Class of 1962 Golden Reunion

This year, graduates from Arizona State University’s class of 1962 were invited to return to their alma mater for their Golden Reunion on May 3 and 4, 2012. The Alumni Association hosts this special two-day event each year, allowing classmates from the university's 50-year reunion class and their guests to reconnect with each other and ASU, as well as giving them the opportunity to lead the procession during the university's Spring Commencement.

Sun Devils who come back for Golden Reunion had the opportunity to take part in various events over the course of two days, including tours of the Mars Space Flight Center and the Biodesign Institute on the Tempe campus and a post-commencement lunch with legendary former ASU football Head Coach Frank Kush.

Tom Brokaw, respected news anchor and former managing editor of NBC's "Nightly News," delivered the main address at the 2012 spring undergraduate commencement. Brokaw was also presented with an honorary degree for his contributions to the field of journalism.

A major highlight was the Golden Circle Induction Ceremony, a candlelight ceremony in which class of 1962 graduates were inducted into the Golden Circle, an honorary group comprised of all classes who have celebrated their 50th reunion. Graduates formed a circle around Kachina Fountain in front of Old Main, and each class member lit a candle representing the light of knowledge. Reunion attendees were joined at this event by members of the class of 2012, as recipients of the Alumni Association's Moeur Awards and Outstanding Graduate Awards at Spring Commencement were inviteded to participate in the Golden Circle Induction.

Many former student leaders and successful graduates from the class of 1962 attended the reunion or helped plan it by serving on the reunion committee. Several of them reflected on their time at ASU and how it impacted their lives and careers. Read more>