
Knox's Homecoming 2017 Brings Back Alumni and Friends
John Straus Jr. '73 visits campus at least once a year, and he says the overriding reason "is because it reminds me of what a special place Knox is. Visiting campus I see today's students and see first-hand how they shine." Reunion years are special, too, because they provide the opportunity to renew old friendships and forge new ones, he said.
Lula Hannes '07, who returned for her 10-year reunion, credited Knox with helping her develop as a person. "I came to Knox from a public school in Chicago, and I was definitely in my own bubble," she said. "Being at Knox with people from different cities and different backgrounds forced me to grow, and for that, I'm forever grateful."
Casey Jones '87, who works as a nurse in Uganda, said he returned to Knox this year "because this is my home. This was where I became the person I am."
Homecoming Awards
Homecoming Convocation on Saturday morning began with a processional by members of the Class of 1967, who entered Kresge Recital Hall as Ricky Dale and the Dreamers performed a cover of The Doors' song, "Light My Fire."
As part of Convocation, the Class of 1967, observing its 50-year reunion, presented Knox College with a giant check representing the classmates' combined contribution to the College. The amount was $1,326,885.
Other presentations announced at Homecoming Convocation were:
- The Ralph Walter Prize to the Class of 1967 for highest percentage of alumni donating to the College.
- The Homecoming Attendance Award to the Class of 1972 for having the largest number (60, as of Friday night) of registered class members at Homecoming.
- Knox Service Awards to Maurice Harris '08, Nalini Prakash Hart '03, Joyce Hertko '82, and Gary Moses ‘65. Service Awards are given to members of the Knox community to recognize outstanding volunteer service benefiting the College.
- The Steven Floyd Fellowship Award to Nicholas Nurre '18.
See more Homecoming 2017 photos on the Knox College Flickr page.
Published on November 03, 2017