HOMECOMING YEARBOOK
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME MESSAGE
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CLASS OF 2020
CLASS OF 2020
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CLASS OF 1970
CLASS OF 1975
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CLASS OF 1980
CLASS OF 1985
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CLASS OF 1990
CLASS OF 1995
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CLASS OF 2000
CLASS OF 2005
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CLASS OF 2010
CLASS OF 2015
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DUHAWK FAMILY
DUHAWK FAMILY
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DUHAWK FAMILY
DUHAWK FAMILY
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SOCIAL MEDIA
SOCIAL MEDIA
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT As we approach the half way point of the fiscal year, I am proud of our alumni and friend response to the College’s efforts, especially in the midst of the pandemic. We are at an “all-time” high in national recognition and our fundraising and recruitment outcomes far surpass those of a year ago. This is important as the nationwide demographic projections and economic forecasts are dire. Even as we experienced a virtual Homecoming, the engagement was high. There is a reason why Loras continues to be designated as of ‘the 200 America’s Most Loved Colleges & Universities’ by Forbes Magazine.
PRESIDENT JAMES E. COLLINS (’84)
THE ALUMNI OFFICE Homecoming is always a special time of year when alumni, family and friends gather together showing their pride for the College we all love so dearly. While Duhawks celebrated Homecoming at Home this year, it didn’t stop them from connecting with classmates, participating in panels, touring campus and praying together virtually. Thousands of alumni joined us via social media and shared selfie’s, family photos and even a few throwback memories from their days on campus. Homecoming at Home united us all and clearly demonstrated that we are #LorasTogether. Thanks to all of our Duhawks who celebrated with us and we hope you enjoy seeing all the purple and gold in this Digital Homecoming Yearbook. We can’t want to see you all next year on October 1, 2 & 3, 2021.
BOBBI EARLES (’88)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI AND COMMUNICATIONS
BRIE (PUMILIA) BURNETT (’15)
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS
WENDY EINSWEILER
ADVANCEMENT COORDINATOR
CONGRATULATIONS
CLASS OF 2020
CLASS OF 1970 David (‘70) & Sandy Spohn
We love the Class of 1970!
Fr. John Ludwig (’70), Fr. David Polich (’72), Fr. Steve Orr (’70), Msgr. Lawrence
Fr. John Ludwig
1970’s Football Grads Submitted by Andy Anello
Bill Schrier
Paul Petesch
DID YOU KNOW?
The average price for a gallon of gas was 36 cents in 1970. Americans paid an average of $3,900 for a new car.
Harvey Schmitt
Ray Noonan
50 Year Reunion Zoom
CLASS OF 1975 Mike Noonan
Hail Loras Varsity!
Homecoming traditions continue!
Go Purple!
Go Gold!
45 Year Reunion Zoom
Ken (’75) & Lauren Timmer
The Top Song of 1975 was Love Will Keep Us Together by The Captain and Tennille. Monday Night Football and the soap All My Children both premiered on ABC. The mood ring was created in 1975.
CLASS OF 1980 JoAnne Bonavia
Loras friends forever!
Mary Matelich
Dr. Doug Atkins
Barb Clasen
Class of 1980 Duhawks!
40 Year Reunion Zoom
DID YOU KNOW?
The Miracle On Ice: 1980 Winter Olympics the US hockey team amazed the world beating Soviet Union. Price of a loaf of bread in 1980: 50 cents.
CLASS OF 1985 Remember when?
Here come the Duhawks!
35 Year Reunion Zoom
Phillip Nemmers
In 1985, Microsoft Windows 1.0 was released. In 1980, Back in Black, one of the Top 10 best-selling albums of all-time, was released by AC/DC. Tommy Hilfiger started selling his own menswear clothing line in 1985.
CLASS OF 1990 Duhawk memories from the 90’s!
30 Year Reunion Zoom
Andrew Sargent
Ronald Wheeler
We love Loras!
DID YOU KNOW? The top movie of 1990 was Home Alone Minimum Wage in 1990: $3.80 per hour
CLASS OF 1995 Memories and reunions past!
25 Year Reunion Zoom
Michael Kucharski
Jill Baer (‘95) and Friends
Duhawks make the best friends!
Jim Sigman
Lisa Busta
Staci (’95), Ayden & Joe Hahn
Forrest Gump won the best film oscar in 1995. In 1990, Solitaire was created to help users strengthen their clicking and dragging skills. Blue M&Ms didn’t exist until 1995 until they replaced the tan shade of M&M.
CLASS OF 2000 Lifelong Loras friends!
20 Year Reunion Zoom
Jennie Johnson
Jared Seliger and Family
Molly McLaughlin
Always a win with Duhawks!
