The Board of Trustees of Eastern Nazarene College today announced it has voted unanimously to begin the process of closing ENC and transitioning it into a new educational enterprise that will carry on ENC’s legacy of providing a transformational education that equips diverse students to lead and serve our world as agent of Christ’s love and truth.
SAVE THE DATE
CELEBRATION OF LEGACY
1900 – 2024
October 4 – 5, 2024
Let’s recognize and honor ENC’s impact on our lives and thank God for His hand upon this institution over the years.
Stay tuned to this page for more details.
Celebration of Legacy Q&A
Q: Why is this event being called a celebration?
With a deep heritage spanning 124 years, we have much to celebrate and many memories to recall. The Legacy Celebration is an opportunity to recognize and honor ENC’s impact on our lives and thank God for His hand upon this institution over the years.
Q: What is happening to the money collected for the dinner, lunch, and reunions?
As in past years, all money collected is going directly to the cost of the event. No profit will be realized, and no donations beyond those needed to cover expenses will be solicited.
Q: May I tour the campus while attending the Legacy Celebration?
You are welcome to take a self-guided tour of Gardner Hall, Nease Library, Angell Hall, Canterbury Hall, Lahue and most of Mann Student Center. With the exception of Munro and Shields, common areas of the dorms will be open. Shields, Munro, Cove, Young Apartments and the dugout area will not be open for tours because we have residents using these spaces. It is important to note that since we will not be fully operational you can expect to see fewer employees and students on campus, limited furnishings in many spaces, and less decorative touches.
Q: Will there be a guided or self-guided tour of the Babcock Arboretum?
We have printed guides for self-guided tours and have reached out to one of the founders of the Arboretum to learn if he will be on campus and be willing to take groups by some of his favorite plantings. More to come.
Q: Will there be memorabilia available during the event?
Absolutely. Lots of giveaways and some sale items.
Celebration of Legacy Committee
- Lois Ingland ’79
- Matt Carpenter ’75
- Steve Yerdon ’75
- Nadine Pfautz ’74
- Wayne Derr
- Dick Mann ‘61
- Vicki Brenneman ‘79
- Scott Turcott ‘82
- Steve Kindt ‘91
- Douglas Restrick ‘76
- Brenda Henley ‘76
- Tyra Davis ‘24
Cluster Class Reunions
CLUSTER CLASS REUNIONS will be a significant part of the Celebration of Legacy weekend. These reunions welcome all alumni from whatever year attended. Traditional 5-year reunions have expanded to include “clusters” of alumni to enjoy more comprehensive gatherings.
Cluster Class Reunion Coordinators
Times and locations listed in Schedule of Events
1972 – 1976 (joining the Class of 1974, 50th Reunion)
Nadine Pfautz
nadine.pfautz@enc.edu
1977 – 1980 (joining the Class of 1979, 45th Reunion)
Robb Ingland
robb.ingland@gmail.com
Steve Ames
Itsallaboutbehavior@gmail.com
Marty Trice
martin.trice@verizon.net
Vicky Brenneman
vlbrenne@bellsouth.com
1981 – 1990 (joining the Class of 1984, 40th Reunion & Class of 1989, 35th Reunion)
Deanne Haas Lewis
deanne.lewis22@gmail.com
Gary Weslow
gwdewman@comcast.net
Janelle Haas Golden
thegolden5rock@gmail.com
Karen Ralston-Allison
kralston42@yahoo.com
1991 – 2000 (joining the Class 1994, 30th Reunion & Class of 1999, 25th Reunion)
Heidi Christmas
99@gmail.com
Stacy Hedges
stacyhedges1@yahoo.com
Jesse Casler
caslerj2000@gmail.com
Jennifer Bretsch
jenbretsch@yahoo.com
2001 – 2024 (joining the Class of 2004, 20th Reunion)
Janelle Murphy
janellenmurphy@aol.com
Meghan Reardon
meglreardon@gmail.com
Lodging
On Campus
We are pleased to offer a limited availability in Young Apartments! Please contact Wayne Derr Wayne.Derr@enc.edu for booking.
Hotels With Discounted Blocks of Rooms
2024 ENC Alumni Awards
Alumnus of the Year: Rick Reyenger, ENC Class ’74
Lifetime Achievement Award: William Taylor, ENC Class ’59
Service To ENC Award: Sharon & Bill Turner, ENC Class ’69
Achievement Award: Rev Matt Chewning & Beth Chewning, ENC Class ‘2004
Lifetime Service Award: Richard Pritchard, ENC Class ‘67
Special Tribute to Career of Dr. Nancy Detwiler. ENC Class ‘63
Register for Celebration of Legacy
Celebration of Legacy 2024 Schedule of Events
Check back for more details as the full schedule develops.
Friday, October 4th, 2024
Time
Event
Location
Celebration of Legacy Dinner
- Cost $55 pp; Preregistration and Payment Required
- Meal choices:
› Baked Scrod
› Lemon Spinach Chicken
› Vegetarian
› Gluten Free
Location: The Tirrell Room
254 Quarry Street
Quincy, MA 02169
Saturday, October 5th, 2024
Cluster Class Reunions
Time
Event
Location
Legacy Alumni Reunion
- Celebrating alumni who graduated 50+ years ago
- $20 pp at the door; Pre-registration Required
2001 – 2024 Cluster Class Reunion
- Celebrating Class of ‘04, ‘09, ‘14, ‘19, ‘24
1977 – 1980 Cluster Class Reunion
- Celebrating Class of ‘79’s 45th Reunion
1991 – 2000 Cluster Class Reunion
- Celebrating the Class of ’94’s 30th & the Class of ’99’s 25th
Time: 11:00am-12:30pm
1972 – 1976 Cluster Class Reunion
- Celebrating the Class of ’74 ‘s 50th
Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm
1981-1990 Cluster Class Reunion
- Celebrating the Class ’84’s 40th Reunion & the Class ’89’s 35th Reunion
General Events
Time
Event
Location
Celebration of Legacy Picnic
- Boxed lunches available
- All are Welcome
- COST: $20 pp; Preregistration and Payment Required
- Sandwich choice:
› Turkey
› Ham
› Chicken
› Vegetarian
› Roast Beef
Time: 3:00pm-4:30pm
Celebration of Legacy Worship Service
- Featuring the ENC Legacy A Capella Choir, ENC Gospel Choir, and ENC Contemporary Worship Team With special speakers from ENC’s past
Location:Wollaston Church of the Nazarene