Class of 1976 – 50th Reunion

Vanguard 50thTheme: We Should Be Dancing and

Embrace the Next Journey!

Ambassadors for the Class of 1976 


Penny Dein Page


Denise Sutch Girgenti


Denise Busby


February 2026


Dear Classmates, 


Believe it or not our 50th Reunion is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the annual AADC Alumnae Reunion. We cannot wait to see you all back on campus for this exciting celebration.


Your 50th Reunion Vanguard Ambassadors are Penny Dein Page, Denise Sutch Girgenti and Denise Busby.

 

The 1976 Vanguard class will process in and will be escorted to their honorary location in Trayes Hall-Douglass College campus. This designated honorary location will allow all 1976 Vanguard classmates to reconnect and celebrate our years together. The Vanguard Ambassadors are asking, if you are able, to wear something Red with a colorful accessory (scarf, wristlet, etc.).

Vanguard Class members will be able to purchase a commemorative Class of 1976 Douglass College tote, shown here, directly from www.nisagifts.com (Retail Website of DC '74 alum) 941-599-6178 (office). 


The Annual AADC Reunion Planning Committee has worked hard to plan many interesting and exciting programs and activities throughout the day. One highlight is the Milestone Classes Processional at the Champagne Jazz Brunch, where we will have an opportunity to deepen our connections with each other and celebrate all alumnae, especially those in milestone Reunion classes.


Please visit the AADC website for the Reunion Schedule of Events to use as a guide for online registration, also listed on the website (see below). Register early, as events will sell out quickly.  


AADC is requesting for you to vote for classmates to represent our class as the AADC Class Officers for the 2026-2031 term. Vote electronically online (see below) or contact our staff liaison, Lorrie Delaney at ldelaney@douglassalumnae.org. Please return your ballot by June 16, 2025


Missing Classmates – We have provided a list of classmates for whom we do not have contact information (see below). If you can provide any information about these classmates, please contact Lorrie Delaney at ldelaney@douglassalumnae.org.

 

Authors, Artists, and Artisans Corner: Discover how you can be a part of this inspiring alumnae showcase by filling out the information form (see below) or email Lorrie Delaney at ldelaney@douglassalumnae.org if you have any questions.

 

Remember to follow the AADC at Douglass Alumnae on social media and to check the AADC website for the latest in AADC Alumnae Reunion News and Updates.


On behalf of the AADC Executive Committee, Board Directors, Staff, and all the Class Officers, we are excited to celebrate with you on Saturday, June 6th for the AADC Alumnae Reunion 2026.



Sincerely, 


Penny Dein Page, Denise Sutch Girgenti and Denise Busby

Ambassadors for the Class of 1976

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