Adoption of the class fifty years behind us is part of a long Lehigh tradition. We decided it was too much form and not enough substance so we determined to make the adoption more than just a “Freshman-Alumni Rally” experience.

We did begin our relationship with the Rally in August 2007 and added to the Rally event several presentations/tours which showed us the amazing renovations to Linderman Library, Zoellner Arts Center, the Financial Services Laboratory and a discussion on the Martindale Scholars program with Professor Richie Aaronson. We led the Parade of Classes behind the Lehigh band, gave the entire class LU611 Bracelets and admonished them to beat hell out of Lafayette to paraphrase the words of Percy Sadler to us in 1957.

Through their first year, we had meetings with the Class of 2011 Executive Committee and in Spring 2008, a number of us attended a “Meet and Greet” session with our adopted class. That session was preceded by a tour of the Integrated Product Development Laboratory.

The Class of 2011 will participate with our class in a spring 2010 event on campus. Our classmates who have attended these events will tell you that Lehigh is changing with the times and doing great things, but maintains the strong Lehigh traditions. As we have done in the past, we’ll offer an educational update for members and spouses to make a return to campus more than worthwhile

Watch for these events with 2011. We are making a difference in building a good Lehigh experience and good Lehigh alumni in the Class of 2011