Class of 1965: A Band of Brothers
MOSAIC, Fall 2005

The college class of 1965, along with the associated high school class of 1961, had its fortieth reunion at SHMS on June 25. It was the first formal reunion ever for either group.

Out of the 180 men who were, at one time or another, members of this eight-year class, forty-four attended either the seminary activities or a private party hosted by Bill Sumner the previous evening. Most attended both. Many spouses, as well as several former faculty members and other guests, were there as well.

A reunion mass was led by Fr. Bob Ruedisueli, after which cocktails and a buffet dinner were served in the Bishop Gallagher parlor. More than sixty people attended.

The highlight of the evening, however, was not planned.

After several prepared remarks by Bill Richardson, reunion organizer, one by one the classmates, greatly moved by the occasion, rose to speak. Several mentioned the bonds of brotherhood they still felt with each other—those with whom they grew up—even after more than forty years apart. Others emphasized their gratitude to the excellent men on the faculty in those days long ago.

All agreed that the term "band of brothers" certainly applied to the class of 1965.