The Wesleyan community gathered to honor a proud past, celebrate a vibrant present and welcome prospective students and their families to campus on Sept. 30-Oct. 2.
Alumni gathered for various events throughout the weekend, and members of the Class of 1966 were inducted into the Golden Jubilee Club. A record-breaking number of current students and their families participated in Fall Family Weekend events, and everyone celebrated a Panther football victory against Central State.
President Barton D. Darrell welcomed alumni and friends to the annual Awards Dinner hosted by the Alumni Association at the Owensboro Convention Center. These distinguished alumni were honored:
Benjamin H. Abbott '59 -
Hall of Fame Inductee
Rev. Dr. Thomas B. Grieb '78 - Outstanding Alumnus
Donald L. Stepner '63 - Alumni Achievement Award
Kathryn Evans Harrison '01 - Outstanding Young Graduate
J. Richard '57 and Nancy '58 Svara Zimmerman - Alumni Service Award
Matthew G. Ruark '09 - Gus E. Paris Distinguished Service Award
President Darrell and Donald Stepner '63
Members of the Class of 2008: Corey Gant, Alaina Morris Gant, Elizabeth Mauzy Martin, Matthew Martin, Lincoln Latham and David Sullivan
Enjoy more photos of the weekend here.
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