Class of 1973 Celebrates its 50th Back Home at Loyola

THERE ARE MILESTONES and then, there are milestones. The Class of ’73 celebrated their 50th reunion in Loyola style, starting on Friday, May 5th with a party hosted by Rick Hernandez ’73. Just the alums were there, enjoying a Cinco de Mayo party, trading old and worn and so beloved stories from LHS, catching up on each other’s lives. The poolside, al fresco evening teed off the weekend for the festivities ahead.

Reunion night, Saturday, May 6th, began with Mass at Clougherty Chapel with more than 100 alumni, spouses and significant others attending. Presided by classmate, President Gregory M. Goethals, SJ ’73, he emphasized how Loyola alumni have and continue to make the world a better place, that they are an inspiration for today’s seniors who will be celebrating their 50th in 2073.

The big moment came when each member of the Class of 1973 received their golden diploma. Of course, there were comments such as, “I thought I had graduated. This is one tough school!” They all gladly came up— one alum, a former sprinter, ran up—for this unique and special presentation.

The evening continued with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on Caruso Hall’s starlit Ahmanson balcony where war stories continued to be traded. From there, everyone went down to dinner at Caruso which was resplendent in Loyola blue. Fr. Goethals gave the blessing and shared that the Class of 1973 pillar at Caruso Hall was almost funded due to the generosity of his fellow Cubs. It was a great night at 1901 Venice Boulevard, a great weekend in Los Angeles, a great Loyola reunion.