Welcome Silver Jubilarians!
Class of 1987's 25th Anniversary Chapter Page
Please send all updates, ideas and additions to the 25th anniversary chapter page to Samantha Ryan '06: sryan@sjcny.edu or 718.940.5566.
25th anniversary Reunion Committee
Mary Beth Radday
Helen Rapa Rafaniello
Reunion Letter to the Class of 1987
Dear Class of 1987,
It's hard to believe it has been almost 25 years since we descended those stairs on the Mall on that wonderful June day. In our hands, we held the product of all of our hard work and in our hearts we held love, friendship, and memories for our class. As we write to you, so many wonderful memories comes flooding back into our minds. It was such a truly special time in our lives and we were a very special class.
Currently, plans are underway for an exciting reunion weekend. This may seem far off, but our reunion is just around ther corner. Mark it in big, bold letters on your calendar now and get those contacts going to our fellow classmates. If you remember, we had the most amazing participation for Senior Week. Let's repeat that 25 years later with the best participation for our reunion.
The St. Joseph's College Office of Alumni Relations will be sending you an invitation to Spring Reunion Weekend where we will be honored as the silver jubilee class. There are three events planned for this year's reunion. The kick-off will be Dance Club Alumni Night on the Brooklyn Campus on April 19, 2012. There will be an alumni reception at 7 p.m. and a dance performance from current members of the dance club at 8 p.m. On Friday, April 20 from 6-9 p.m., the College will host a rooftop reception at Hudson Terrace in New York City. Finally, on Saturday, April 21, the annual Spring Reunion Luncheon will be held at The University Club. Mass will take place at 10:30 a.m., cocktails at 11:30 a.m. and lunch at 12:30 p.m. Spouses and guests are welcome to attend all of these events.
For those coming from out of town, rooms are available at the Club for those who wish to stay overnight. Please contact Lars Dewenter at 212.247.2100. Discounted parking will also be available at Central Park Garage, 17 East 54th Street, just off 5th Avenue.
The Office of Alumni Relations has set up two webpages where you can receive continued updates on Spring Reunion Weekend. The first is the general reunion page. Visit www.sjcny.edu, click on "Alumni" on the left side panel and then click on "Reunions" on the right side panel. There is also a page dedicated specifically to the Class of 1987 and can only be accessed if you are a member of the online community, SJConnect, http://alumni.sjcny.edu/1987. You can also keep up to date with reunion news on the St. Joseph's College Alumni facebook page, www.facebook.com/sjcnyalumni.
As a thank you for all we received from St. Joseph's, the anniversary classes traditionally present the College with a class gift. Our class gift will include all the donations made to St. Joseph's from July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012. A letter will arrive shortly in the mail from the Annual Fund with more information on how to give. This would be a wonderful way to say thank you for all we have received from the College and to help continue its good work for others. Any size gift will be greatly appreciated. Let's aim for 100% participation from the Class of '87!
So let's gte started! Get on the phone, send those emails and write those letters. Let's get everyone together for this very special event so that we can go down memory lane together. We look forward to seeing you all for Spring Reunion Weekend 2012!
Sincerely,
Mary Beth Radday
Helen Rapa Rafaniello
Reunion Giving
Click HERE to give online.
All gifts made between 6/30/11 and 7/1/12 will count towards the class gift.
1987 Yearbook
Click HERE to view Footprints 1987
SPRING REUNION WEEKEND DETAILS
Dance Club Alumni Night
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Brooklyn Campus - Tuohy Hall
245 Clinton Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205
Alumni Cocktail Reception - 7 p.m.
Dance Club Performance - 8 p.m.
Free event
Spouses and guests are welcome.
*NEW* Reunion Eve - Rooftop Celebration
Friday, April 20, 2012
Hudson Terrace Rooftop, Manhattan
621 West 46th Street
$50 per person
Spouses and guests are welcome.
Spring Reunion Mass and Luncheon
Saturday, April 21, 2012
The University Club, Manhattan
One West 54th Street
Mass: 10:30 a.m.
Cocktails: 11:30 a.m.
Lunch: 12:30 p.m.
$85 per person.
Spouses and guests are welcome.
THEN AND NOW
There have been many changes made to the SJC Campus. Check out some of these before and after photos to see what SJC looks like today.
SJC Sign
College Mall
Tuohy Auditorium
Entrance to Tuohy Hall
Dillon Center
It Happened In 1987.....
Notable Movies
Three Men and a Baby
Raising Arizona
Good Morning Vietnam
Notable Popular Songs
Livin' On A Prayer by Bon Jovi
Faith by George Michael
La Bamba by Los Lobos
With Or Without You by U2
Bad by Michael Jackson
Notable TV Debuts
A Different World
Beauty and the Beast
Jake and the Fat Man
Full House
Married With Children
The U.S. Constitution marks its bicentennial.
The Dow Jones tops 2,000 for the first time.
One of the top books of the year was "Trump: The Art of the Deal" by Donald Trump.
Cost of Living
The cost of first class postage is 22 cents.
A Buick Century sells for $13,880.
The average cost of a gallon of gasoline was 95 cents.
The Code-A-Phone answering machine was $129.99.
Sports
The New York Giants won Super Bowl XXI by defeating the Denver Broncos, 39-20.
The U.S. regained the America's Cup when skipper Dennis Conner of the challenger "Stars and Stripes" defeated the Australian champion in this yachting classic.
Indiana University topped Syracuse, 74-73, to win the NCAA basketball championship.
Little League baseball celebrated the 40th anniversary of its World Series.
The Minnesota Twins captured the World Series by defeating St. Louis in seven games.
Headlines
The Dow Jones drops 508 points on "Black Monday," the biggest one-day fall in history.
Rev. Jim Bakker resigns his television ministry after admitting he had an affair.
Eighteen-month old Jessica McClure falls down an abandoned well in Texas. Millions on television watch her rescue.
Margaret Thatcher is elected Prime Minister of Great Britain for a third time.