LTC Charles L Butler Army Reserve Center Rededication

We are rededicating the LTC Charles L Butler Army Reserve Center in Saco, Maine in June 2022, the 70th anniversary of his death in Vietnam.

The 99th Readiness Division will be the host as it is the "owner" while another reserve unit that provides NCOs to West Point's summer training is the tenant.

The dates are still more than a year away, and have not yet been locked in, but if any members of the class of 1950 wanted to be included on the guest list, please let Ambassador Larry Butler know at law.butler@gmail.com.

70th Reunion Cancelled

The Superintendent made the difficult decision to not host the class reunions scheduled this spring at West Point. This decision was made given the current conditions with the Coronavirus pandemic and the pending deadline each reunion class is facing with their reunion hotel.

Numerous events at the Academy have been impacted by the pandemic, particularly those involving Alumni, Parents, and the public. Unfortunately, they are unable to reschedule our reunion as this is the third set of reunions that could not be hosted due to the pandemic.

If you made a hotel reservation through the AOG, do NOT cancel it. The AOG will take care of that and you will avoid cancellation fees.

The Class has had a long run of Reunions and Minis over the years. There were so many great times plus the wonderful tailgates and football weekends, so remember times past and the classmates and wives we got to know.

It is with great affection for all of you, and many thanks for your support, that we will miss our 70th Reunion..

Post Retirement Activities

For the Class of 1950 Reunion Report, we’d like to have a report on post retirement activities for our classmates. This informative report will help classmates and family learn more about all the great achievements of the Class of 1950.

Below is Jack Wagner’s report.

We’re encouraging classmates to prepare a similar report. You can download a Word document of Jack’s report to use as an example to base your report on. Once your report is ready, please email it to Bill DeGraf.

Jack Wagner’s Post Retirement Report

Post Military Retirement Activities of John E. and Louise Wagner

Our post military retirement activities include much travel, post retirement positions, volunteer activities, club memberships, entertaining, additional education and professional registration, and Class of 1950 projects.

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Class Reunion Postponed

It is with deepest regret that we will have to postpone our reunion.  We are working with the WPAOG and USMA Staff to come up with new dates and will inform you when the date has been selected as well as when the hotel room blocks are open.  Speaking of room block, the WPAOG Staff will cancel your room for you.  We ask that you do not cancel them so that we, the Class of 1950, won’t owe the Thayer Hotel any fees for early cancellation.  Please be patient as we go through this epidemic. Stay safe and healthy!

Clyde Spence
Reunion Chair

Robin DeGraf Memorial

Passed away March 11, 2020 in her home the week before her 91st birthday. She was born March 20, 1929 in Seattle, Washington, the second child of Arthur and Gwyneth (Gamage) Wilde, and sister of Georgia (Wilde) Brotsch. She grew up in Petaluma, California.

She is survived by Col. William B. DeGraf, her stalwart spouse, whom she married over 69 years ago in West Point, NY; her daughters Gwyneth DeGraf and Leslie Jones and her sons Scot DeGraf and Brad DeGraf; as well as five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

The wife of an army officer, she moved frequently until the DeGrafs settled south of Alexandria in 1961 . She loved to sing harmony and sang in many church choirs, as well as Sweet Adelines. She led the a capella group Robin and the Hoods at The Fairfax, where she spent the last 14 years of her life. She was an avid genealogist and staunch Episcopalian.

She will be buried at West Point, New York. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hope House DC, P.O. 60682, Washington, DC 20039.

Gwyn Groseclose Memorial

Gwyndolyn Prows Groseclose went to be with the Lord on February 23, 2020. She was born March 24, 1927 in Panama City, FL to Robert and Alice Prows. She graduated from Bay County High School and attended Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC.

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70th Reunion Update

Less than 90 days until our reunion! Walt Adams and Clyde Spence will distribute an update in March as well as work to determine any special needs that classmates have regarding special needs, such as resolutions for disability/mobility issues, transportation to/from Fort Myer, West Point, and off-post hotels, etc.

70th Reunion Preliminary Itinerary

With less than 100 days until our reunion, things are coming together. Final details are still being worked out but here is the preliminary itinerary for our reunion.

Sunday, May 17

  • Welcome Reception w snacks/distribution of memorabilia & Lanyards ( Nametags)

Monday, May 18

  • Memorial Service

  • Class Business Meeting

  • Class Lunch at the West Point Club W/ Classes of '45 & '55

  • Hellcats Performance, at West Point Club

  • Academy & WPAOG Updates at West Point Club

  • Organ Recital at Cadet Chapel

  • Class Dinner at the Thayer

Tuesday, May 19

  • Alumni Exercises

  • Cadet Review

  • Class Photo

  • Alumni Luncheon in E wing

  • Bus Tour of the Academy

  • Class Dinner

Wednesday, May 20

  • Depart

70th Reunion Hotel Deatils

Room reservations are available for our reunion.

We have 35 rooms reserved for our class at the Thayer. These rooms will be allocated to classmates and widows on a first come, first serve basis through April 17. Additional rooms at the Thayer will be available for family members is available. The rooms are $300 + tax. Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-247-5047.

Accomodations for families and friends are available at nearby hotels. We have a block of rooms reserved at the Hampton Inn Harriman Woodbury Hotel ($179 + tax) about 20 minutes from West Point. Reservations can be made by calling 1-845-782-9600.

When calling to make reservations, please mention you are with the Class of 1950 reunion.