Class of 1975

Your Milestone Reunion 

Dear Hamilton and Kirkland Classes of 1975,

We are excited to welcome the Hamilton and Kirkland Classes of 1975 back to the Hill from June 12-15, 2025, for your 50th reunion celebration. We hope you will enjoy seeing lifelong friends, make new connections, celebrate your life journeys and achievements, and reflect on memories of your student days! 

This is a one-of-a-kind milestone event and is uniquely developed for each class. We encourage you to stay informed and help spread the word to friends. The Classes of 1973 and 1974 have been setting records with their 50th Reunion attendance. Let's keep this great momentum – you will not regret it.

We can’t wait to welcome you back! For more information on how to get involved in your 50th reunion committee, please feel free to contact me directly.

Victoria Kidd ’94
Director of Milestone Reunions
vkidd@hamilton.edu
315-859-3338

• Reunion Planning Committees
• Gift Planning Committee
• What to Expect
• Contact Information
• Memories & More

Reunion Gift Committee

• Joe Konen – 50th Gift Committee Co-Chair 
• Bob Lyford P’14 – 50th Gift Committee Co-Chair
• Jay Emmons

50th Reunion Gift Program

Outright gifts toward a 50th Class Gift designation and/or the Hamilton Fund can be pledged and made over periods of up to five years with the full amount of the pledge crediting the 50th Reunion class total.

To learn more about the 50th Reunion Gift Program, including the counting window and ways to contribute, please visit the program's webpage.

We will announce plans for the Class of 1975's 50th Class Gift as they are confirmed! 

Any questions? Please contact Victoria Kidd '94 at vkidd@hamilton.edu or 315-859-3338.

What to Expect

Below is a general overview of what to expect for your Milestone Reunion!

Please plan to arrive on the Hill on Thurs., June 12, 2025 which is a special welcome day for the 50th reunion class. An optional pre-gathering organized by the class may take place in the central NY region on Wed., June 11. More to follow. On your Thursday arrival, there will be a dedicated 50th reunion welcome and information desk. On-campus events begin in the afternoon. Thursday evening is a 50th class reception and dinner with classmates and guests. The program includes the presentation of the 50th reunion medallions and the presentation of the 50th Class gift to the College President.

Throughout the weekend there will be time to explore the campus, including the Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art, the Kevin and Karen Kennedy Center for Theater and Studio Arts, the Root Glen, Taylor Science Center, the college bookstore, as well as the many new and old buildings and facilities around campus. There are a number of 50th reunion specific scheduled events, including Hamilton and Kirkland 50th alumni colleges, a golf cart campus tour followed by lunch, the all-alumni parade, the presentation of the half-century annalist letters for Hamilton and Kirkland, and social gatherings. Saturday night is a very special 50th class dinner with music, toasts and your class photo. The reunion concludes on Sunday morning with the Service of Remembrance and a farewell brunch.

The Reunion Planning Committee will be organizing virtual alumni colleges in fall, winter/spring, and various alumni colleges during reunion weekend. The alumni colleges are individual and panel discussions from members of your class across many areas of interest.

The annual meeting of the Alumni Association is held on Sat., June 14 in the Chapel. The program includes the introduction of the 50th class, choir performances, and the presentation of the Hamilton and Kirkland half-century annalist letters. The Bell Ringer Award is presented at the assembly to a member of the alumni community.

Contact Us

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need to update your contact information. We are here to help make your milestone reunion an event to be remembered.

Victoria Kidd ’94
Director of Milestone Reunions
vkidd@hamilton.edu
O: 315-859-3338
C: 929-238-4197 

Katie Seamon
Senior Assistant, Individual Giving & Donor Relations
315-859-4622

Julie Ross ’84
Director, Planned Giving

Music of the ’70s

Here are some Hamilton 50th reunion music playlists on Spotify.

• 50 for 50: Curated by longtime owner of Bop Street Records in Seattle Dave Voorhees ’72, along with the assistance of Joan Mamelok K’72 and Jon Hysell ’72
• Hamilton Pub Jukebox 1972: A sampling of 50 singles that were in the pub jukebox during your senior year. 
• Favorites from the Class of 1973 - 50th reunion mix: Up tempo selections
• Favorites from the Class of 1973 50th reunion mix: Slower tunes