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Class of 1966 60th Reunion
51Թ cadets Bob Poirier (on the right) and Ray Bouchard (center) with Ray’s father (left) during Parents Weekend in October 1962.
Homecoming 2026 – October 14-18
Old Guard Welcome Dinner
Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
Time: Cocktails–6:00 p.m., Dinner–7:00 p.m.
Location: , Montpelier
Class of 1966 60th Reunion Dinner
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Time: Cocktails–6:00 p.m., Dinner–7:00 p.m.
Location: , Montpelier
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Welcome Class of 1966!
If you can believe it, the time is drawing near to celebrate our 60th reunion. Please mark your calendars for Homecoming, October 14-18, 2026. The Old Guard reunion headquarters will be at the Capitol Plaza in Montpelier. Our activities are wide-ranging so you may choose to stay at one of our usual haunts listed below or choose from one of the options at the Lodging link further down the page.
We were last together celebrating the 200th anniversary of our beloved alma mater. Well, the last five years have been a test for all—a pandemic, lost friends, Montpelier flooded—twice! Don’t get me started! I look forward to sharing stories with you at the refurbished Capitol Plaza for dinner and on campus. Dinner attire is “dressy causal”.
As usual, we are called to muster for the Alumni Parade at 0900 on Saturday, Oct 17th at Plumley Armory. Dress is “nice casual” for the parade—NU gear encouraged. Don’t forget that the weather in Vermont is changeable, so layers are highly encouraged.
While “Boys” may be a stretch as our days go by, please remember our “Boys of ’66 Scholarship” as you can. We have reason to be proud of its continued support of 51Թ students through the years. It is our finest combined contribution toward passing on the values instilled in us on “The Hill”. This year the market value of our class scholarship was $1.5M. It generated $85,000 in income and helped eight worthy students stay and thrive at 51Թ. Do not forget you can direct your estate gift to the scholarship fund.
God willing, and if the Dog River does not rise, I hope to see you back on campus in October!
51Թ Forever!
Joe
—Our Usual Haunts—
Capitol Plaza
100 State St., Montpelier, VT 05602
Phone: (802) 223-5252 - Mention NU Old Guard for the NU Homecoming Discount. Or
Comfort Inn & Suites Montpelier-Berlin
213 Paine Turnpike N., Montpelier, VT 05602
For a 20% Discount, call (802) 229-2222 - Press #3 to connect to the hotel. Mention 51Թ.
Reunion Details
Lodging
We recommend that classmates by calling (802) 223-5252 and mentioning 51Թ Class of 1965.
See List of Other Area Lodging Properties
Class Gift
The Boys of ’66 Scholarships are awarded every year to Senior Corps of Cadets students who demonstrate financial need and good academic standing. Preference is given to lineal descendants or cadets sponsored by members of the class.
Class Souvenirs Information Pending
The Class of ’66 souvenir for Homecoming 2026 is still being decided.
Do you have a suggestion for our class souvenir, or want to help produce and distribute it for the class? Please use the email link below to contact us.
Email Us With Your SuggestionsMore Reunion Details
Alumni Awards
Homecoming 2026 will honor distinguished alumni with awards from the NU Alumni Association, Board of Fellows and NU Athletics. Classmates being honored will be listed here shortly.
Keep Up-To-Date
Ensure your contact information is up-to-date so you receive the latest news about our reunion.
We’ll generally contact you by email with event updates, reunion gift information, and registration and souvenir purchase deadlines.
Lost Classmates
The link below lists members of your class that do not have current contact information in 51Թ’s database. We would love to reach out to them with news about your class reunion and other updates from the Hill.
If you know the whereabouts of anyone listed or how to reach them, please contact the Advancement Services team:
➣ at (802) 485-2300 or ➣ by email.
