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Class of 1955 — 65th Milestone

Alumni Weekend, originally planned for April 24 and 25, has been postponed, helping to slow the spread of COVID-19. During this time of uncertainty, this decision is best for the protection of Rutgers’ alumni, staff, faculty, and friends.

During these difficult times, student support is more critical than ever.

The Class of 1955 has always remained dedicated to supporting the needs of students through our generous giving over the years. Now is no different. Despite not convening on campus for our 65th reunion just yet, we can still make an enormous impact. The Class of 1955 Scholarship Fund directly impacts the lives of Rutgers students. And right now, scholarships are of the utmost importance as students grapple with a loss of on-campus jobs, income, affordable housing, and basic necessities.

If you have the means, please give what you can because student support is vital during this time. After all, at Rutgers, this is what we do. We come together as a community to work together when it’s needed most. Your generosity will help prepare the next generation of students to better our world.

Please stay safe, be well, and thank you in advance for your continued generosity.

Class Giving Goal

Increase the endowment of the Class of 1955 Scholarship Fund.

$32,553
$30,000

It’s our 65th class anniversary!

To commemorate this milestone year, you can help us continue to make a difference in the lives of Rutgers’ outstanding students by making a gift to the Class of 1955 Endowed Scholarship Fund. Today, Rutgers–New Brunswick in-state tuition, including student fees, is $15,407 and out-of-state is $31,435. By increasing the endowment of our class scholarship, we will be able to provide greater assistance to students in need.

Don’t forget! Reunion is the perfect time to think about including Rutgers in your estate planning. Through an IRA rollover, gift in your will, or beneficiary designation, you can have a meaningful, long-term impact while taking steps to benefit your own financial situation.

Your 65th Milestone Campaign Committee

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Support your class's 65th milestone campaign and get listed on the honor roll below.

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All Gifts Made During the Fiscal Year Count

Gifts to any area at Rutgers made by members of the Class of 1955 during the reunion fiscal year (July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020) will count toward our class giving (campaign) total, and contributors will be added to the Class of 1955 Honor Roll of Donors for helping us make a significant contribution to the university.

The following will also be added toward our total:

  • Cash, credit, or even shares of stock
  • Estate gifts
  • Matching gifts from current or former employers

60th Reunion:

Increase endowment for Class of 1955 Endowed Scholarship

55th Reunion:

Increase endowment for Class of 1955 Endowed Scholarship

50th Reunion:

Establish the Class of 1955 Endowed Scholarship

45th Reunion:

Zimmerli Art Museum

40th Reunion:

Alexander Library Faculty Study Room

35th Reunion:

Zimmerli Museum: FL Wright Stained Glass Window

25th Reunion:

Establish Henry Rutgers Scholars Fund

  • Jack Witemeyer, Class President/Milestone Campaign Co-Chair
  • Gordon Macdonald, Vice President/Class Agent/Milestone Campaign Co-Chair
  • Ken Mason, Secretary
  • Daniel (Torp) Toleno, Class Correspondent/Historian
  • Mort Reinhart, Treasurer
  • Ernie Barrett
  • Richard Hemmer
  • Bob McBride

The online honor roll is updated monthly and lists everyone from the Class of 1955 who makes a gift during your 65th anniversary year.

  • Anonymous
  • Mr. Ernest J. Barrett
  • Mr. L. Arthur Beer
  • Mr. Malcolm R. Busch
  • Mr. Samuel H. Christie III
  • Mr. R. Bern Crowl
  • Mr. Steven Dola
  • Paul J. Dubow, Esq.
  • William F. Eastman, Ed.D.
  • Mr. Salvatore A. Fauci
  • Mr. Robert Gardner, Jr.
  • Mr. Ronald Gingold
  • Mr. Richard W. Gleason
  • Mr. David Grobstein
  • Reverend Richard B. Holzer
  • Dr. Stuart W. Hughes
  • The Honorable William J. Hughes
  • Reverend D. Gordon Jewett, Jr.
  • Alan L. Krumholz, Esq.
  • Mr. John Lenkey III
  • Gordon J. Macdonald, Ph.D.
  • Donald B. Maier, F.S.A.
  • Dr. William S. Marks III
  • Mr. Kenneth R. Mason
  • Mr. Ronald J. Mastrolia, Sr.
  • Mr. Robert H. McBride
  • Mr. Robert E. Messina
  • Colonel Joseph A. Neal
  • Mr. Erik A. Nicolaysen, III
  • Mr. Eugene P. Noris
  • Mr. John B. O’Hearn
  • Mr. Richard W. Pendleton, Jr.
  • Dr. Orest Popovych
  • Mr. A. Bruce Pyle
  • Mr. Vitolds Racenis
  • Mr. Morton Reinhart
  • Mr. Robert S. Ride
  • Mr. Kenneth P. Robinson
  • Mr. Allen J. Ross
  • Mr. Peter Rounds
  • Mr. Rudolf H. Ruedemann
  • Mr. Edwin J. Schwartz
  • The Honorable Donald A. Smith, Jr.
  • Mr. Walter E. Staab
  • Dr. Martin Steinweiss
  • Mr. William J. Swane
  • Mr. Eugene S. Taylor
  • Mr. J. Robert Valentino
  • Mr. George R. Walgrove, Jr.
  • Mr. John David Wasmer
  • Mr. John S. Witemeyer III
  • Mr. Paul Worobei, Jr.
  • Dr. Robert B. Zurier

Questions about gifts?
Contact the Milestone Campaigns Program:

Donna Valentino, Assistant Director
donna.valentino@ruf.rutgers.edu
75th, 70th, 65th, 60th, and 55th Milestone Campaigns