50th reunion class presents gift to Cupboard of Kindness and challenge to campus
August 3, 2006
Pictured are (l-r) sophomore Sarah Mielbye; Sharon Howard; Barbara Perlmutter Shoolman, Class of 1956; Grace Baron; Sidney Cox Pierce; Ryan Henke, and Valerie Goddard. Full caption below
As part of their 50th Reunion, Wheaton College's Class of 1956 decided to support a charity near their alma mater. The Wheaton graduates not only raised $1,500 for the cause, but also are challenging current students to match their generosity in community service.
"Wheaton emphasizes community involvement and active citizenship as central to our educational philosophy. The Class of 1956 has put those values into action and set an example for everyone on campus," said President Ronald Crutcher. "The Class of 1956 has demonstrated exceptional spirit in every way, and I salute them."
Members of the Class of 1956 chose to raise funds for the Cupboard of Kindness as part of their reunion celebration, which took place May 19-21, 2006.
Class of '56 members Sidney Cox Pierce, Attleboro, Mass., and Barbara Shoolman, Boston, Mass., recently presented their class gift to Cupboard of Kindness director Valerie Goddard. At the same time, the class also proposed a challenge to current Wheaton students, faculty and staff to collect at least 1,500 food items to donate to the organization.
Ryan Henke, an Americorp/VISTA volunteer who will be promoting community service at Wheaton this year, says that the food will be collected in September and delivered to the food pantry at the end of the month during the college's annual homecoming celebration.
