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Heliotrope Hell! 365体育博彩_365体育app-彩票*官网 want blood! So, Scarlet it is. — 1886
Today, on our 04.29.26 Day of Giving, a group of leaders is offering $700,000 in support of Wabash students as a challenge to the Wabash Nation to reach 5,000 gifts in a single day.
In recognition of 140 years of Scarlet being the official color of Wabash College, every 1,000 gifts will unlock $140,000.
Raise the banner high for Wabash students with your gifts!
1,000 Gifts unlock $140,000
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A special thanks to our Lead Challenge donors:
- Munawar Ali ’93 and Maura Cullen
- Brian Beesley ’88
- Brad ’83 and Julie Benbow
- Chris ’81 and Trish Braun
- Greg ’87 and Jane Castanias
- Chad ’00 and Maheen Cleaver
- Jim ’85 and Jane Davlin
- Greg ’85 and Sarah Estell
- Jennifer Evans P’15 and Jack Tankersley
- Eric ’94 and Amanda Eversole
- Scott and 365体育博彩_365体育app-彩票*官网ndy Feller
- Alex ’03 and Alice Fruth
- Jim ’95 and Rem Hawksworth P’28
- Andrew ’90 and Kerrie Hecker
- Wayne ’84 and Sandy Hentrup
- Gregory H’19 and Lora H’15 Hess
- Craig ’99 and Jessica Higgs
- Jim ’84 and Kerry Kilbane
- Jake ’03 and Darcy Knott
- Frank ’82 and Lisa Kolisek P’11,’14
- Charlie Kolisek ’14 and Colleen Kennedy
- Ray ’78 and Anne LaDriere
- David ’81 and Lynn Lewis
- Will ’11 and Kristen Logan
- David Marshall ’83
- Travis ’98 and Christine Merrill
- Houston ’85 and Sonia Mills
- Kelly Pfledderer ’96 and Jennifer Jones
- Mike ’87 and Cindy Rapier
- Rob ’92 and Leigh Rudicel P’19,’20
- John ’69 and Diane H’99 Schroeder P’99
- Scott ’99 and Leigh Schroeder
- Matt Schulz ’06
- Brian ’12 and Katie Shelbourne
- Jim ’82 and Maryann Snyder
- Khurram Tahir ’01
- Joe Turk Jr. ’89
- Tom ’73 and Anne Walsh
- Jonathan ’98 and Vanessa Walsh
- Bill ’83 and Carol Wheeler
- Fred ’69 and Debrah Wilson
- Paul ’75 and Betty Woolls H’75
- Kathy and Rob Wunderlich P’18,’21
- Dave Zimmerman ’93
Why Give on 04.29.26?
Your gifts today ensure the world shall see our Scarlet Banner go! Join us and support this place, our students, and the transformational Wabash experiences we all have come to expect and appreciate. Raise your Scarlet Banner high!
Affinity Challenges
When an individual or group sets up an Affinity Challenge, they “challenge” others in their circles to make a gift on the 2026 Day of Giving. If you help them meet their goals, they will make a gift for the pledged amount.
Interested in leading an Affinity Challenge? Contact us today at 877-743-4545 to put your money on the line and inspire people from your class, living unit, city, campus organizations, and beyond. By reaching your friends and networks, you will elevate our College to even greater heights.
All gifts to Athletics affinity challenges will support the Athletic Director’s Fund to strengthen all our teams and facilities.
| Code | Give | Gifts | Challenges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | Give Now | 1 | Wabash Baseball played their first game in 1866. To raise the banner for 160 years, Mike Gullifor ’80, Jackson Blevins ’20, Justin Vander Iest ’06, and an anonymous fan raise the banner in support of Coach Jake Martin ’03 and his Little Giants squad. They hope you’ll step up to the plate on 04.29.26 and will give a combined $4,000 when this challenge reaches 125 gifts. |
| Basketball | Give Now | 4 | “Gimme a W!” Raising the banner to cheer the Little Giant Cagers, Head Coach Kyle Brumett, Rhenwick Young ’77, Dan Skaggs ’78, Mark Oetting ’80, Mark Lazar ’81, Dave Bromund ’85, Mike Ricks ’87, Beau Barrett ’98, Kevin Gearheart ’98, Reed Hoyer ’03, Kyle Coffey ’06, Chase Haltom ’10, Brian Shelbourne ’12, Colten Craigin ’13, Matt Kaczkowski ’13, Kasey Oetting ’15, Marcus Kammrath ’16, Daniel Purvlicis ’16, and Dalton Vachon ’19 have put up a total of $22,100 to challenge alumni, parents, students, and supporters of Wabash basketball. A slam dunk (100 gifts to this challenge) unlocks $7,000. The trey from downtown (150 gifts) unlocks another $7,000. And the buzzer-beater (200 gifts) nets $8,100 more. What’s that spell? WABASH! One more time…WABASH! |
| Football | Give Now | 15 | Coach Greg Carlson was the face of Little Giant Football as the head coach for 18 seasons from 1983 to 2001 and was the second winningest coach in Wabash football history. He passed away last November. So when this challenge reaches 171 gifts (the number of games he coached) toward the ultimate goal of 250 gifts, Head Coach Jake '98 and Christina Gilbert, John Greves '68, John Houser ‘84, Ron Bigler ‘85, Marty Gregor ‘85, Tara and Chris Ings ’96, Brad Boas ’06, Austin Hodges ’13, and Houston Hodges ’15 will raise the scarlet banner with a combined gift of $5,450. |
| Golf | Give Now | 3 | To raise the banner for Coach Justin Kopp ’21 and the golf team, Mark Lazar ’81, Gloria and Coach Mac Petty H’82, Dow Dellinger ’93, Chris Carpenter ’96, Scott Benedict ’98, Todd Vogel ’04, Jake German ’11, Nick Schenkel ’15, and Scott Bye ’19 will give a total of $5,650 when this challenge reaches 100 gifts. |
