45%
our participation goal for class giving.
32.73% of the Class of 1972
has made a gift or pledge
as of June 30, 2017.
Class of 1972
We welcomed more than 2,400 Bucknellians back to campus to celebrate Reunion Weekend 2017, celebrating class years ending in 2s and 7s.
Explore our photo and video highlights from the fun-filled weekend!
Class of 1972 Annual Fund Goal for 2016-17: $175,000
Current Total of Gifts and Pledges: [total will appear here]
as of 6/30/17
Class of 1972 Reunion Goals
45
our attendance goal
(8% of the class of 1972).
Your challenge: Beat former 45th reunion classes. Set a record and win an attendance award. Encourage classmates to attend.
Classmate registrations as of May 29: 42
Reunion Weekend 2017 In Review
Thanks
- 2,477 attended
- 126 class volunteers and 39 student ambassadors made the weekend a success
- All reunion classes contributed to Bucknell
Reunion Giving Highlights
- Exceeded class giving goals: 1967, 1977, 1982, 1992, 2012
- Exceeded attendance goals: 1982, 1987, 1992, 2007, 2012
- Reunion award recipients: 1967, 1992, 2012
See reunion giving and participation by class year.
Photos
View photos from a fun-filled weekend on campus.
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Explore the Reunion photo gallery
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Check out photos posted by alumni using #bucknellreunion.
'ray for Reunion Weekend!
Thanks
- 2,477 attended
- 126 class volunteers and 39 student ambassadors made the weekend a success
- All reunion classes contributed to Bucknell
Question
Which reunion classes led the charge in gifts to support Bucknell?
While all reunion classes have collective and individual giving achievements worth celebrating, the following classes stand out: 1967, 1982, 1992 and 2012.
See reunion giving and participation by class year.
2012
'ray for the Class of 2012 for highest percentage and number of classmates in attendance.
The classes of 1982, 1987, 1992 and 2007 also met or exceeded attendance goals.
Enjoy a special edition of The Bucknellian with alumni-written articles.
Class of 1972 Alumni
Timothy J. Keller '72
Tim is an American pastor, theologian and Christian apologist. He is best known as the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City and is a New York Times bestselling author.
Timothy J. Keller '72Stephen W. Baird '72
Stephen Baird was the 1971 MAC fall tennis champion. Past president of the American Platform Tennis Association, he is a five-time national champion in the sport. He was inducted into Bucknell's Tennis Hall of Fame in 1983.
Stephen W. Baird '72Peter R. O'Keeffe '72
Peter O'Keeffe is one of only two University Division All-Americans in Bucknell swimming history.
After graduation, he won several national championships in the U.S. Masters Program in the 1980s. He was inducted into Bucknell's Swimming Hall of Fame in 1984. After retiring from real estate firm Lowe Enterprises in 2013, O'Keeffe serves on the committee for Bucknell's L.A. Posse initiative.
Peter R. O'Keeffe '72About your class
628 Undergraduate students matriculated
557 Undergraduate students graduated
47 Graduate-level students
Susan (Martell) Baird '72, P'11
Bucknell University Board of Trustees Emeritus
Susan (Martell) Baird '72, P'11Lynda (Roscoe) Hartigan '72
Lynda Hartigan serves as Deputy Director at Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA.
Lynda (Roscoe) Hartigan '72John Hertzler ’72
John Hertzler, an actor for 40 years and known professionally as J.G. Hertzler, played multiple roles in the Star Trek franchise, most notably Martok, a celebrated Klingon warrior.
John Hertzler ’72