Class of 1976 50th Reunion

Dear CMC Class of 1976,
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 4 to June 7, 2026! You won’t want to miss it. Whether you regularly find yourself on campus or you haven’t set foot on campus since 1976, 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 Celebratory 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 Celebratory 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 1976 50th Reunion Committee In Formation
Brandy Birtcher [email protected]
Kerry Fanwick [email protected]
Tom Kolepp [email protected]
Mark Lauria [email protected]
John Pritzlaff [email protected]
Ray Rotolo [email protected]
Mike Sutton [email protected]
Charley Tuggle [email protected]
50th Reunion Celebratory Journal
Every year, in recognition of the 50th class reunion, the College produces a special 50th Reunion Celebratory Journal. This one-of-a-kind journal will be a compilation of favorite Class of 1976 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.
To complete your Journal Entry:
- Click on the link below.
- When you are satisfied with the content, hit the "Submit" button and you are done.
In the coming months, you will receive friendly reminders to complete your entry. The deadline for submissions is December 31, 2025.
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Class Gift
Over the past several years, each 50th reunion class has worked together to mark this milestone with an impact on the College. This year, it’s our turn.
Our class’s commitment to CMC will be celebrated on Friday, June 5th. Please join us in making this celebration outstanding!
Golden Medallion
Our class will be awarded the highly sought-after golden medallion during a special celebration on Saturday, June 6th.
This is an event you definitely won’t want to miss!

In Memoriam
In memory of our classmates who have passed, the 50th Reunion Celebratory Journal will feature an obituaries and remembrances section, so we want the most accurate listing possible.
Francisco Alvarez
Renny Berger
Mike Brown
Jon Burk
Conrad Creasey
Cole Danehower
Dan Filie
Brian Furman
Gary Hoffman
James Homen
Ted Jackson
Kurt Jenkins
Baj Johnson
John Kunkle
Erik Linnes
Steven Marquardt
Glenn Martin
Edward Mesa
Kasem Mongkolkosol
Dwight Morrison
Kenneth Moton
Bob Muirhead
Tom Neff
Patrick O'Shaughnessy
Tom Petty
Howard Peyton
Robert Pope
Brian Ribbey
Bart Tabor
Jonathan Welles
Kevin Witt
Peter Yee
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.
Neil Allen
Douglas Battie
Rich Beutel
John Blomberg
Josh Bradbury
Carlos Celis
Si Chang
Jose Chavez
Henry Chin
Wyn Clifford
Robert Clinton
T.C. Condon
Robert Dean
Barry Finch
Jeffrey Fredrickson
John Goodwin
Thomas Hazen
Mark Hirabayshi
Larry Johnson
Joon Kim
Greg Klipfel
David Lam
Andrew Lazar
Scott McMullin
Robert Mennis
Richard Olcott
Brian Pollack
James Putnam
Mark Soza
Andrew Stern
Steve Stidham
Christopher True
Phillip Trujillo
Imtiaz Waris
David Allison
Hank Christman
Richard Drake
Gordon Goodman
John Jay
Brian Katz
Yoel Kende
Jon Lehman
Jamie Opatrny
Jon Whitford
Jim Wind
John Wood
William Woodward
Robert Goetsch
Charles Jameson
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 1976
Fun Facts

- World Population: 4.144 billion
- U.S. Population: 218 million
- Average Household Income: $12,690
- Average Cost of a House: $48,000
- Minimum Wage: $2.30 per hour
- Movie ticket: $2.13
- Postage Stamp: $0.13
In the News
- The U.S. celebrated its 200th anniversary.
- Apple Computer, Inc was founded by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak.
- The first 5.25-inch floppy disk was invented.
- NASA unveiled the first shuttle, the Enterprise.
- One of the deadliest earthquakes of the 20th century struck Tangshan, China.
Entertainment

- Barbara Walters became the first female anchor of a network evening news program.
- The classic film Rocky, starring and written by Sylvester Stallone, was released and went on to win the Academy Award for Best Picture.
- At the Summer Olympics in Montreal, Romanian gymnast Nadia Comăneci received the first perfect score of 10 in Olympic history.
- Record of the Year: This Masquerade by George Benson.
Sports Championships
- Super Bowl: Pittsburgh Steelers
- World Series: Cincinnati Reds
- NBA Championship: Boston Celtics
- Stanley Cup: Montreal Canadiens