| Lacrosse | Give Now | 1 | Anonymous parents P’28 are raising the banner in support of Coach Nate 365体育博彩_365体育app-彩票*官网bber’s Lacrosse team. They’ll make a gift of $5,000 when this challenge reaches 50 gifts. |
| RedPackTrack&Field | Give Now | 6 | Raising the banner for Coaches Clyde Morgan H’11 and Tyler McCreary and the Wabash Cross Country and Track & Field teams, Ted Ferguson ’77, Ron Bigler ’85, Steve Pfanstiel ’95, Emmanuel Aouad ’10 and 365体育博彩_365体育app-彩票*官网s Chamblee ’12 will give a combined $2,850 when this challenge reaches 150 gifts. Congratulations to freshman Brock DeBello, who earned First Team All-America honors with 6th in the 400-meter dash, and senior Quinn Sholar, who earned Second Team All-America recognition in the shot put, both at DIII Indoor Nationals. |
| Soccer | Give Now | 1 | To raise the banner of Coach Chris Keller and our Little Giant soccer team, Scott Dreher ’82, Chris Davis ’98, Gary Simkus ’08, Joe Stiglitz ’13, Scott Bye ’19, Brian and Dr. Stephanie Kinnaman P’27, and Todd Douglas will give a total of $6,800 when this challenge reaches 100 gifts. |
| SportsMed | Give Now | 1 | Todd Douglas is raising the banner for Wabash’s unsung heroes: the Sports Medicine staff who care for our student-athletes. He’ll match every dollar to this challenge up to $1,000. |
| SwimDive | Give Now | 13 | 365体育博彩_365体育app-彩票*官网’re raising the banner for Coaches Will Bernhardt, Keith Gill, and Alistair Frost and for sophomore Ryan 365体育博彩_365体育app-彩票*官网st, who’s 8th place in the 200 back at DIII Nationals earned him All-American honors. When this challenge reaches 100 gifts, Robin and Coach Gail Pebworth H'91, Steve Whitaker '86, Doug Piazza ’89, Ron Pitcock ’91, Hugh Vandivier ’91, Chris Bly ’06, Leo Priemer ’06, Tony Caldwell ’07, Zech Banks ’16 and Clayton 365体育博彩_365体育app-彩票*官网um ’16 will contribute a total of $5,800. |
| Tennis | Give Now | 1 | Raising the banner for Coach Daniel Bickett and his 14-11 Little Giants, Bill Fell ’75, Ryan Hartzog ’88, Kip Aitken ’91, and Cam Starnes ’04 will collectively give $3,900 when this challenge reaches 100 gifts. |
| Volleyball | Give Now | 0 | Raising the banner for Coach Ashaun Baker and his Little Giants, Billy Powers ’12, Caroline and Erik Volk P'26'28, and an anonymous fan will match all gifts to this challenge up to a total of $1,750. |
| Wrestling | Give Now | 5 | Wabash Wrestling continued to grow this season sending three qualifiers to Nationals, garnering a National Runner-Up and two All-Americans, and placing 19th out of 68 teams. Coach Jake Fredrickson and his staff recruit top student-athletes. To help make it A Scarlet Banner Day, the following band of Wabash brothers pledge to buy warmups, infinity rope, a shot sled, and a snap-down cable machine. Dr. Dan Emerson ’98, Dr. Chris Healy ’05, Dr. Anthony Inzerello ’93, Andrew McCoy ’05, Adam Miller ’05, David Miller ’H05, and Dr. Garrett Thiel ’08 have pledged a total of $15,200 to match gifts to this challenge. |
| Bachelor | Give Now | 6 | The Bachelor recently dominated the Indiana Collegiate Press Association awards in its division and took home best small-college newspaper honors for the fourth straight year. Ben Beringer ’87, Ezra Ball ’96, Adam Alexander ’16, and Emily and Patrick Bryant ’16 raise the banner of the student voice of Wabash since 1908 and will give a total of $7,000 when this challenge reaches 125 gifts. |
| GleeClub | Give Now | 5 | These sons of Wabash sing of the color we love so well. Ivan Green '69, Steve Rogers ’77, Doug Piazza ’89, Brian Clem ’04, Sean Cavanaugh ’16, Jake 365体育博彩_365体育app-彩票*官网ber ’25, and Retired Director Richard Bowen invite Glee Club members, family, and friends to raise the banner for Wabash today. When this challenge reaches 150 gifts, they’ll collectively provide accompaniment to the tune of $7,550. |
| LaAlianza | Give Now | 2 | La Alianza/Unidos Por Sangre continues connecting campus to community, so today we celebrate the newly dedicated Latino Community Center and the continuing work of Dr. Julio Enríquez-Ornelas, Coach Chris Keller, and Alina Valencia. To raise the banner, Nancy and David Orr ’57, Emilio Robles ’94, Bert Salinas ’97, Dr. Julio Enríquez-Ornelas ’08, Joel Bustamante '11, and Jill and Dan Rogers H’12 invite hermanos, alumni, families, and the Crawfordsville community to support this challenge. They’ll match each dollar given to this challenge up to $2,000. La Alianza / Unidos Por Sangre sigue conectando a la Universidad de Wabash con la comunidad, y hoy celebramos la reciente inauguración del Centro Latino Comunitario y el trabajo continuo del Dr. Julio Enríquez-Ornelas, el Coach Chris Keller y Alina Valencia. Para alzar la bandera escarlata, Nancy y David Orr ’57, Emilio Robles ’94, Dr. Julio Enríquez-Ornelas ’08, Bert Salinas ’97, Joel Bustamante '11, y Jill y Dan Rogers H’12 invitan a los hermanos, exalumnos, familias y a toda la comunidad de Crawfordsville a apoyar este reto.? Ellos igualarán cada dólar donado hasta alcanzar $2,000. |
