Welcome Back, Class of 1976

Students sing in the 1976 May Day production of "The Magic Flute."

The 1976 men's track team. First Row: Coach Bob Hilty, D. Ashcraft, J. Burt, C. Diller, A. Rodd, Coach L. Copeland. Second Row: K. Yoder, T. Smith, R. Cushion, D. Young, J. Michael, P. Cain. Third Row: S. Smith, J. Littleton, J. Semenik, J. Bremer, M. Cummins, M. Benroth, M. Hartman, K. Michaels.

President L.L. Ramseyer receives a hood and the honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Bluffton University at the 1976 commencement. Pictured are Howard Raid and President Benjamin Sprunger.

Homecoming 1976 royalty on their parade float (L to R): Nancy Yeager, Joyce Baumgartner, Jane Roeschley, Arina Simcox, (unknwon crown bearer and flower girl).

An engaged male student is thrown into the Lagoon by fellow classmates in one of Bluffton's traditions.

Students studying on the main flooor of Musselman Library. Veiw is from the 1965 additon towards the Reading Room.
The 1976 Homecoming court on the coronation ceremony stage. L to R: junior Nancy Yeager, Queen Jane Roeschley, senior Anna Simcox and sophomore Joyce Baumgartner , with their escorts.

For 50 years, the members of Bluffton University’s Class of 1976 have carried Bluffton with them — its friendships, traditions, values and sense of community. 

This fall, classmates will return to campus during Homecoming weekend to celebrate their 50th reunion, reconnect with lifelong friends and revisit the places and experiences that helped shape their Bluffton journey. 


Pave the Way: The Class of 1976 Reunion Gift 

Rosenberger Drive

As part of the celebration, the Class of 1976 is also coming together to support “Pave the Way,” a reunion gift initiative benefiting the repaving of Rosenberger Drive, one of Bluffton University’s primary campus entrances. 

For generations of Beavers, this roadway has welcomed students, families and alumni to move-in days, Homecomings, graduations and countless everyday moments in between. 

By supporting this project, the Class of 1976 is honoring
Bluffton’s past while helping strengthen its future for the
generations who will follow.
 

Pave the Way


Celebrate the Memories. Leave a Legacy. 

50th-ReunionHomecoming 2026 is an opportunity to celebrate 50 years of Bluffton memories while making a lasting impact on the university that continues to connect the Class of 1976 decades later. 

Share a memory, message or note of encouragement with your classmates as we celebrate the Bluffton University Class of 1976’s 50th reunion. Submissions may be featured as part of reunion communications and celebration materials leading up to Homecoming 2026. 

View Homecoming Schedule  

Make Your Reunion Gift 

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