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.

A Lehigh University student triumphantly waves a maroon and white class flag on a stage at night, with a large, lit-up "LEHIGH" sign in the background. An alumnus stands to the side, clapping enthusiastically.

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.

Get involved with the rally!

Represent Your Class. We need at least one flag bearer from every class. Email Amy Frantz Gross if you'd like to join the festivities next year.

Caitlyn Kratzer waves the Class of 2026 flag on the stage of The Rally.

In This Image: Class representative Bruce "YoGi" Perry '76 presented the 2026 class flag to Caitlyn Kratzer '26.

Two women on stage to represent their class and hold their class flags.

In This Image: The class of 1978 adopted the class of 2028 during the 2024 Rally.

Karen presenting Ethan with Class of 2025 flag

In This Image: Karen Stuckey ’75 presented Ethan Riester ’25 with Class of 2025 flag, the first time an alumna did the honors.

Marching 97 members playing their instruments for the crowd.

In This Image: Marching 97 members set the tone at the 2024 Rally for the incoming class of 2028.

Group at volunteer dinner prior to the Rally

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.

A group of six volunteer flag bearers pose for a photo in front of Linderman Library during The Rally.

In This Image: A group of volunteer flag bearers pose for the camera prior to The Rally.

Alumni from the ’80s carry class flags and parade between crowds of students seated on the grass on the front lawn of the University Center and who are all wearing brown Lehigh tshirts.

Colors that Connect: Rally’s Class Adoption Tradition

Remember your freshman Rally celebration? Take a look back at the class adoptions through Lehigh history.