Golden Memories, Timeless Bonds

The Golden Graduates Reunion was a joyful reminder of the connections and shared purpose that span generations.

You know the joyful feeling you get when you welcome an old friend back into your home? That’s how I felt on October 18, as we welcomed our Golden Graduates back to the Boston campus for their annual Reunion.

For many, it was their first visit in decades, and it was wonderful to see their amazement at all that has changed at 179 Longwood Avenue. Richard Harold ’75 marveled at the contrast between our beloved, historic White Hall and the soaring glass walls of Matricaria. Phyllis (Nickerson) Power ’70 toured the Forsyth Dental Hygiene Clinic, spotted her class photo hanging on the wall, and texted a picture to her son so he could share in the fun.

Class of 1975 alumni Gary and Gail (Loughman) Lockberg met as students, married after graduation, and will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary next year. They sat next to each other in Reed Hall thanks to alphabetical order, and he jokes, “It took her a few years to figure out I was a catch.” Together they raised four children and ran their own Boston pharmacies for many years.

The joy of our alumni at Reunion reminded me that while our University continues to evolve, the spirit of community and purpose that unites generations of MCPHS graduates remains constant. Time passes, but our shared mission endures.

Central to that mission is supporting the next generation of students who will one day become alumni, and eventually, Golden Graduates themselves. This fall, the University is running a scholarship challenge to raise crucial funds for students in need. I hope you’ll consider supporting it, as 90 percent of our undergraduates rely on scholarships and financial aid to complete their education.

To our newest Golden Graduates from the Class of 1975, thank you for staying so lovingly connected to your alma mater. You are the living proof that an MCPHS education is an extraordinary investment.

You can read more about our Golden Graduates Reunion here.

Sue Gorman, Chief Advancement Officer