| MXIBS175 | Give Now | 5 | Our organization’s namesake loved people, and he embraced humanity. In moments of darkness and chaos, we believe Brother Malcolm would want us to shine brightly and make our community better. Out of respect for Brother Malcolm and the commitment, dedication, and tenacity of our first Directors, Dr. Peter Frederick H’92 and Horace Turner H’76, this affinity challenge is offered. Once 175 gifts of at least $5 are submitted, Reese Hamilton ’97, Steven Jones ’87, Zach Mulholland ‘06, Deonte Singfield ‘11, Terrance Tharpe ’00, Chris Worden ’92, and Rhenwick Young ’77 will give $2,400 to Wabash in support of the Turner Fund to continue the significant work that produces meaningful member outcomes. |
| NewmanCenter | Give Now | 3 | Since 1968, the Newman Catholic Center has provided a spiritual home for Wabash students. To raise the banner for Fr. Michael Bower and the continuing work of the center, Jay Adams ’97 and Robert Bloss ’09 will give a combined $1,750 when this challenge reaches 68 gifts in celebration of our founding in ’68. |
| Rugby | Give Now | 2 | 365体育博彩_365体育app-彩票*官网 raise the banner for the successes of Teams 48 and 49 that posted an overall record of 11-3 with a +201 point differential. Brad Graden '91 P'25, Kevin Holle ’91 P’22, Bobby Beyer ’01, and Matt and Stasia Demos Mills P’27 will collectively give $4,324 when this challenge reaches 49 gifts. |
| SphinxClub | Give Now | 12 | “Heliotrope Hell!” To celebrate 140 years of “365体育博彩_365体育app-彩票*官网 want blood!” Mike Kelley ’70, Ross Dillard '07, Kyle Hayes '09, Joe Stiglitz ’13, and an anonymous donor will give three cheers for Alma Mater and a total of $4,500 when this challenge reaches 140 gifts. Wabash Always Fights! |
| WabashChristianMen | Give Now | 0 | Wabash Christian Men raise the banner for how Wabash provides space for men of like-minded faith to build a brotherhood. Brad Benbow '83, Brian Clem ’04, Jordan Brewer '11, and Andrew Forrester '11 will contribute a total of $2,800 when this challenge reaches 90 gifts. |
| shOUT | Give Now | 7 | Raising the banner for 33 years of 'shOUT on campus, Dr. Dave Pancost ’69 and Dr. Paige Franklin; Brad Sterrenberg ’80 and Allen Jones; co-founder Randall Cole '92; Marc Nichols '92 and Jamie Collins; Nicholas Maraman ’10; and an anonymous donor will give a total of $4,000 when this challenge reaches 150 gifts. |
| DeanMoore | Give Now | 4 | The Class of ’69 established the Dean Moore Scholarship Fund in 2013 to provide tuition assistance to students of need. Celebrating Norman C. Moore H’77, Wabash Dean of Students from 1955 to 1984, the Class of ’69 has set up a pledge pool to match any gift dollar-for-dollar to this 04.29.26 Day of Giving challenge up to $28,350. Since 2013, the Dean Moore Scholarship has assisted 34 unique students, with 42 scholarships awarded. #A Scarlet Banner Day |
| FirstGen | Give Now | 3 | On 04.29.26, we raise the banner in support of our first-generation college students. Approximately 30% of our students, 20% of our staff, and 70% of the senior staff are first in their families to attend college. To honor these students, alumni, faculty, staff, families, and friends, Anne-Marie Lemal and Dean Scott Brown, CFO Kendra and Owen Cooks, Dean Michelle and Wade Janssen, Dean Steven Jones ’87, Kelly and Dean Todd McDorman, and Laura and AD Jim Peeples along with alumni Jeff Boggess ’89, Justin Rojas-Castle ’97, and Jacob Burnett ’15 will contribute a total of $4,600 when this challenge reaches 80 gifts. |
| International | Give Now | 1 | 365体育博彩_365体育app-彩票*官网’re raising the banner for the substantial ways international students and alumni add to the Wabash experience. Taimur Baig ’94, Khurram Tahir ’01, Godfred Yemofio ’01, Hongli Yang '15, Jayvis Gonsalves ’18, Ahad Khan ’19, Director of International Programs Amy 365体育博彩_365体育app-彩票*官网ir, and Associate Director of International Admissions Chris Dixon will collectively match gifts made to this challenge up to $2,110. |
| MentalHealth | Give Now | 13 | To honor the memory of Greg Bussard ’77 and Gary Sekema ’77, the following TEKE brothers and classmates raise the banner for the efforts of the Wabash Counseling Center and will give a total of $5,120 when this Mental Health Challenge reaches 125 gifts: Marc Adams ’77, Tom Boyer ’77, William Catus ’77, Ted Ferguson ’77, Steve Heimann ’77, Frank Sellke ’78, Dave Boyer’79, and Dan Murad ’79. |
| NAWM | Give Now | 10 | On this 2026 Day of Giving, we’re seeing the generous outpouring of gifts in support of Wabash students. The Board of the National Association of Wabash Men also salutes how one of the nation’s strongest and most loyal networks of alumni raise the banner every day with their undying guidance, advice, mentorship, and friendship for current and prospective students, families, and other alumni no matter what. 365体育博彩_365体育app-彩票*官网 invite you to attend one of 15 regional events taking place this evening across the country. Today, President Tony Unfried ’03 and Directors Byron Lamm ’79, Andy Wilkinson ’83, Ben Grisemer ’88, Mike Simmons ’88, David Zimmerman ’93, Jim Hawksworth ’95, Sean Lyons ’95, Chris Carpenter ’96, John Castro ’97, Harsh Singh ’01, Ben Seib ’02, Brian Clem ’04, Dustin DeNeal ’04, Todd Vogel ’04, Kevin Meyer ’06, Jared Lange ’08, Kyle Bender ’12, Brian Shelbourne ’12, Cahmelan “CP” Porter ’14, Pat Kenney ’18, Brian Parks ’18, and Spencer Newmister ’19 join together to match the first $12,450 of gifts to this challenge. |
