Alumni celebrated their favorite Hope memories during Alumni Weekend on April 28 and 29. This spring tradition included reunion events for 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987 and the Fifty Year Circle as well as the presentation of the Distinguished Alumni Awards.

  • A choir of students performs on stage in front of an audience during Alumni Weekend at Hope College. The stage is set in a chapel with large, colorful stained glass windows as a backdrop.
  • A man stands at a wooden podium with the Hope College seal, delivering a speech during Alumni Weekend.
  • A man in a black suit and orange tie speaks at a wooden podium with the Hope College seal during Alumni Weekend.
  • A large group of Hope College alumni standing in pews inside a chapel with stained glass windows, attending an event during Alumni Weekend.
  • Two people are on stage during an Alumni Weekend event at Hope College; one is playing an organ while the other stands nearby. An audience watches from the pews. The stage features a podium with the Hope College seal and an American flag. Stained glass windows are visible in the background.
  • Alumni gather inside a chapel with stained glass windows during Hope College’s Alumni Weekend. Some are seated in wooden pews while others stand in line. A man in a tan blazer shakes hands with another man near the front.
  • Alumni gather in a church with stained glass windows for a reunion event during Alumni Weekend at Hope College. Several people are standing and shaking hands near the front, while others are seated in pews, watching the ceremony. An American flag is visible on the stage.
  • A woman stands at a podium with a microphone, smiling, while a man in a suit shakes hands with another man. The backdrop shows an auditorium with wooden seats and a stage. The podium has a sign that reads "Hope College."
  • A group of alumni are seated and standing in a modern room with large windows and a wooden wall featuring an illuminated cross, during Alumni Weekend at Hope College.
  • A group of alumni gather in a large, modern room with green walls and wooden accents during Alumni Weekend at Hope College. The room features high ceilings with exposed beams and ductwork, and a large screen mounted on the front wall.
  • A group of alumni gather and converse in a modern indoor space with green and gray furniture during Hope College's Alumni Weekend. The room features several tables, chairs, and lounge areas, creating a welcoming environment for the event.
  • A group of alumni gather in a spacious hallway with high ceilings and modern lighting during Alumni Weekend at Hope College. Some are conversing, while others are holding papers and wearing name tags. The event includes reunion activities and the presentation of the Distinguished Alumni Awards.
  • A group of alumni walk through a large, empty auditorium with rows of gray seats during Alumni Weekend at Hope College.
  • A group of alumni stand on a mezzanine level and below, observing a large, unfinished room with a stone fireplace and modern lighting. The space is roped off with caution tape. The event is part of Hope College's Alumni Weekend, featuring reunion events and Distinguished Alumni Awards presentations.
  • A gourmet dish featuring two bright orange kumquats garnished with edible flowers, a wedge of watermelon radish, fresh green leafy vegetables, and three dollops of dark sauce, elegantly plated on a square white dish.
  • A table setting at Hope College Alumni Weekend, featuring a centerpiece with green moss, decorative silver plants, black stones, and white flowers. The table is adorned with blue linen, white plates, utensils, and glasses of water.
  • A decorative table centerpiece featuring a large, purple succulent placed on a bed of green moss, accompanied by white flowers and small, antler-like objects, set against a blue tablecloth with blurred tableware in the background.
  • A close-up of an elegant plate of food served during Alumni Weekend at Hope College, featuring thinly sliced radishes, greens, and a variety of colorful vegetables, garnished and presented artistically.
  • A woman speaks at a podium during Hope College's Alumni Weekend. Attendees are seated at tables with signs indicating class reunions, such as "Reserved 1967." The event includes large historical photos and awards displayed on a table.
  • Hope College alumni gather at a table with a sign labeled "TWO" during Alumni Weekend. The room is filled with people in formal attire, engaged in conversations and enjoying the event.
  • Three older men in suits are engaged in a lively conversation at a formal event during Hope College's Alumni Weekend. The table in front of them is set with plates of salad and glasses of water, and the background shows a reserved sign and a blurred indoor setting.
  • An older man in glasses and a gray sweater vest smiles while holding a program at a banquet table with other alumni during Hope College's Alumni Weekend.
  • A group of Hope College alumni gather around a table, smiling and conversing during Alumni Weekend. One woman stands and leans in towards a man holding a booklet titled "Annual Alumni Banquet." The table is set with water glasses and plates, and the background shows other attendees enjoying the event.
  • A man in a gray suit and orange tie speaks at a podium during Hope College's Alumni Weekend.
  • A man wearing glasses and a navy blue sweater stands and talks with another man at a table during Hope College's Alumni Weekend. The event features blue tablecloths and several alumni are visible in the background.
