50 Year Reunion

The class of 1975 celebrated their 50 Year Reunion on April 25-26, 2025. It’s was a weekend of reconnecting with classmates, celebrating Drake, recalling college days, and making new memories. Please read below for a link to view the Memory Book, a link to photos from the weekend and a chance to still give in support of the class gift.

Digital Memory Book

You can download a digital PDF copy of the memory book below. Be sure to check out classmates’ pages and what they have been up to for the last 50 years.

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Class Gift

Your 50th reunion provides a special opportunity to support Drake with a gift towards the class gift. The Class of 1975 Reunion Committee has established a class goal of raising $1,000,000 and a 15% participation rate to celebrate the milestone anniversary. Your gift of any amount to any area of Drake will count toward this goal.

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Event Photos

Click below to see photos from the Class of 1975 50th reunion events including the 50-Year Induction Lunch, All-Alumni Painted Street Party and 50-Year Club President's Reception.

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Committee Members

Class of 1975 Committee:
Co-Chairs: Barbara (Minner) Ford & Mike Peterson
Committee Members: Thompson Brandt, Diane Foss, Lynne (Larson) Gronert, Richard Hart, Michael Iser, Tim Ley, Doug Mertz, Doug Person, Patricia Rizzoli Aguglia, Sue (Colloton) Ursini, Richard Young

Questions? Contact Andy Verlengia, Director, Alumni Relations at andrew.verlengia@drake.edu or 515-271-3077.