| RolandMorin | Give Now | 1 | In memory of Roland Morin ’91, we celebrate his guidance of so many of us through our years at Wabash and into our careers and issue this challenge to raise the banner for the continued work of Career Services for current and future students. Hongli Yang ’15, Jayvis Gonsalves ’18, Cole Copsey ’20, Drew Stults ’20, Henry Wannemuehler ’20, and an anonymous donor will give a total of $2,700 when this challenge receives 91 gifts on 04.29.26. |
| ScarletFans | Give Now | 0 | While some of us may have once sported other colors—even black and gold—today we unite under the Scarlet Banner and invite all fans of Wabash to make a gift. Mari and John Greves ’68, Susan and Jim Dyer ’83, and Allison and Brian Clem ’04 will match all gifts made to this challenge up to a total of $4,000. |
| WabashWomen | Give Now | 8 | Raising the banner in support of the teaching, mentoring, and coaching of women faculty and staff in addition to the enduring support and guidance from spouses and partners, parents and grandparents, and all women who are passionate about the Wabash experience, when this challenge reaches 100 gifts anonymous donors will give $2,450. |
| Baxter | Give Now | 5 | Pam Sacco P’22 is retiring after serving Wabash for 19 years, most recently as the Academic Administrative Coordinator for Division III. The following have banded together to challenge faculty and students whom Pam has supported with dedication and cheer: Ryan Sacco ’22, Dr. Sharbani Bhattacharjee, Dr. Preston Bost, Dr. Joyce Burnette, Dr. Jake Calhoun, Dr. Eric Dunaway, Dr. Shamira Gelbman, Dr. Karen Gunther, Jane Ann and Prof. Scott Himsel ’85, Dawn Hoffman, Dr. Bobby Horton, Dr. Aiala Levy, Dr. Lorraine McCrary, Dr. Colin McKinney, Dr. Peter Mikek, Dr. Eric Olofson, Sherry Ross H’04, Dr. Robert Royalty, Dr. Sujata Saha, Dr. Neil Schmitzer-Torbert, and Dr. Rick Warner H’13. They’ll match the first $880 in gifts to this challenge in honor of a great mom, colleague, and 2024 Richard O. Ristine Law Award recipient. After making your gift today, share your banner-worthy moment of Pam. |
| Biology | Give Now | 3 | For nearly 40 years, Dr. Aus Brooks ’61 elevated the standard of Biology teaching and learning including developing the flagship Wabash immersion experience, the Aquatic Biology program. In memory of this beloved professor, Dr. Bill Doemel H'74 and Lucy Brooks along with Dr. Steve Klug '63, Dr. Ray White '73, Dr. Randy Williams '83, Dr. Scott Uloth '88, Dr. Andy Bieberich '92, Derrick Stout '94, Nick Guzik '02, and Matt Lepper '25 will give $5,175 when this challenge receives 100 gifts. After making your gift today, share your banner-worthy moment or memory of Dr. Brooks. |
| Classics | Give Now | 4 | For 40 years, Professor John Fischer H’70 taught and guided sine effectu students at Wabash. He also championed off-campus study and immersion learning, served as Lambda Chi advisor for 21 years, and coached the College’s first soccer team. To raise the banner and honor his giant legacy, Allen Yow’86 and Jeremy Walker ’92 will give a combined $1,000 when this challenge reaches 70 gifts. At 125 gifts, Dan Emerson ’98 will give $5,000. After making your gift today, share your banner-worthy moment or memory of Prof. Fischer. |
| English | Give Now | 2 | What can you do with a Wabash English major? By learning to analyze texts critically, write—and revise—thoughtfully, and communicate effectively, our alumni raise the standard in any profession they choose. To make it A Scarlet Banner Day, Dr. Dave Pancost ’69 and Dr. Paige Franklin, Hugh Vandivier ’91, and an anonymous donor will contribute a combined $1,000 when this challenge reaches 90 gifts. |
| GlobalHealth | Give Now | 8 | The Global Health Initiative (GHI) provides life-changing opportunities for Wabash students to engage in experiential learning through local, regional, and international public health partnerships. To raise the banner and support this important work, Linda Claffey, Dr. Phil Coons ’67, Dr. Sam Milligan ’68, Dr. Tim Hodges ’83, Dr. John Roberts ’83, Dr. Bob Oppman ’88, Ben Seib ’02, Dr. Micah Smith ’03, Brian Clem ’04, Dr. Todd Vogel ’04, and Chris Amidon FNP have pledged a total of $20,000 to challenge GHI Fellows, Global Health students and alumni, healthcare professionals, and supporters of this initiative to make a gift on 04.29.26. When this challenge reaches 100 gifts, they’ll contribute $5,000. At 125 gifts, they’ll add another $5,000. And when this challenge reaches 150 gifts, they’ll give $10,000. |
