Class flags. Alumni adoption. Student performances. The tradition of Rally brings together first-year students and the alumni who were in their shoes 50 years ago, creating a lasting bond between generations.
At Rally 2024 on August 24, the new students had the chance to connect with the Class of 1978, hear stories of their time on South Mountain, and begin to understand the deep history and traditions that make Lehigh special.
Here are some of this year’s highlights. Check out the full album from Rally 2024!
In This Image: Incoming students arrive with smiles and excitement, ready to dive into their first Rally and all its time-honored traditions.
In This Image: “The first official Lehigh welcome” has kicked off the fall semester since 1945.
In This Image: A seat on the grass alongside fellow future alumni is the best seat in the house.
In This Image: Cohosts Evan Khoo ’27 and Denise Beautreau, director of the Center for Student Access and Success and liaison for the Posse program, facilitated an event designed to bring all students together to celebrate the start of their Lehigh journey.
In This Image: The Rally energy quickly catches hold of the students, ignited by the crowd, performances, history, and tradition.
In This Image: Pompoms and pennants! Brown and white is on full parade at the event.
In This Image: Chris Gonzalez ’26, Association of Student Alumni (ASA) director of marketing, carries the American flag to start the Parade of Flags.
In This Image: President Joe Helble ’82 addresses the incoming Class of 2028 with enthusiasm and open arms.
In This Image: The Class of 2028 meets Clutch, the face of Lehigh Athletics.
In This Image: The Melismatics perform the alma mater a cappella for the new students.
In This Image: Clutch helps the new classmates come together, arm in arm.
In This Image: Members of the Class of 1965 stand with their adopted class — the Class of 2015. Left to right: Kerry Mallett '15, Joe Walton '65, John Varady '65 ’70G ’96P, and Raven Gaddy '15.
In This Image: Andrew Reid '06 ’09G (left) brought his son to Rally to watch him represent his class as a flag bearer. He sits with Jamal Connelly '19 (right), also in attendance as a flag bearer.
In This Image: Another opportunity for alumni to reconnect with former classmates. Alumni from ’83 and ’84 represent their classes at the Rally dinner. Left to right: Scott Freedman '84 ’14P ’17P, Nancy Liu '83 ’14P ’17P, Mary Beth Tully '84 ’21P ’21P, Bill Glaser '84 ’89G.
A big welcome to the class of 2028!
For questions, please contact Amy Frantz Gross, alumni relations, at (610) 758-3686, or the Office of University Events at (610) 758-2746.
