Alumni returned to Holland and celebrated their favorite Hope memories with classmates and friends during Alumni Weekend. The event also featured a seminar about Hope College’s history and a celebration featuring a musical composition commissioned for its Sesquicentennial.

  • A group of six alumni pose together on a stone sculpture in front of a historic building on the Hope College campus during Alumni Weekend. The sculpture resembles a small boat, and the stone base has a plaque. The alumni are smiling and enjoying their time together. The background includes a tree and green lawn.
  • Three elderly men, dressed in suits and ties, sit on chairs in front of a brick wall and a projection screen, smiling and engaging with an audience during Hope College’s Alumni Weekend.
  • A speaker stands at a podium addressing a large audience seated in a well-lit room with a high ceiling. The screen behind the speaker displays the title "Hope at 150: How Rocky Was the Road to Success?" with the presenter's name and date. The attendees are engaged, listening intently, and the atmosphere is lively.
  • A speaker stands at a podium with a microphone, presenting in front of an audience during Hope College's Alumni Weekend. Behind the speaker is a projector screen displaying the title of the presentation, "Hope at 150: How Rocky Was the Road to Success?" along with the name Jacob E. Nyenhuis, and the date, 30 April 2016. The room has brick walls and a high ceiling.
  • A large group of alumni seated in a conference room, listening to a speaker at a podium during Hope College's Alumni Weekend. A presentation is projected on a screen behind the speaker.
  • Two men in suits are at an organ, with one seated playing the instrument and the other standing beside him, observing.
  • Alumni gather inside a chapel with stained glass windows during Hope College’s Alumni Weekend. Some are standing and chatting, while one person sits on a pew, smiling.
  • Two elderly alumni smiling and holding an orange and blue umbrella, walking in the rain during Hope College’s Alumni Weekend. A woman in a turquoise raincoat is visible in the background near a stop sign at the intersection of Columbia Avenue.
  • People shaking hands and exchanging papers during Hope College’s Alumni Weekend in a room with stained glass windows.
  • A large group of alumni gather in a spacious, modern indoor setting during Hope College’s Alumni Weekend. People are engaged in conversations, enjoying refreshments, and celebrating their memories. The event celebrates Hope College’s Sesquicentennial with a seminar on its history and a special musical composition.
  • Two women smile and pose closely together for a selfie during Hope College’s Alumni Weekend. A plaque with donor names is visible in the background.
  • A choir dressed in colorful robes performs on stage during Hope College's Alumni Weekend. The stage features a flower arrangement on the left and a man at an organ on the right. The audience is visible in the foreground, clapping and watching the performance.
  • A large group of alumni gathered in an auditorium, with some standing and others seated, as a man plays a piano on stage. A choir in colorful robes stands on the balcony above.
  • A group of elderly alumni walking together under umbrellas on a rainy street during Hope College’s Alumni Weekend. They are smiling and wearing name tags with orange lanyards. Trees and a stop sign are visible in the background.
  • A group of alumni gather around a table with name tags during Alumni Weekend at Hope College. Two women are seated at the table, assisting attendees. The event is held in a bright room with large windows overlooking a campus scene. The alumni appear engaged and cheerful, celebrating their memories and reconnecting with classmates and friends.
  • Table setting at Hope College’s Alumni Weekend featuring a green tablecloth, a small succulent plant in a white pot with "150" printed on it, a plate with food, a glass of water, and silverware. In the background, people can be seen in a well-lit dining area with modern decor.
  • Two Hope College 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award plaques displayed on stands. The left plaque honors Thomas Nowotny, Class of 1959, and the right plaque honors Timothy G. Laman, Class of 1983.
  • A table set for an event with a green tablecloth, featuring a floral centerpiece with white and orange flowers, a small succulent plant in a pot labeled "150," a glass of water, a coffee mug, an appetizer plate with food, and a program labeled "Annual Banquet" with an image of two people on it.
  • Attendees at Hope College's Alumni Weekend gather and socialize around tables in a warmly lit room. Two women in the foreground embrace in a hug, smiling warmly. A sign on a table reads "Reserved for the class of 1968."
  • A group of older alumni seated around a table with a green tablecloth at Hope College during Alumni Weekend. The table is set with plates of food, cups, and a central floral arrangement. The event takes place in a room with brick walls, and other attendees are visible in the background.
  • A group of alumni seated around a table with green tablecloths, enjoying a meal and smiling at the camera during Alumni Weekend at Hope College. The table is set with plates of food, glasses of water, coffee cups, and a floral centerpiece with orange tulips and white flowers. Other attendees are visible in the background, engaging in conversations.
  • A man in a suit stands at a podium addressing an audience during Alumni Weekend at Hope College. The room is decorated with bright floral arrangements, and plaques are displayed on a table beside the podium. A backdrop features historical images of the college. Attendees are seated at tables, listening attentively.
  • A group of alumni from the class of 1966 sit together at a table with green tablecloths, enjoying a meal and conversation during Hope College's Alumni Weekend. The table is adorned with a floral centerpiece and a "Reserved for the Class of 1966" sign.
  • A woman stands at a podium speaking into a microphone during Hope College's Alumni Weekend. She is wearing glasses and a patterned dress. Behind her are large photos, one of a crowd in an auditorium and another of a tree-lined outdoor scene.
  • A group of alumni sit around a table with a green tablecloth, enjoying a meal and conversation during Alumni Weekend at Hope College. A sign on the table reads "Reserved for the Class of 1966," and the table is decorated with vibrant flowers. A server is pouring coffee in the background.
  • A speaker stands at a podium addressing an audience during Hope College's Alumni Weekend. Behind the speaker, there are large photographs depicting scenes from the college's history and two framed awards displayed on a table. The audience is seated at round tables decorated with green tablecloths and floral centerpieces.
  • A speaker addresses a crowd during Hope College’s Alumni Weekend. The event features a decorated stage with flowers and plaques, and a backdrop of large historical photos depicting the college's history. Attendees, seated at round tables, listen attentively.
  • A woman stands at a podium speaking to an audience during Hope College's Alumni Weekend. The room is decorated with flower arrangements and large photos on the wall, and several plaques are displayed on a table next to the speaker.
  • Alumni gathered around a table with a green tablecloth, enjoying a meal and conversation during Alumni Weekend at Hope College. A sign on the table reads "Reserved for the Class of 1966." The event is held in a bright room with large windows in the background.
  • A large group of alumni gathers in a spacious, modern venue with floor-to-ceiling windows for Alumni Weekend at Hope College. Attendees are seated at round tables adorned with green tablecloths and floral centerpieces, engaging in conversation and enjoying a meal. A woman stands at a podium at the front of the room, addressing the crowd.
  • A woman stands at a podium speaking to a seated audience during Hope College's Alumni Weekend. The room is decorated with large photographs, flowers, and two plaques on a table.
  • Two men standing side by side holding framed plaques that read "Hope College" with the text "2016 Distinguished Alumni Award." Both are dressed in suits, wearing boutonnieres. Background features large, colorful images and photos of historical importance to Hope College.
  • A man in a suit plays the piano in a modern, well-lit dining area. In the background, several people in formal attire converse and enjoy refreshments during the Hope College Alumni Weekend.
  • Small dessert cups filled with a layered treat, topped with whipped cream and served with clear plastic spoons, arranged on a white tablecloth.
  • Chocolate cupcakes with swirls of chocolate frosting, each topped with a small triangular piece of dark chocolate, arranged on a white surface.
  • A small succulent plant in a white pot with the Hope College 150th anniversary logo printed on it. The logo reads "1866-2016" and "150".

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