| History | Give Now | 5 | Dr. Bob Royalty and Dr. Rick Warner both started at Wabash in 1999 and retired after 27 years of teaching. In honor of Dr. Royalty, Jeff Sostak ’06 will give $1,500 when this challenge reaches 27 gifts. When we receive 54 gifts, Casey Gioielli ’03, Jose Herrera ’13, Chris Widup ’13, and Emily Vetne honor Dr. Warner with a combined $700. They’ll add another $700 when this challenge raises the banner with 99 gifts. After making your gift today, share your banner-worthy moment or memory of Dr. Royalty or Dr. Warner. |
| Peck | Give Now | 2 | Trustee Emeritus Roger Billings ’59, a Senior Peck Award Winner, challenges his fellow Peck award winners—including Bingham and Ristine Awards and Junior and Senior medal recipients—to support the continued education of Wabash men into future lawyers who serve with integrity and civility. On this Scarlet Banner Day, Roger will match a total of $4,000 in all gifts made to this challenge. |
| PhiBetaKappa | Give Now | 4 | This year marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of the Phi Beta Kappa Society. Our chapter at Wabash College was chartered in 1898, the 42nd chapter of the society and the 2nd in the state of Indiana. The Greek letters Phi Beta Kappa represent the initials of words often translated as “The love of wisdom is the helmsman of life.” To raise the banner today, John Greves ’68, Dr. Dave Pancost ’69 and Dr. Paige Franklin, Ryan Martin ’01, and Brian Clem ’04 will match the first $2,100 given to this challenge. |
| Physics | Give Now | 0 | Raising the banner to celebrate the Physics department’s continued excellence in teaching, Michael Lambert ’80 will give $1,000 and James Szalkie ’25 will give $10 when this challenge reaches 50 gifts. |
| PreLaw | Give Now | 3 | May it please the court, John Olivieri ’91 rises to challenge his fellow alumni in the legal profession and those who support the rigorous education of Wabash students to think critically and develop a lawyerly mind. On 04.29.26, he’ll raise the banner and match the first $5,000 given to this challenge. |
| Psychology | Give Now | 9 | Chris Bojrab ’89 joins the Psychology Department faculty in pledging a total of $1,900 when this challenge reaches 75 gifts to make it A Scarlet Banner Day. |
| Religion | Give Now | 2 | To honor Dr. Stephen 365体育博彩_365体育app-彩票*官网bb ’83, Dr. Bill Placher ’70, and the tremendous work of the Religion Department, Terry Archambeault '05 will match every dollar given to this challenge up to $200. |
| Theater | Give Now | 7 | On this Day of Giving, let's open the scarlet curtain for Professor Michael Abbott '85 to take a bow as he retires after 32 years of teaching at Wabash. Every person who makes a gift on 04.29.26 using the Theater code will have their name listed in our programs for the 2026-27 season as a Friend of Wabash Theater. If you wish to give anonymously, just leave a note in the comments section. After making your gift today, share your banner-worthy moment or memory of Prof. Abbott. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you in Ball in the Fall! |
| WDPD | Give Now | 5 | To raise the banner in support of our Wabash Democracy & Public Discourse staff and Fellows, Dr. Sara Mehltretter, Peter Durant ’70, Scott Dreher ’82, Tom Fisher ’91, Jason ’94 and Lori Cates Hand, Brian Clem ’04, Tyler Andrews ’15, Michael Lumpkin ’18, and Jake 365体育博彩_365体育app-彩票*官网ber ’25 together will give a total of $4,600 when this challenge reaches 100 gifts. |
| WLAIP | Give Now | 2 | Since 2015, the Wabash Liberal Arts Immersion Program (WLAIP) has transformed the lives of exceptional young men who have gone on to become campus leaders, academic standouts, and exemplary Wabash gentlemen. On A Scarlet Banner Day, an anonymous donor is raising the banner for WLAIP with a $20,000 commitment to support the program’s ongoing needs, with a portion of that gift designated as matching funds for Day of Giving. All gifts to WLAIP Affinity Challenge will be matched, with a special double match for former WLAIP participants from the Classes of 2020–2024. Support of WLAIP continues to provide:
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| Beta | Give Now | 9 | Celebrating the 180th anniversary of the founding of Tau Chapter, Steve Rogers ’77, Eric Schoettle ’93, Derick Busenbark ’03, Matt Olivarez ’08, Jake German ’11, and Joe Stiglitz ’13 challenge their fellow brothers, sweethearts, and family members to raise the banner on 04.29.26. They’ll collectively give $8,750 when this challenge reaches 250 gifts. |
