Anne Nelson Jones ’55 Among Members of New DePauw Loyalty Society

When Anne Nelson Jones ‘55 made her 50th Reunion gift, it accompanied a proud note indicating it was the 50th consecutive year in which she had supported her alma mater. This is exactly the kind of special commitment the University aims to recognize through the DePauw Loyalty Society.

The DePauw Loyalty Society will recognize all alumni and friends who have participated in the Annual Fund for five or more consecutive years, regardless of the size of their gifts.

While Anne Jones set a personal milestone in her giving, she joined more than 10,000 other alumni and friends who give something back to the University every year. Anne explains the reasons for her flawless record by saying “DePauw is a magical school that shapes each graduate in a way one cannot imagine or appreciate until they take a moment to step back and reflect on their experience as a student.”

Whether it’s her memories of walking down Anderson Street to the Union Building, drinking coffee with friends at the Duck, or serving as a leader for both Delta Delta Delta sorority and Mortar Board, Ms. Jones says that although time has passed since her days on campus, DePauw still hold a memorable place in her heart. “I adore DePauw and miss the campus and the people. I made lasting friendships with classmates that I still keep in touch with today and I have fond memories of professors such as Miss Lucile Scheuer, Miss Nelle Barnhart, and Dr. Wally Graves.”

Ms. Jones, who today resides with her family in Greensboro, NC, says that her professional career as a high school guidance councilor was a result of her work in the Student Union and as a mentor to freshman students on campus. “DePauw definitely had an affect on my career. I received my Master’s Degree at age fifty because DePauw instilled in me a belief in life-long learning. All the extracurricular activities I participated in on campus played a large role in my professional life.”

DePauw continues to be shaped by the loyal support of alumni, parents, and friends. Today, DePauw aims to recognize and honor alumni, parents, and friends who demonstrate their loyalty to DePauw through the DePauw Loyalty Society. All members of the DePauw family who make a gift of any size to the Annual Fund for five or more consecutive years will be honored as a member of this giving society. Lifetime membership will be granted to those persons who give for twenty five or more continuous years.

For more information, or if you have questions, please call or e-mail John Kuka , Director of the Annual Fund, at 800-446-5298.