GOLDEN BADGER DINNER

One of the signature events during Homecoming each year is the Golden Badger Dinner - an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the class members who graduated from Spring Hill College 50 years prior. This year, the Class of 1972 made its way to the event in the Byrne Memorial Library after walking down The Avenue of The Oaks, a missed opportunity for them back in 1972. The special dinner was accompanied by a memories slideshow coordinated by Dr. Dan Reimer featuring the ‘72 class during their time on The Hill, and an original musical performance by Larry Ackels’ nephew, Thomas Ackels, that paid homage to the class.

Also at the Golden Badger Dinner, members of the class were asked to support the 1972 Class Fund as a way to honor their Spring Hill education and experiences.

To date, the class has raised $95,250. If you are interested in making a donation to the Class of 1972 Fund, contact Zachary Doll in Spring Hill College’s or (251) 639-1719.

Events From 1972

Landmark gender equity law Title IX was passed, banning sex discrimination in all federally-funded educational programs.

“The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” by Roberta Flack dominates radio airplay.

Spring Hill College inducts Happy Mahfouz into the Athletic Hall of Fame.

The Olympic Games are overshadowed by the murder of 11 athletes. Jack Nicklaus wins the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links. The Rolling Stones perform in Mobile.

Volkswagen Beetle sales exceeded those of the Ford Model-T when the 15,007,034th VW Beetle was produced.

NASA’s Apollo 17 mission marks the last moon landing.