| Delt | Give Now | 14 | Brothers of the Beta Psi chapter and their families, you can help unlock $11,975 in additional gifts on 04.29.26 from the chapter advisory team, board members of 603 WW Inc., and loyal alumni brothers. Each 100 gifts up to 600 unlocks $1,500. When we beat last year’s mark with 795 gifts, this challenge will unlock $2,975. Contributing Brothers: Mike Shaver ’73, Chris Baker ’74, Bob Betz ’75, Bob Chamness ’75, William Hill ’76, Charley Hutchins ’76, Rob Matthews ’76, Allen Murphy ’76, Roger Wilson ’76, Randy Allen ’77, Rick Batchelder ’77, Jim Evans ’77, Steve Wakefield ’77, David Benak ’78, Charles Candiano ’78, Gary Hanner ’78, Bruce Henderson ’78, Mark Noffsinger ’78, Larry Norris ’78, Don Rossler ’78, Skip Seaman ’78, Harvey Vandenburg ’78, Brad Ballentine ’79, Ralph Dixon ’79, Mike Doherty ’79, Greg Fuchs ’79, Tim McDonald ’79, Randy Mellinger ’79, Chong Ng ’79, Derek Roenfeldt ’79, Kevin Scheid ’79, Craig Schroer ’79, Dan Walters ’79, John Clark ’80, Max Simison ’80, Jim Kipp ’81, John Murphy ’82, Jeff Boggess ’89, Jason Jackson ’97, Chris Davis ’98, Mark Elrod ’99, Nick Prihoda ’99, Matt Dickerson ’00, Scott Long ’00, Jake Bradley ’01, Jeremy Vanscoy ’03, Tony Quandt ’04, Don Feeney ’07, Elliott Allen ’10, Marcus Manges ’10, and Jonathan Collier ’22 |
| FIJI | Give Now | 9 | A group of Phi Gam alums have pledged $10,790 when FIJI brothers, partners, families, and friends make 400 gifts to this challenge: John Greves ’68, Paul Van Ness ’77, Shawn Burton ’87, Chris Bojrab ’89, Mike Collins ’93, Chris Gegg ’99, Brian Clem ’04, Kyle Bender ’12, Patrick Bryant ’16, and Sean Cavanaugh ’16. Persistence alone is omnipotent, so let's lead the way among the fraternities and raise the banner for how FIJI always supports Wabash. |
| KappaSigma | Give Now | 5 | Ivan Green ’69, Russell Pollard ’69, Bill Fell '75, Lee Hargitt ’88, Tom 365体育博彩_365体育app-彩票*官网lch ’94, Scott Medsker ’03, and Matt Binder ’16 challenge Kappa Sig Brothers, families, and friends to raise the banner with a combined total of $7,950. When this challenge reaches 150 gifts, they’ll give $2,500. At 175 gifts, they’ll give another $2,500. And when we reach 200 gifts, they’ll contribute $2,950. |
| LambdaChi | Give Now | 5 | Lambda Chi Alpha's alumni leaders challenge all Alpha Kappa Zeta brothers, family, and friends to raise the banner on our 2026 Day of Giving. When this challenge reaches 275 gifts, Peter Durant ’70, Peter Wright '81, Tim Jeffers ’87, John Flak ’90, Marcus White ’91, Dr. Derek Nelson ’99, Adam Packer '00, Ben Seib ’02, Bogdan Ianev ’03, Kyle Coffey ’06, Kyle Hayes ’09, Seton Goddard ’15, and Brian and Dr. Stephanie Kinnaman P’27 will give a total of $10,550. |
| Martindale | Give Now | 3 | Joe Pieters ’89, Ezra Ball ’96, and Beau Browning ’05 challenge all current and former residents of Martindale, their friends, and families to raise the banner for Wabash students. Together, they'll match dollars given to this challenge up to $4,500. |
| Ott | Give Now | 0 | Brad Maxwell ’83 raises the banner for all current and former residents of Butler House, Class of ’66 Lodge, Rogge Hall, Placher Lodge, Williams Hall, and Seymour House in addition to their families and friends. He’ll match dollar-for-dollar the first $5,000 of gifts to this challenge on 04.29.26. |
| PhiDelt | Give Now | 4 | For decades, Phi Delts have ensured that the Senior Bench is painted scarlet by kickoff of the first home game. Today, these Brothers will make it A Scarlet Banner Day by contributing a collective $16,042 when Phis, families, and friends make 300 gifts: Greg Spencer ’76, Brad Benbow ’83, Ron Bigler ’85, Jay Herrmann ’87, King Lumpkin ’88, Scott Smalstig ’88, Terry Riordan ’91, Bob Brady ’92, Greg Horman ’92, Deia and Mark Sutton ’92, Brian Zimmer ’93, and Collin Bell ’17. |
| PhiPsi | Give Now | 5 | Live Ever, Die Never! When Phi Kappa Psi Brothers, families, and friends make 275 gifts or more, Mike Simmons ’88, Terry Hamilton ’89, Micah Smith ’03, Chris Bly ’06, Leo Priemer ’06, Tony Caldwell ’07, Chris Wojciechowski ’09, Jessi and Ken Farris ’12, Tyler Andrews ’15, and Logan Kleiman ’18 will give a total of $7,300. Let's raise the banner and support Wabash!? |
| SigmaChi | Give Now | 10 | Sigma Chi alumni, families, and friends have long supported the College, and we ask you to raise the banner with your gifts today. When this challenge reaches 250 gifts, Mike Kelley ’70, Brian Tonner ’84, Joel Tragesser ’94, Séamus Boyce ’03, an anonymous Brother, and anonymous parents P’28 will give a total of $6,600 to Wabash. |
| TKE | Give Now | 11 | Jon Pactor ’71, Mark Lazar ’81, Aaron Cook ’06, Steve Maynard ’11, and Jake 365体育博彩_365体育app-彩票*官网ber ’25 will give a total of $3,295 when Fraters, friends, and family members raise the banner and make 150 gifts or more to the Tau Kappa Epsilon challenge. |
| ThetaDelt | Give Now | 3 | The following brothers are challenging the rest of the Theta Delt alumni to beat 132 gifts on the 2026 Day of Giving to unlock $7,500: Ward Poulos '96, Jeff Nicoson '97, Ryan Clougherty ’02, Todd Vogel '04, Kyle O'Keefe ’08, Jim Leuck '09, Joel Bustamante '11, Jacob Surface '11, Jordan Ferguson '12, Bryan Arnold '14, Corey Egler ’15, and Noah McRoberts ’25 raise the banner for our TDX Charge. |
| WolcottMorris | Give Now | 2 | Raising the banner for the Wabash alumni and students who’ve lived in Wolcott and Morris Halls, Michael Lambert ’80 and Chris Rowland ’94 will match the first $1,350 in gifts to this challenge. |
Class Year, 365体育博彩_365体育app-彩票*官网, & Parent Challenges
These challenges are calculated automatically as you specify your Class Year and Affiliation when making your gift.
