University of Denver Spring 2025

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Cover photo correction I enjoyed the new edition of the University of Denver Magazine. By way of introduction, I graduated in 1955 and was editor of The Clarion in 1954-55. I would like to clarify the cover picture. It’s not from the ’30s. Behind the wheel is Tom Bottone, Homecoming chair 1954 ... on the running board is Nancy Corpening, Homecoming queen 1954. At The Clarion, I saw all sorts of pictures. The car may be from the ’30s, but the folks in it were my classmates. – David Rothenberg (BA ’55)

Remembering Homecoming ’55 I am sending information regarding the photo on the cover and picture on page 37. The photo was most likely taken for Homecoming 1955. The girls were all members of different sororities. The girl inside the car was Jan Evans Bowen. Most of the girls were from Denver. Tuition was very inexpensive at that time, and the GIs were returning after serving their military time. In 1965, I took my small children to see Lady Bird Johnson (back cover photo). She was presented to the audience before the planting in the old football stadium. Afterwards, she planted some trees in Denver. I enjoyed the issue, and it brought back many memories. – Eleanor Opie Buchanan (BA ’57)

SHARE YOUR Commencement Memories

Welcome to DU This photo is from fall 1993. I believe these were either student senate leaders or SOAR leaders. Dan Booke and Kevin Navarro are in the picture. – Keely Gohl (BSAC ’98)

We want to hear your commencement stories! Who was the speaker? Do you remember what advice they gave? What was going through your mind as you ended your time at DU and entered the next journey in your life? What excited you and what made you anxious? How

did you celebrate and with whom?

Visit du.edu/shareyourstory to share your memories and photos. Select entries will be featured in an upcoming digital exclusive story.

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