John Nolan ’70 and Buddy LeTourneau ’71 share a passion for their alma mater, with a vivid dedication to W&L that both have expressed as longtime class agents and 50th reunion leaders. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Washington and Lee postponed in-person gatherings, including reunions, for the past two years. LeTourneau and Nolan are hard at work with their committees to garner support for their respective 50th reunion class gifts while helping to organize events leading up to a much-anticipated Reunion Reconnect Weekend March 18-19, 2022.
“I think it will be great to have two 50th reunion classes come back to campus in March,” Nolan said. “That provides the opportunity for even more reconnecting.”
Nolan and LeTourneau are looking forward to celebrating together this spring. They are eagerly encouraging their classmates to come to campus in March and support the lasting legacies of their 50th reunion class projects.
The Class of 1970 chose to enhance the Robert E. R. Huntley Scholarship Endowment established during its 25th reunion. The Class of 1971 supports two new funds: The Class of 1971 Washington and Lee Scholarship Endowment and The Class of 1971 R.E. Lee Summer Research Endowment.
Supporting student success is a top priority for these devoted alumni and their classmates. “We’re graduating students who become alumni we can be proud of,” Nolan said.
During their reunion years, W&L honored Nolan and LeTourneau as Distinguished Alumni awardees (Nolan in 2020 and LeTourneau in 2021). “It’s personally fulfilling to be recognized for doing well by the place that was an important part of your foundation.” LeTourneau shared.