| Class Year | Gifts | Pledge |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 0 |
Class Agents Craig Green and Bob 365体育博彩_365体育app-彩票*官网dgeworth raise the banner for their ’59 classmates by matching their first $1,000 in gifts today. |
| 1961 | 3 |
J.B. Bachman encourages the Many Milers to raise the banner today and support the Biology challenge which honors the impact and legacy of our classmate Dr. Aus Brooks. Register here for Big Bash June 5-7. |
| 1966 | 0 |
Celebrating our 60th reunion, we encourage the Class of ’66 to raise the banner with your gifts on 04.29.26 and register for Big Bash now at wabash.edu/bigbash. |
| 1969 | 1 |
An anonymous ’69 graduate will give $1,000 when classmates raise the banner with more than 100 gifts today. |
| 1970 | 0 |
To honor the enduring impact of our honorary classmate Prof. John Fischer, we invite the Class of ’70 to raise the banner in support of the Classics challenge on 04.29.26. |
| 1971 | 23 |
To celebrate our 55th reunion in June, Class Agent Jon Pactor will contribute $1,555 to the Annual Fund when classmates raise the banner with 71 gifts today. Register here for Big Bash June 5-7. |
| 1972 | 3 |
John Bridge, Rick Fobes, and Tom Ristine will give a combined $1,500 when their classmates raise the banner with 50 gifts today. |
| 1976 | 5 |
For our 50th Reunion, Tim Gagen and Pat Bechdol have pledged $30,000 to match gifts of $76 or more from classmates who haven't yet given this year. Join us as we raise the banner today! Register for Big Bash June 5-7. |
| 1977 | 5 |
When classmates make 77 gifts today, Tom Bauer will raise the banner in memory of Dr. Robert “Bob” Cooley H'77 by making a $5,000 gift in his name. |
| 1983 | 16 |
Class Agent Greg Miller will give $600 when 100 of his classmates raise the banner with their gifts today. |
| 1984 | 4 |
Class Agent Bill Havlin will give $1,050 when his classmates raise the banner and beat last year’s gift total of 51. |
| 1985 | 3 |
To raise the banner on 04.29.26, Kyle Carr, Mike Gilvary, and Tim Grusenmeyer will give a total of $4,085 when their ’85 classmates make 115 gifts. |
| 1987 | 6 |
What makes the grass grow greener? Scarlet, of course! Next year is our 40th reunion. Anthony Hart is challenging you to show up for both! When the day is done and the western sun is painting in flashing glory, Anthony will raise the banner for the color we love so well by adding $10 to any classmate’s gift of at least $10. If you are a fellow Independent, he'll add another $10, up to a total of $1,000. For the 13th year, let the world see our scarlet banner go! |
| 1989 | 0 |
Chris Bojrab and Tony Lentych will give a total of $2,000 when classmates raise the banner and make more than 150 gifts on 04.29.26. |
| 1990 | 0 |
Eric Elman will raise the banner and give $500 when classmates make more than 75 gifts on 04.29.26. |
| 1991 | 6 |
Raising the banner for our 35th reunion in June, the following members of the “Largest Class to Matriculate and Graduate from Wabash College” will each give $126 ('91 + 35 years since graduation) when their classmates make 300 gifts on 04.29.26: Class Agents Kip Aitken, Erik Dafforn, and Mike Langford along with Chuck Andrews, James Bedinger, Brent Bolick, Chris Cotton, Mark Decaroli, Sean Fahey, Jeff Grabill, Brad Graden, Matt Hanson, Troy Hockemeyer, Kevin Holle, Kim Jackson, John Keith, Eric Lee, Daniel Lindahl, A.J. Lindeman, Jeff Marlett, Brett Miller, Lance More, Tim Oliver, Terry Riordan, Dave Stone, Mike Troman, Marty Tuohy, Hugh Vandivier, and Tom Watson. That's a total of $3,654. Register here for Big Bash June 5-7. |
| 1992 | 7 |
On this Scarlet Banner Day, John Bloomer will give $1,000 when classmates make 92 gifts and add another $1,500 when we reach 150 gifts. |
| 1993 | 1 |
When classmates raise the banner and make 80 gifts on the 2026 Day of Giving, Greg Jania will give $2,500. |
| 1995 | 9 |
Class Agents Kyle Rapp MD and Joseph Samreta want the Class of '95 to make this A Scarlet Banner Day. They’ll give a combined $1,000 when classmates make 95 gifts today. |
| 1997 | 2 |
When the Class of '97 makes 60 gifts on the 2026 Day of Giving, Grant Comer will raise the banner and give $1,000 for Wabash students. |
| 1998 | 20 |
Class Agent Kevin Gearheart challenges classmates to raise the banner with 75 gifts today. He’ll give $2,500 when we reach our goal. |
| 2000 | 6 |
Class Agent Tim Craft is raising the banner for the Class of ’00 and will give $250 when his classmates make 50 gifts on 04.29.26. |
| 2001 | 0 |
To celebrate our 25th reunion, Kristin and Phil Kesler will give $1,001 when classmates raise the banner with 101 gifts. Khurram Tahir, a Lead Challenger, encourages classmates to register for Big Bash June 5-7. |
| 2003 | 5 |
J.T. Hoke, Mark Sherer, Micah Smith, and Josh Tatum will give a total of $3,750 when the Class of Aught Three raises the banner and makes 100 gifts. |
| 2004 | 2 |
Raising the banner for the Class of ’04, 365体育博彩_365体育app-彩票*官网s Overturf, Mike Lynch, and Class Agent Mark Shreve will give $3,500 when classmates make 104 gifts today. |
| 2005 | 11 |
Corey Asay, Beau Browning, and Josh 365体育博彩_365体育app-彩票*官网aver will give a combined $1,750 when classmates raise the banner and make 75 or more gifts on 04.29.26. |
| 2007 | 5 |
To raise the banner in support of Wabash students, Zach Foughty will give $1,000 when classmates make 75 gifts today. |
| 2009 | 2 |
Raising the banner proudly for the Class of ’09, Kyle Hayes, Michael Wartman, and Chris Wojciechowski will collectively give $1,329 when classmates make 60 gifts. |
| 2013 | 1 |
On 04.29.26, the 13th Day of Giving, these members of the Class of '13 are each pledging $130 to challenge their classmates: Jacob Ahler, Rudy Altergott, Patrick Clegg, Rob Dyer, Clint Garrison, Charles Hintz, Matt Page, Trevor Poe, Alex Robbins, and anonymous classmate. When '13 alumni make 113 gifts, they’ll give a total of $1,300. |
| 2016 | 12 |
To raise the banner for our 10th reunion, when classmates make 116 gifts on 04.29.26, Emily and Patrick Bryant will give $3,000. Register here for Big Bash June 5-7. |
| 2018 | 0 |
Jayvis Gonsalves encourages his '18 classmates to raise the banner with their gifts today. He'll give $500 when we reach 118 gifts. |
| 2019 | 0 |
Today, Spencer Newmister pays tribute to our well-loved and long-missed Wabash Brother Evan Hanson by pledging $320 to honor #32. 365体育博彩_365体育app-彩票*官网 celebrate his memory and the diligent work of his parents, Chuck and Mary, who are establishing an endowed scholarship with our beloved institution in Evan's name. When classmates make 132 gifts today, Spencer will give $320 to the Evan R. Hansen Legacy Fund. Classmates can also honor Evan’s legacy by supporting the Beta, Football, and SphinxClub challenges. 365体育博彩_365体育app-彩票*官网 hope you will raise the banner on Evan’s behalf! |
1990s Challenge
Ron Dostal ’92 is challenging 1990s alumni who didn’t make a gift on last year’s Day of Giving to raise the banner high on 04.29.26. He’ll add $50 for each ’90s new donor up to $5,000.
