Shadwick Yoder ’25 drives alumni around on a student-led golf cart tour of campus during 2025’s Reunion Weekend. K Pearlman Photography.
Daphne Johnston Elliott didn’t take many photos at Mary Washington, since developing film was expensive when she was in college. But she always treasured the times she spent on campus, including coming to Reunion Weekend every five years since she graduated in 1976.
“Our photos might be old and yellowed, but I hope they bring back fond memories,” said Elliott, a longtime reunion volunteer who assembled a slideshow for her class’s 50th Reunion Weekend dinner. But as much as she enjoys looking back on the past, she’s equally excited about the University’s future. “We’re always eager to see what’s new at Mary Washington and to get to know current students.”
More than 550 alumni and their families and friends are expected to return to the University of Mary Washington for the 2026 Reunion Weekend, May 29 to 31. The event specifically honors classes ending in 1 and 6, but all Eagles are invited to reunite, reminisce and rediscover what they love about Mary Washington.
“Many of us have not seen each other for years, but when we do, we pick right up where we left off,” said Margo Clifford, who joined Elliott for the first time to volunteer her time and talents on the Reunion Weekend planning committee. “We’ve enjoyed sharing our stories about Mary Washington and our deep love for this place.” Read more about 2026 Reunion Weekend.
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