Julie Schmidt
DID YOU KNOW?
In 2000, a Samsung MP3 player cost $399.00 The Movies to Watch: Cast Away, Remember the Titans, The Emperor’s New Groove and The Perfect Storm.
CLASS OF 2005 We love Loras College!
15 Year Reunion Zoom
Theresa Butler and Family
Celebrate good times!
Jina Quade
In 2005, YouTube was founded. Price of a gallon of gas in 2005: $2.34 The Top Song of 2005 was We Belong Together by Mariah Carey
Matt Jones
CLASS OF 2010 Du-Du-Du-Duhawks!
Sarah Jackman
Digger and Elizabeth Kurt
Congrats Graduates!
10 Year Reunion Zoom
Submitted by Kale & Kenzie (’12) McCormick
The Loras adventure continues!
DID YOU KNOW?
In 2010, the Instagram app became available and the iPad tablet was released. The Top Song of 2010 was Tik Tok by Ke$ha.
CLASS OF 2015 Once a Duhawk, Always a Duhawk!
2015 MOI Class Submitted by Jackie Russ
Homecoming Memories!
Maggie DeGrand, Emily Nelson Rolling, Jackie Russ, Morgan Rea
5 Year Reunion Zoom
The Conversation of “Is the dress blue and black or white and gold?” happened in 2015. Among the words added to the dictionary in 2015 were twerk, fo’ shizzle, stanky, and Twitterati. In 2010 and 2015, the Chicago Blackhawks were Stanley Cup Champions.
DU WHAT? Bob (‘04) Beth, Kelsey (‘17) & Nick Woodward
Caryn Eldridge (‘91) and Family
Charles Lazzara (’65)
Christian Stillings (‘16)
Curley Boo Johnson (‘86)
Dan Jorgensen (‘81)
Geoff (‘07) and Kelsey Kruse (‘12) Kaiser
Greta (‘19) and Peggy Lassance (‘78) Becker
Isla, Fiona and Cecilia Pattarozzi
John W. Colloton (‘53)
Kathy Hopinkah Hannan (‘83) & Sheila Sutherland Zaleski (‘83)
Kris Sargent (‘92)
Les Jebson (‘94)
Lauren Squires Ready (‘08)
Mike Frels (‘03)
Bobbi Earles (‘88), Brie Burnett (‘15), Trent Hanselmann (‘18)
Kathy (‘76), Tom (‘78), Leah and Tommy (‘06) Giovingo
Sean Spicer (‘23)
Stephanie Wehr (‘19)
DUHAWKS! Marie Kriener (‘90) & Brett Batkoff (‘22)
Melissa Buckles Haley (‘09)
Submitted by Gayle Winn (‘93)
Submitted by Richard Scholle
John (‘65) & Charlotte Gavin
Laura Kay Falkenstein (‘08)
Meg Bucaro Wojtas (‘98) and Francesca Wojtas
Mike Stenson (‘82)
Randy Loveridge (‘91)
Submitted by Jeni Rogers (‘86)
Black & African American Alumni Reunion
John W. Colloton (‘53)
Colleen Ransom (Roy) (‘02) Richard Kelly (‘60) Maureen Kelly (‘99)
DU WHAT? Digger Kurt (‘09)
Art Cook (‘58), Pat Wallace (‘58), Jim Duncan (‘58), Larry O’Toole (‘56)
LGBTQ+ Alumni Reunion
JoAnne and Mark Brant
Kaitlyn Kutsch (‘16) & Digger Kurt (‘09)
Jordan Larkin (‘09)
Meg Bucaro Wojtas (‘98), Tanya ternes (‘98), & Lonny Huffar (‘97)
Pat Noonan (‘76)
John (‘65) and Charlotte Gavin and 21 Gavin Duhawks
Mike, Pat, Ray, John Noonan
Tebon Family
Liz Kruse (‘08)
DUHAWKS! Joe (‘62), Carol, Sarah (‘69) Schaefer
Margaret Kuhl (‘20)
Megan Vorwald (‘09)
LatinX Alumni Reunion
Class of 1987 Duhawks!
Mary Noonan Sulentic (‘87), Bud Noonan (‘51), Sarah Leonard (‘15), Anna Sulentic (‘21)
Michaela (‘08) & Nicholas (‘11) Riley
Cathy (‘86), John, Kelly (‘14), Casey (‘17), Maggie (‘20), Gillian (‘23) Wedlake
Rhonda Stecklein Kowall (James Kowall - Future Duhawk)
Olivia Ernst (‘41)
Sarah Jackman
SOCIAL MEDIA
SOCIAL MEDIA
SAVE THE DATE
2021
OCTOBER 1–3
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