1990s Donors
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1990s Donors
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2020s Challenge
Wabash Annual Fund Chair Tom Walsh ’73 knows firsthand, and values, the importance of paying it forward to Wabash. In this spirit, he and his wife Anne challenge our young alumni from the classes of 2020-2025 to give today. For each young alumnus who makes a gift of any amount to any affinity challenge today, Tom and Anne will give an additional $40 to the College. If 250 alumni from these classes give today, they will donate a total of $10,000. Join Tom and Anne in raising the scarlet banner higher by meeting their challenge.
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2020s Donors
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Gifts from Wabash Parents
Goal:
Gifts:
Members of the Parent Advisory Committee and other parent leaders challenge all Wabash Parents to make 1,000 gifts on the 2026 Day of Giving. If this goal is met, our Parent Challengers will give $14,750 to Raise the Banner for Wabash students.
Parent Challengers and PAC Members:
Beau ’98 and Jessica Barrett P’29, Albert and Catherine M. Bernhardt P’26, Dianne Campbell P’27 and Jennifer Chilcoat P’27, Gina Davis P'26 P'29, Jennifer Gause P’29, Bill ’84 and Kay Havlin P’19, David and Laura Hinderman P’28, Todd and Shari Martin P’27, Stella Royal P’24 P’26 P’28, Jim and April Sanchez P’26, David and Cara Troutman P’28, and anonymous parents
View class year, campus, and parent challenge results on the Banner Moments page:
04.29.26 Banner Moments
Today, after making your gifts in support of Wabash students, we invite you to share your Banner Moment: a memory, event, or reflection that’s important to you and your time on campus or connection to the College.
Latest Banner Moments
Walking the streets of Pompeii with fellow Wabash Men and professors.
John Schnerre (4/29/26 12:16AM)
I commend Drs. Warner, Pierce, & Davis for professionally teaching history lessons while helping students process the somber day on 9/11/01.
J.T. Hoke (4/28/26 11:16PM)
Getting to hand my son Henry his Wabash diploma at graduation last year was a banner moment as a Wabash parent and faculty member.
Ann Taylor (4/28/26 11:14PM)
Immersion trip to Italy to study St. Francis of Assisi and to Ecuador to study their economy and culture
Nick Su (4/28/26 11:11PM)
Putting students into close proximity to real life - in Peru, Belize, local field sites - and then watching them connect that to class.
ERIC WETZEL (4/28/26 11:02PM)
Guarding the bench as a freshman Homecoming 365体育博彩_365体育app-彩票*官网ek 2012.Staying up knowing I had practice at 5AM.President White brought us donuts in the AM.
Arturo Granados (4/28/26 10:37PM)
Recent A Scarlet Banner Day Gifts
365体育博彩_365体育app-彩票*官网 thank the alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff, and friends who have given today to support Wabash students on our 2026 Day of Giving. Please click here to view the complete A Scarlet Banner Day Honor Roll.
Below are the most recent gifts made today.
- Gregory Strodtman 2007
- Todd Vogel 2004
- Mark Maddox 1983
- Homer Allen Yow 1986
- Bradley 365体育博彩_365体育app-彩票*官网aver 1991
- Mark Decaroli 1991
- Karen Gunther
- Ross Dillard 2007
- Emily and Patrick Bryant 2016
- Chris and Jim Amidon 1987
- Brad Eads 1983
- Craig Schroer 1979
- Mark Moore 1979
- Aaron Cook 2006
- Susan Dyer 1983
- Jim Dyer 1983
- Michael Sweeney 1983
- Neil Patel, MD 1994
- Andy Wilkinson 1983
- James Williams 1988
- Brock Medsker 2005
- Chip Timmons 1996
- Michelle Janssen
- Armin Ritzhaupt 1994


About #AScarletBannerDay
Visit the About 04.29.26 page to learn more about Wabash’s 2026 Day of Giving. There you can download official Day of Giving images for social media and view FAQs about making your gift, maximizing its impact, and sharing with the world how you raise the banner high for Wabash students with your gifts.

#AScarletBannerDay
Raise the banner high on social media using #AScarletBannerDay and let the world see the @WabashCollege name held dear and the Scarlet color we cheer!