Alumni Happenings
Alumni Weekend ’16 Highlights
This year some 800 alumni returned to campus May 13-15 for a weekend of fun and reminiscing. Weekend highlights included the 50th Reunion Welcome Luncheon for the Class of 1966, a Blues and BBQ Kick-off dinner and Reunion dinner, and a ceremony recognizing Alumni Award winners.
To nominate individuals for 2017, see owu.edu/alumni-and-friends/alumni-awards.
Gordon Smith ’54 and Helen Crider Smith ’56, with Nina Carmichael-Tanaka ’19. Nina spent spring semester in Tanzania, where she visited The School of St. Jude, which is supported by the Smiths.

Gordon Smith ’54 and Helen Crider Smith ’56, with Nina Carmichael-Tanaka ’19. Nina spent spring semester in Tanzania, where she visited The School of St. Jude, which is supported by the Smiths.
Ron Stephany ’66 celebrates his 50th reunion in style.

Ron Stephany ’66 celebrates his 50th reunion in style.
Sacha Negron ’91, great-great-granddaughter of OWU leader Frederick Merrick, enjoys the festivities at the Class of 1991 reunion.

Sacha Negron ’91, great-great-granddaughter of OWU leader Frederick Merrick, enjoys the festivities at the Class of 1991 reunion.