When James F. Anderton IV ’65 attended his 50th Reunion in 2015, he was proud of the fundraising efforts of his classmates — but he also saw opportunity. What if each 50th Reunion class was challenged to exceed their fundraising goals and the goals of other 50th Reunion classes? In the spirit of friendly competition, The Anderton 50th Reunion Cup was established.
The cup is awarded to classes celebrating their 50th Reunion that meet or exceed three of the four fundraising results of the two previous 50th Reunion Classes: class giving percentage in the 50th Reunion year, total Annual Fund contributions in the 50th Reunion year, total contributions since the 45th Reunion and number of Wheeler Society members.
The award isn’t merely an accolade — it’s a literal cup, a two-handled sterling silver trophy whose design was created in 1890 by Meriden Britannia, once the largest silverware company in the world. Each class year that earns the cup has their class year engraved on a plate on the trophy. The cup is on display in The Office of Advancement.
This 50th Reunion trophy is awarded to 50th Reunion Classes that meet or exceed three of the four fundraising initiatives below from the last two years.
Class giving participation percentage in 50th Reunion year
Total Annual Fund Contributions in 50th Reunion year
Total Contributions since the 45th Reunion
Number of Wheeler Society members
Past Winners
2022 - Classes of 1972 2019 - Classes of 1969 2018 - Classes of 1968 2016 - Classes of 1966 2015 - Classes of 1965 2014 - Classes of 1964
