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Class of 1969 Celebrates 50th Anniversary THROUGHOUT HOMECOMING, members of the Class of
for the first time to wear pants to class and the first black
1969 celebrated their 50th reunion and their induction
student organization, Brothers and Sister in Blackness,
into the Golden Circle. This special weekend gave class
was established.
members the opportunity to see the many parts of
At the Golden Circle Induction Ceremony, Gertrude Judd
campus that have changed since their graduation.
Upperman ‘69 spoke about these changes and struggles and
The Class of 1969 attended Guilford during a time of
how they shaped the class. “Through all of these conditions,
national upheaval and change, including the Civil Rights
we emerged as young adults understanding the Quaker
Movement and the Vietnam War. There were also many
values of community, diversity, equality, excellence,
changes on campus: College convocation was no longer
integrity, justice and stewardship and how these values
mandatory for all students, women students were allowed
would follow us and impact us in life,” said Gertrude.
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