Saturday, August 22, 2026
Lehigh University Rally
The Rally is a long-standing tradition at Lehigh University. Every year since 1945, the incoming class is adopted by the class that was introduced to Lehigh 50 years prior.
Watch it live on August 22!
The campus community will come together to celebrate The Rally with the colorful Parade of Classes, spirited student performances, the Class of 1980's official adoption of the Class of 2030, and the unveiling of the Class of 2030 flag.
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: The Clayton University Center Lawn
For questions, please contact Amy Frantz Gross, alumni relations, at (610) 758-3686, or the Office of University Events at (610) 758-2746.
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Celebrating The Rally
Tradition that Bridges Generations
The Class of 1980 is making history by sponsoring the Class of 2030’s Hawk’s Fest during orientation week.
Colors that Connect: Rally’s Class Adoption Tradition
Take a look back at the class adoptions through Lehigh history.
In This Image: Class representative Bruce "YoGi" Perry '76 presented the 2026 class flag to Caitlyn Kratzer '26.
In This Image: The class of 1978 adopted the class of 2028 during the 2024 Rally.
In This Image: Karen Stuckey ’75 presented Ethan Riester ’25 with Class of 2025 flag, the first time an alumna did the honors.
In This Image: Marching 97 members set the tone at the 2024 Rally for the incoming class of 2028.
In This Image: Class Representatives Karen Stuckey ‘75, her husband Henry Seduski, and Gus Gustafson ‘74 gather with President Joe Helble ‘82 and his wife Rebecca Dabora at the volunteer dinner prior to the Rally.
In This Image: A group of volunteer flag bearers pose for the camera prior to The Rally.
Bring the Rally to Your Feed
This year’s Rally stickers are ready to share! Search #LehighRally in your GIFs or stickers to find the Class of 2030 flag and other graphics. Add them to your posts and celebrate wherever you are.
