Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Surrounded by her family, Julia Lafford Welbon '65 presents the doctoral robe of her late father, Lindsay A. Lafford P65, P71, L.H.D. '87, to Mark D. Gearan L.H.D. '17 and Mary Herlihy Gearan L.H.D. '17 in the President's Office.

Bill Schara P09, P12, P16 speaks about his late wife, Professor of History Maureen Flynn P'09, P'12, P'16, during this year's presentation of the Distinguished Faculty Awards in the Vandervort Room.

Provost and Dean of Faculty Titi Ufomata speaks to HWS alums, faculty and staff during the Distinguished Faculty Awards in the Vandervort Room. In recognition of their immeasurable contributions to the Hobart and William Smith community, Professor Emeritus of English Jim Crenner, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy Benjamin Daise and the late Professor of History Maureen Flynn P09, P12, P16 were each honored with Distinguished Faculty Awards during this years Reunion.

Director of Athletic Communications Ken DeBolt takes a photo of alum participants in the Tour de Finger Lakes Bike Ride.

Jan Charles '72, Polly Wilcox '72 and Honorary Trustee and Former Chair of the Board Maureen Collins Zupan '72, P'09, L.H.D.16 sing the lyrics of Yellow Submarine by the Beatles during the Pandora's Box reception for the Classes of 1972 in the Cellar Pub.

Alums enjoy a live jazz performance in the Davis Gallery at Houghton House.

Mark Henderson and Beretta Henderson Sandi '72 pose for a photo during a tour of the historic William Smith Inn.

Sam Solomon '17 and Ammenab-Taner Bennerson 18 lead a group of alums on a tour of downtown Geneva.

David Arthur '72 and Roger Frankel '72 pose for a photo at the 45th Reunion Headquarters in the Seneca Room.

President Mark D. Gearan L.H.D.17 gives the 'thumbs up' to this year's excited Reunion 2017 student staff.

The sun sets over the Quad on Thursday night.

Alums enjoy a day at the HWS Classic, which consisted of breakfast, 18 holes of golf, and lunch at the Clifton Springs Country Club in Clifton Springs, N.Y.

Professor of Environmental Studies John Halfman takes alums aboard the William Scandling, a 65-foot research vessel owned and operated by the Colleges.

While on a tour of the HWS Fribolin Farm on Friday, alums meet Gina, a 28-year-old Morgan horse who late philanthropist Carl Fribolin L.H.D. 14 competed with in harness racing.

Christopher McDonald '77, L.H.D. '13 -- the special guest of the annual HWS Classic -- poses for a photo with alums during a round of golf.

Students and alums sing along as President Mark D. Gearan L.H.D.17 plays piano during the 50th Reunion reception at the Presdent's House on Friday.