Class of 1986 40th Reunion

Four graduating seniors posing with a guest during commencement celebrations at Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont, in 1986; at right include David A. Lewis and Dana Scot Keene.

four Norwich cadets at their 1986 commencement ceremony surround an older woman.

Homecoming 2026 – October 14-18

Class of 1986 40th Reunion Dinner

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Time: Cocktails–6:30 p.m., Dinner–7:30 p.m.
Location: Sugarbush Resort, Castlerock Pub, Warren, VT


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Hello to all ’86ers!

The bonds we forged at Norwich are a permanent part of our lives, connecting us no matter where we are in this world. Norwich is home and all of us are Norwich family. Homecoming (October 14-18) is a great way to reconnect with classmates, teammates, and old friends.

If you have not attended reunions in the past, please join us for our 40th! Being back on The Hill will bring memories forward to laugh, remember, and renew. You can tour the campus and regale in past glories. The University has changed and you will be impressed.

Class Uniform: The Class of ’86 March-on uniform is a Cutter & Buck Soft Shell Jacket available in both men’s and women’s sizes. Unfortunately, orders can no longer be taken for the jacket.

Give back: The Class of 1986 fundraising goal is to raise $1,000,000 with at least 40% participation. With your help, we will get there! Our fundraising focuses on the following three priorities: 1. Norwich University Peace & War Center, Experiential Learning; 2. The Norwich Fund; 3. The Class of 1986 Scholarship. See more in the Class Gift section below!

Make your gift now.

Please contact any of us with questions and if needed, more information.

Class of 1986 Reunion Committee

Mike Amaral, Phil Baumann, Matt Ferri, Rob Lindefjeld, Bill Mooney and Steve Peters

Reunion Details

Norwich Cadets In Formation

Class Gift

For our 40th reunion, we raised $806,962.68 with participation of 26.8% of the class. (We had set fundraising goals of $1,000,000 with 40% participation.) 

Our fundraising focused on three priorities, and two classmates had offered a matching challenge... see more right below.

Make Your Gift Here
women and man stand on football field holding awards: Dawn Robinson '99 (L), Steven Bergholtz '84 (R)

Alumni Awards

Distinguished alumni were recognized with awards from the NU Alumni Association, Board of Fellows, Women Kicking Glass and NU Athletics. Follow the link below to view all awardees. Board of Fellows Medallion recipients were awarded at Thursday’s dinner. NUAA and Women Kicking Glass awards were presented at Saturday’s Alumni Parade, and Athletic Hall of Fame inductees were celebrated at Sunday’s brunch.

See Homecoming Honorees

Staff Contacts

Headshot photos of Diane Scolaro (left), Corey Touchette (right) with tan background

Diane Scolaro (Social)  |  Corey Touchette ’23, P’22, P’25 (Giving)

Help us establish an endowment for the Norwich University Peace & War Center, Experiential Learning for hands-on leadership experiences that address the world’s most pressing geopolitical challenges. There are are also options to donate to the Class of 1986 Scholarship and The Norwich Fund.

Two generous classmates, Bill Mooney & Phil Baumann, have each offered to match gifts toward the Peace & War Center endowment, dollar for dollar, up to $25,000 each! This means that every $1 you donate or pledge equal $3 toward the endowment! 

Sincere thanks to Bill & Phil! Make Your Class Gift Here.