The Great Class of 1997 and The Cornell Annual Fund

Since our class arrived on campus, we have been doing all that we could to embrace Cornell’s traditions and build a strong class network. We prided ourselves on being trendsetters and leaders.

Our leadership can be seen in the accomplishments we achieved while at Cornell, as well as what each of us has done since graduation. Our leadership in the area of alumni support is just one example of us coming together as a class in support of Cornell.

Senior Class Campaign

• Together, with the support of the Board of Trustees, we were able to endow the Class of 1997 Scholarship, which has helped make six students’ education and dreams possible.

• Reached 47% participation in the campaign (setting a new record at the time)

5th Reunion Campaign

• Raised $119,761 from 773 classmates (A new all-time record for dollars raised by a 5th Reunion Class!)

• Expanded our Ivy Society Membership (gifts of $250 and up) to 70 Members

• Surpassed Tower Club goal by 3 members with 8 Tower Club Members (Young Alumni level is $2,500 and up)

Please consider making a gift to Cornell today. Your support will help carry on the great tradition Cornell has as an educational institution where anyone may study any subject regardless of their financial need. You can make an unrestricted gift to Cornell University or direct it to your college, our class scholarship, or any other area that you care about.

Just imagine the possibilities!

If you'd like to support our Campaign, click here or call 1-800-279-3099.

Additional Reasons to Give: http://www.alumni.cornell.edu/fund/why_give.cfm
Cornell Annual Fund FAQ: http://www.alumni.cornell.edu/fund/faq.cfm

Class of 1997 Cornell Fund Representatives:
Bob Berstein (rlb6@cornell.edu) and Liz Everett (ee15@cornell.edu)