Reliving glory days and cherished memories
Friends from the Class of 1981 reunited on campus
At the end of June, a few members of the Class of '81 reunited in town and requested a nostalgic tour of their old residence floor and rooms at SMU.
Leading the group was Casey Shouse BA'81, who traveled from New Hampshire. Accompanied by Shauna Prest Higgins BSc'81, Pat Faye Scallian BSc'81 and Heather Grant Rhodenizer BA'81, the group meandered through the familiar corridors of "Hen Alley." They admired the enduring murals and made their way up to Vanier House, where B4 still held a special place in their hearts.
"Not a lot has changed, but at the same time, so much has changed," Shouse reflected as they revisited their old residence rooms. "There are so many great memories."
Casey Shouse in her former B4 residence room
Their visit also included a search for a commemorative tree planted in honour of a classmate who had passed away. After exploring the quad, they eventually identified the now towering tree by the plaque nearby.
The day was a journey down memory lane for the group, whose friendships have stood the test of time since their residence days 43 years ago. They left with a bag of SMU goodies, a gift from the Alumni Office, and a renewed sense of Husky pride.