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Class of 1975

Come Together: Class of 1975 50th Reunion Newsletter
August 2025

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    From CARL Talks to Fried Smelt: Our Reunion Had It All

    The Class of ’75 lit up campus with an unforgettable 50th Reunion weekend packed with music, memories, and milestones — even a heat wave couldn’t stop the celebration. With 149 classmates in attendance and over $16 million raised, we took home the Loving Cup and filled every moment with laughter, hugs, and heartfelt reconnections. From smelt at Nutting House to CARL Talks, dancing, and a powerful memorial service, the weekend was a wonderful reminder of the bonds we still share.

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    Reunion Memories Captured — Photos Now Online!

    What a weekend it was! Relive our 50th Reunion with photos from a memorable weekend.

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    The Arbcaster Encore: A Build, a Bid, and a Bonus Guitar, by Tom Hogg

    The Arbcaster auction ended with a curious winning bid of a number as mysterious as it is precise. But the Reunion tale didn’t reveal the full story: a second guitar, the one-of-a-kind “Ka-nobcaster,” was also born from that same Arboretum basswood. Custom-built with just one pickup and one knob for tele purist John Long, it now lives in Maine — a gift of craftsmanship, generosity, and Carleton creativity.

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    Reunion in Review, from the Program Committee

    What a blast we had at our 50th Reunion—thanks to everyone who showed up, pitched in, or cheered us on from afar! From art installations to wine tastings, heartfelt tributes to late-night laughs, every moment was made possible by your energy and generosity. Here’s to the Class of ’75—and to coming together again in 2030 for even more unforgettable fun!

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    Leaving a Legacy: Class of ’75 Raises $16.2 Million for Carleton

    On behalf of the Carleton Class of 1975 Gift Committee, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to our classmates for your generous commitment to sustaining the College’s excellence in teaching and learning. 

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    A Note of Thanks from Your Outreach Committee — Let’s Keep in Touch!

    We on the Outreach committee want to thank everyone who responded to our emails, texts, and phone calls, whether by answering; coming to the reunion; or thinking about your time at Carleton.

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This page was last updated on 5 January 2026
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