce D. Wilkinson
Dudley A. Williams
Steven M. Wyman

Please help us by reporting any additional deceased classmates or for whom the College is missing contact information, to the Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement at [email protected] or 909-621-8097.

It Happened in 1977

Fun Facts

1977 Apple Logo, Jimmy Carter and Omar Torrijos sign the Panama Canal Treaty, Studio 54 logo, Great Bakersfield Dust Storm

 

  • World Population: 4.217 billion
  • U.S. Population: 220 million
  • Average Household Income: $13,570
  • Average Cost of a House: $48,000
  • Minimum Wage: $2.30 per hour
  • Movie ticket: $2.23
  • Postage Stamp: $0.13

In the News

  • Apple Computer, Inc was officially incorporated by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak.
  • Studio 54 opened in midtown Manhattan. 
  • President Carter and Panama's General Omar Torrijos signed the Panama Canal Treaty.
  • The Great Bakersfield Dust Storm ravaged the southern San Joaquin Valley in California, resulting in three deaths and over $40 million in damages.

Entertainment

Hotel California album cover, Star Wars movie poster, Saturday Night fever poster, Raiders winning the 1977 Super Bowl, The Montreal Canadiens winning the 1977 Stanley Cup

 

  • Record of the Year: Hotel California by The Eagles 
  • Saturday Night Fever sparks the disco inferno and the popularity of movie soundtracks
  • Highest-grossing movie: Star Wars
  • Charlie Chaplin dies at 88 years old 

Sports Championships

  • Super Bowl: Oakland Raiders
  • World Series: New York Yankees 
  • NBA Championship: Portland Trail Blazers
  • Stanley Cup: Montreal Canadiens