Reunion Giving

Four alumni smiling for a photo

Every year Berea welcomes alumni to campus for their reunion and encourages class campaigns designed by their Reunion Giving Chairs as a way of connection and engagement. We hope that you will join your class efforts to help support current and future Berea for generations to come!

Class Reunions

Summer Reunion is June 9-11, 2023
Classes of 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993

                                        Homecoming is November 18-20, 2022                                             Classes of 1997, 2002, 2007, 2012, 2017, 2022

 

Reunion Volunteer Highlights

Daniela Pirela Manares '20

“Since I came as an International student from Venezuela, I was scared for the differences in culture and language. However, I found a family, friends, and created connections on day one. Not only do I have the opportunity to work as a staff member on campus, but as volunteer, I am able to share my love for Berea and its students with my classmates and colleagues. Besides the fuzzy feelings of helping people, knowing that you are making a difference is the best thing. We have a saying in my country that goes, “drop per drop makes an ocean of difference.’”Daniela Pirela Manares ‘20

Guy Adams '81

“I chose to volunteer because it’s the least I can do to attempt to repay Berea College, in some small way, for transforming my life. During my time on campus, I was transformed from a mediocre student who entered reading on an 8th grade level to someone confident in my academic abilities. Berea College alumni have made an incredible difference in the world and knowing I’m a small part of its rich, impactful history is both meaningful and encouraging to me.” -Guy Adams ’81

Check out how our reunion classes are doing with their campaigns below

Reunion Campaigns

Class of 2022

$453 Raised | 13 Donors

Class Goal:
$2,200

Reunion Giving Chair:
Marlene Michel

Class of 2017

$5,565 Raised | 23 Donors

Class of 2012

$2,494 Raised | 20 Donors

Class Goal:
$1,200 | 12 donors

Reunion Giving Chairs:
Danielle Musser & Rachael Parker

Class of 2007

$6,961 Raised | 27 Donors

Class Goal:
$7,000

Reunion Giving Chair:
Lederrick Wesley

Class of 2002

$4,186 Raised | 24 Donors

Class of 1997

$17,171 Raised | 15 Donors

Class of 1993

$11,313 Raised | 21 Donors

Class Goal:
$15,000 or 5 Tuition Promise-Scholarships

Reunion Giving Chair:
Dr. Geoffrey Bartlett

$26,205 Raised | 18 Donors

Class Goal:
$35,000 | 35 Donors

Reunion Giving Committee:
Joe Bagnoli
Cindy Khoo-Robinson
Tedd Masiongale
Mimi O’Brien

Class of 1983

$7,719 Raised | 13 Donors

Class of 1978

$23,857 Raised| 32 Donors

Class Goal:
$45,000 or 15 Tuition-Promise Scholarships

Reunion Giving Chair:
Michele Williams

Class of 1973

$19,715 Raised | 32 Donors

Class Goal:
$55,000 | 5 new donors

Reunion Giving Chair:
Bill Yost

Reunion Giving Committee Members:
Andrew Baskin
Mike Johnson

Class of 1968

$108,445 Raised | 47 Donors

Class Goal:
$350,000

Reunion Giving Chair:
Betty Jean Hall

Class of 1963

$27,562 Raised | 29 Donors

 

Class of 1958

$29,744 Raised| 25 Donors

 

 

Contact Us

Daniela Pirela-Manares ’20
Reunion Philanthropy Program Manager
Phone: (859) 985-3162
Email: pirelamanaresd2@berea.edu