  • Two men in business attire converse animatedly during the Hope College Alumni Weekend. Both are wearing name tags, and other attendees are visible in the background, engaging in conversations. The event setting appears to be indoors with reserved seating signs on tables.
  • A group of alumni seated around a table, engaging in conversation and enjoying the Alumni Weekend at Hope College. The table is decorated with a floral centerpiece and set with glassware and plates.
  • A group of alumni seated at a table, engaged in conversation during Hope College's Alumni Weekend. The event, held on April 28 and 29, included reunion events for various classes and the presentation of the Distinguished Alumni Awards.
  • A group of alumni engaging in conversation and shaking hands at Hope College's Alumni Weekend. The event celebrates reunions for the classes of 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, and the Fifty Year Circle, and includes the presentation of the Distinguished Alumni Awards.
  • A group of alumni sit around a table engaged in conversation during Hope College's Alumni Weekend, with name tags visible on their clothing. The table is decorated with a bouquet of flowers and set with glasses and plates.
  • A group of alumni enjoy a meal together at Hope College's Alumni Weekend, with one woman in the center smiling and others engaged in conversation, surrounded by floral table decorations.
  • Two men in suits are engaged in a conversation and smiling at each other during the Hope College Alumni Weekend. The event is taking place in a well-lit indoor space with other attendees in the background.
  • Chefs in a kitchen preparing and serving food during the Hope College Alumni Weekend.
  • A grilled chicken breast placed on top of a roasted potato, surrounded by a bed of green vegetables and a red sauce, served in a white bowl.
  • Three men are standing and conversing around a table set for a meal, with plates of food and glasses of water in front of them at Hope College's Alumni Weekend.
  • A woman in a pink sweater is seated at a table with other alumni during Alumni Weekend at Hope College. She is engaged in conversation, with plates of food and glasses of water in front of her. Other attendees are seen in the background, some reading programs.
  • A man in a suit and patterned blue tie smiles while sitting at a table during an Alumni Weekend event at Hope College. A server is handing a plate of food to another guest, and there are flowers and glasses of water on the table.
  • A group of Hope College alumni seated at a formal event during Alumni Weekend, attentively listening. The attendees are dressed in business attire and seated around tables with blue tablecloths, elegant table settings, and floral centerpieces.
  • A man wearing glasses and a suit stands smiling at a podium with a microphone during Alumni Weekend at Hope College.
  • A group of alumni socialize and enjoy refreshments during Alumni Weekend at Hope College. The event included reunion activities for multiple graduating classes and the presentation of the Distinguished Alumni Awards.
  • Attendees enjoying a meal together at a Hope College Alumni Weekend event, with tables covered in blue tablecloths and attendees engaged in conversation.
  • An older man wearing glasses, a gray suit jacket, white shirt, and paisley tie speaks into a microphone at a podium during Hope College's Alumni Weekend.
  • An elderly man in a gray suit speaks at a podium during Hope College's Alumni Weekend. The backdrop includes images of a tree and a historic building.
  • A group of people stands in a room, clapping and smiling. An older man in a gray suit is shaking hands with another man in a dark suit. The event is part of Hope College's Alumni Weekend, which included reunion events and the presentation of the Distinguished Alumni Awards.
  • A large group of Hope College alumni stand together in a room decorated with blue and white tablecloths and floral centerpieces. They are gathered for Alumni Weekend, celebrating their favorite memories and reunion events for various class years, including the Fifty Year Circle. Some alumni are wearing name tags, and there are reserved signs on the tables.
  • A speaker stands at a podium addressing a seated audience during Hope College's Alumni Weekend. The event space has large, colorful photographs on the walls and a decorated stage with floral arrangements. Attendees at tables are engaging, with some signs indicating "Reserved 1967." Trophies and awards are visible on a table to the left of the speaker.
  • A woman stands at a podium speaking to a seated audience during the Hope College Alumni Weekend. The event features tables decorated with flowers and signs indicating reserved seating for the class of 1967. Large photos and awards are displayed in the background.
  • A woman in a red floral dress and black cardigan speaks at a podium during Hope College's Alumni Weekend. She is in a room with large windows showing a green, tree-filled landscape outside. Several people sit at round tables covered with blue tablecloths, listening attentively. Large photographs are displayed on the wall behind her.
  • A man in a suit and tie stands at a podium speaking into a microphone during Hope College's Alumni Weekend. Behind him are large photographs depicting memorable scenes from the college, including a basketball game and a gathering of students. To the left, a table is adorned with awards and Hope College gift bags.
  • Two men in suits smiling and holding plaques at Hope College's Alumni Weekend.
  • Close-up of several small dessert cups filled with layers of light green mousse, topped with toasted meringue, arranged on a white tray.

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