Homecoming 2023 and Class Reunions
Homecoming was held September 15-16. It was a great way for Bethany alumni to come back on campus, see friends, and visit with classmates! This year classes ending in 3 and 8 celebrated milestone reunions. Highlights included the class of 1973 celebrating their 50th reunion and the class of 1958 celebrating their 65th reunion.
Homecoming 2023 used the theme "Back to the Future." The theme combined the Bright Future campaign with the emphasis on alumni coming back to Bethany to see the transformation and construction of the new elementary wing. Several alumni toured the new wing on Saturday and wrote messages on the steel beams.
Events for Homecoming included the following: Caleb Morris ('13) spoke at chapel. High school students performed during Friday's Music on the Lawn. Prior to the music, alumni and families ate pie donated by Rise 'N Roll. Saturday's events included a hymn sing, a director's presentation, a panel discussion, and the girls Bruin soccer match versus Goshen Redhawks. Families and alumni enjoyed eating at the food trucks and gathering together in the Friendship Garden. The Heritage alumni, celebrating more than 50 years, ate a Rulli's catered dinner in the cafeteria.
Overall, alumni from near and far (i.e. California, Oregon, and Washington) had a good time celebrating the weekend with Bethany students and families.
SAVE THE DATE - Homecoming 2024
September 13-14, 2024
Class Reunion Plans - years ending in 3 and 8.
Class Reunion Plans
Class of 1958 - Attended Homecoming events— a class photo together, then the Heritage Dinner. After the meal, gathered in a classroom to share updates.
Representatives:
Ruby Bontrager - [email protected]
Steve Kauffman - [email protected]
Rosalyn Ledyard - [email protected]
Class of 1963 - Attended Homecoming events— a class photo together, then attended the Heritage Dinner. After the meal, gathered in a classroom for fellowship and class updates.
Representatives:
Ruth Miller - [email protected]
David Bishop - [email protected]
Class of 1968 - Attended Homecoming events— a class photo together, then attended the Heritage Dinner. After the meal, gathered in a classroom for fellowship and class updates.
Representative:
Gloria Holub - [email protected]
50th Reunion - Class of 1973 - Saturday option: 12:00 pm meet at Angel's House of Pancakes. Attended Homecoming events at Bethany—Then met at the cafeteria lobby after the panel discussion for a school tour. Attended 50th Reunion Dinner. After the meal, gathered in a classroom for fellowship and class updates. After party gathered at Keystone Pointe Lifestyle Center (1903 Keystone Dr, Goshen). Sunday option: 11:00 am meet at GBCo.
Representatives:
Paul Yoder - [email protected]
Gwen Hershberger - [email protected]
Norm Mast - [email protected]
Joan Vogt - [email protected]
Danile Martens - [email protected]
Class of 1978 - Friday, met at Carl and Stephanie Horner's home in Wakarusa at 6:00 p.m. Attended Homecoming events and had a class photo together. Got food truck item and ate in the Friendship Garden together. After the meal, gathered in a classroom to share updates.
Representative:
Randy Graber - [email protected]
Carl Horner - [email protected]
Class of 1983 - Attended Homecoming events and had a class photo together. Got a food truck item and ate in the Friendship Garden together. After the meal, gathered in a classroom to share updates.
Representatives:
Elaine Meyer Lee - [email protected]
Nancy Chupp - [email protected]
Darla Schumm - [email protected]
Robert Beachy - [email protected]
Tina Birky - [email protected]
Class of 1988 - Friday, after Music on the Lawn, met at Hacienda in Goshen. Saturday, attended Homecoming events and had a class photo together. Got a food truck item and ate in the Friendship Garden together. After the meal, gathered in a classroom to share updates.
Representative:
Sharon Brugger Norton - [email protected]
Class of 1993 - Friday evening met at Kris Shenk's home. Saturday, attended
Homecoming events and had a class photo together. Got a food truck item and ate in the Friendship Garden together. After the meal, gathered in a classroom to share updates.
Representative:
Jeff Bontrager - [email protected]
Class of 1998 - Attended Homecoming events and had a class photo together. Got a food truck item and ate in the Friendship Garden together. After the meal, gathered in a classroom to share updates.
Representative:
Angie Garber - [email protected]
Class of 2003 - Attended Homecoming events and had a class photo together. Got a food truck item and ate in the Friendship Garden together. After the meal, gathered in a classroom to share updates.
Representatives:
Jenna Liechty Martin - [email protected]
Roelf Kuitse - [email protected]
Brenna Steury - [email protected]
Class of 2008 - Attended Homecoming events and had a class photo together. Got a food truck item and ate in the Friendship Garden together. After the meal, gathered in a classroom to share updates.
Representatives:
Kelly Frey Martin - [email protected]
Elizabeth King - [email protected]
Class of 2013 - Attended Homecoming events and had a class photo together. Got a food truck item and ate in the Friendship Garden together. After the meal, gathered in a classroom to share updates and opened 10 year prediction forms.
Representative:
Ike Lehman - [email protected]
Class of 2018 - Attended Homecoming events and had a class photo together. Got a food truck item and ate in the Friendship Garden together. After the meal, gathered in a classroom to share updates.
Representatives:
Madison Swartzendruber - [email protected]
Gavin Rusel - [email protected]
Brooke Reinhardt Keyes - [email protected]
