Class of 1971 55th Anniversary Class Reunion – Updates as of July 1, 2026
Here is the list of registrants as of July 1, 2026.
Wendy Bachman
Margherita (Boccio) Bella
Lynette (Waldner) Cardinale
Michael Cardinale
John Daigle
Tom Dowling
Laurie Dowling*
Kitty (Hoffpauir) Fischer
Lance Fischer
David Fontana
Steven Frank
Karyl (Meadows) Hummel
Mike Hummel
Edward Knight*
Jane Kuzoian
Mike Lockhart
Diana Lockhart*
Mark McCrory, Sr.
Donna McCrory*
Barbara (Hong) Richardson
Helena Schmitt
Laura (Wade) Sweeney
Linda Tom
Flo (Hershkowitz) Vold
Barbara (Stirling) Willigan
Martin Willigan*
John Yeh
Mary (Gibbs) Yeh
Total: 28
The symbol * represents a spouse.
Three options on reunion registrations are: 1) Online Registration - https://gallaudetar.regfox. 2) Registration Form – contact Greta Wolcott at greta.wolcott@gallaudet.edu 3) Assistance with registration – contact Greta Wolcott at greta.wolcott@gallaudet.edu
The registration form:
Tentative Homecoming Schedule - October 15-17, 2026 (It is available now at gu.live/homecoming. It will be updated from time to time).
Thursday, October 15: Afternoon: Alumni Emeriti Club induction ceremony hotel check-in registration/reception Evening: Alumni & Students Bison Tank Greek Conclaves (for Greek members)
Friday, October 16: Morning: Group Photo “Gallaudet Future Projects” Presentation by Richard Dougherty, the executive director of Architecture and Facilities Management
Afternoon: 55+ anniversary luncheon; Campus tour; “Annual Alumni vs. Students” by Jesse Saunders, a lecturer of Physical Education and Recreation “Veditz Debate: The Era Showdown” by Brendan Stern of the Center for Democracy in Deaf America Third Annual Alumni vs. Students Evening: Class of 1971 buffet style dinner (complimentary for ‘71ers from the Class of 1971 Treasury) Pep Rally Alumni Bash with performers, Beethoven’s Nightmare (Steve Longo, Ed Chevy and Bob Hiltermann)
Saturday, October 17: Afternoon: Class parade; football game and other events Evening: 55+ anniversary farewell dinner
Sunday, October 18: Morning: Departure  As of July 2, 2026, the Merrill Learning Center (Library/Archives/Classrooms) is slowly demolished as shown above. |
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ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS FROM THE ALUMNI OFFICE
1. Kellogg Conference Hotel (on campus)
- Single/Double refers to one or two persons. Triple/Quad refers to three or four people.
- The room reservation cancellation policy is two days prior to arrival.
- The room booking link shows a $40-per-day parking fee. Please ignore that. They cannot change that information on their website since that is the standard. Parking is free during the homecoming week – no parking permit is needed.
2. Incorrect Dates on Kellogg Conference Hotel Room Reservations?
If your room reservations at Kellogg Conference Hotel have incorrect dates, please email Greta at greta.wolcott@gallaudet.edu
3. What are Special Hotel Rates near Gallaudet?
- The Courtyard by Marriott (1325 2nd St NE) next to Gallaudet metro station - no complimentary breakfast - the price is $191 plus taxes per night
- Nell Hotel (411 New York Ave NE) - no complimentary breakfast - $169 plus taxes per night
4. Combo Tickets Only
The Alumni Office does not offer à la carte tickets (individual tickets) – just combo tickets only as shown on registration.
5. Registration Form (Printed) by Request only
Contact Greta Wolcott at the Alumni Office at VP 202-920-6262 or greta.wolcott@gallaudet.edu
6. Email Message from Alumni Office on 55th Anniversary Class Reunion Online Registration?
If you have not received the email message on class reunion registration from the Alumni Office, email Helena at gu1971@gmail.com and she will send you the link.
Email us if you have more questions or issues.
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Here is the list of registrants as of May 27, 2026.
Margherita Boccio Bella
Lynette Waldner Cardinale
Michael Cardinale
Kitty Hoffpauir Fischer
Lance Fischer
David Fontana
Steven Frank
Edward Knight*
Jane Kuzoian
Mark McCrory, Sr.
Donna McCrory*
Barbara Hong Richardson
Helena Schmitt
Linda Tom
Barbara Stirling Willigan
Martin Willigan*
John Yeh
Mary Gibbs Yeh
Total: 18
The symbol * represents a spouse.
The registration form:
Tentative Homecoming Schedule - October 15-17, 2026 (It is available now at gu.live/homecoming. It will be updated from time to time).
Afternoon: Alumni Emeriti Club induction ceremony hotel check-in registration/reception Evening: Alumni & Students Bison Tank Greek Conclaves (for Greek members)
Morning: Group Photo “Gallaudet Future Projects” Presentation by Richard Dougherty, the executive director of Architecture and Facilities Management Afternoon: 55+ anniversary luncheon; Campus tour; “Annual Alumni vs. Students” by Jesse Saunders, a lecturer of Physical Education and Recreation “Veditz Debate: The Era Showdown” by Brendan Stern of the Center for Democracy in Deaf America Third Annual Alumni vs. Students Evening: Class of 1971 buffet style dinner (complimentary for ‘71ers from the Class of 1971 Treasury) Pep Rally Alumni Bash with performers, Beethoven’s Nightmare (Steve Longo, Ed Chevy and Bob Hiltermann)
Afternoon: Class parade; football game and other events Evening: 55+ anniversary farewell dinner
Morning: Departure Points of Contact: Lance Fischer and Helena Schmitt |
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The Zoom meeting with Greta Wolcott of the Gallaudet Alumni Office, Lance, and Helena was held on April 28, 2026.
UPDATES
- Online Registration (RegFox is the name of program.)
- Printed Form in PDF format (request only through Greta or Helena)
- Registration assistance by calling Greta at 202-920-6262 videophone or email at greta.wolcott@gallaudet.edu.
- The Courtyard by Marriott (1325 Second St., NE)
- 10% discount - Nell Hotel (411 New York Ave., NE) – cheapest of all and near the campus
- Homewood Suites by Hilton (501 New York Ave., NE) – breakfast and shuttles included
- On your own such as AirBnB, etc.
It is available now at gu.live/homecoming. It will be updated from time to time.
- “Gallaudet Future Projects” Presentation by Richard Dougherty, the executive director of Architecture and Facilities Management
- “Annual Alumni vs. Students” by Jesse Saunders, a lecturer of Physical Education and Recreation
- “Veditz Debate: My Time is Better than Yours” by Brendan Stern of the Center for Democracy in Deaf America
