WILLIAMSBURG, Va., May 20 -- William and Mary issued the following news release:
The following story originally appeared as an online exclusive for the W&M Alumni Magazine. - Ed.
The Class of 1976 chose the moniker "the Coolest Class Ever" for their 50threunion, but they could have used "Most Generous Class Ever." On April 25, as part of Traditions Weekend, the class presented President Katherine A. Rowe with a check for more than $36 million - the largest class gift ever recorded at William & Mary. Their final total: $36,098,180.08.
"The Class of 1976 earned their degrees during the U.S. bicentennial. They recognize that duty to others is core to civic leadership," said Rowe. "We joyfully celebrate the 'coolest class' at the country's q...