Class of 1960 sets records for giving in university donations

By Staff reports

An unprecedented 66.87 percent of alumni from the graduating class of 1960 have set the record for alumni participation in donations.

The class donated an outstanding $2,045,532 for the benefit of current and future Santa Clara students.

"These record-setting results are something we have tremendous pride in," said 50th Reunion Committee member Butch Erbst. "We've set a record that will be hard to beat."

Erbst noted a special bond among their class and with the SCU community. "All of these things had an impact and made us who we are today," he said. He adds that the wonderful education they received led to many of the class members going on to have distinguished and notable careers.

"It's inspiring to see a class this committed to improving Santa Clara, especially considering the changes they have seen over the last 50 years," noted university president, Fr. Michael Engh, S.J., who went on to say, "On behalf of current students, I want to sincerely thank all of the class members who made a gift or pledge to the reunion campaign."