Senior Class Gift
Building on a philanthropic tradition.
Why we ask seniors to give back
The campus and the community you are a part of has been made better by those who came before you. One of the most visible signs of that commitment is the Senior Class Gift. It’s a tradition that makes Monmouth an outstanding institution. Participating in the Senior Class Gift is a chance to look back on the opportunities you have had in your time at Monmouth and to begin building a legacy of commitment that will benefit future students.
How can I get involved with the Senior Class Gift?
Your Senior Class Gift is more than a donation — it’s a rite of passage that will help Monmouth and future Scots for years to come. It’s your first chance to support what you love about your alma mater and make a direct impact on and off campus.
Seniors can join the Senior Class Gift Committee by contacting Jordan Scherpe-Lencioni.
Help the Class of 2022 Make Their Mark!
What is Honor Walk?
The Honor Walk allows graduating seniors to recognize a special person who influenced their time at Monmouth while also contributing to the Senior Class Gift.
The Honor Walk takes place immediately following Baccalaureate. Graduating seniors who contribute $20.22 or more to the senior class gift project are invited to participate.
On the eve of Commencement, each senior who contributed to the Senior Class Gift project receives a talent—a coin with Wallace Hall on one side and the College seal on the other. Before an audience of family members, friends, and classmates, each senior presents the coin to the special person he or she has selected. President Clarence Wyatt and First Lady Lobie Stone acknowledge the graduating senior and talent recipient.
Past Senior Class Gifts
2021: Scots Care Fund
2020: Enhancements to Outdoor Grill Area
2019: Water Bottle Refilling Stations
2018: Campus Building Signs
2017: Outdoor Picnic Tables & Grilling Area
2016: “Monmouth College Fighting Scots” painted on city water tower located northwest of campus
2015: Scots Spirit Statue
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The Class of ’18 left their mark all over campus with beautiful updated signs. -
Thanks to the help of a generous match donor, the Class of 2015 installed The Scots Spirit statue in front of April Zorn Memorial Stadium and Hewes Library. -
Ecologically minded members of the Class of 2019 has saved thousands of plastic bottles from ending up in landfills thanks to their class gift, which installed additional water bottle filling stations around campus. -
People from miles around know Monmouth is the home of the Fighting Scots thanks to the contributions of the Class of 2016. -
The Class of 2013 makes their voice heard every day through the clarion bells in the cupola atop Wallace Hall. -
The Class of 2002 erected this 9/11 monument on campus.
Giving News
‘Light This Candle’ Tops $70.4 Million
‘Strong base of committed, engaged alums’ helps Campaign reach 94% of its goal with 11 months remaining.Read More
Ann Garry’s Gift
Gift from 1965 Monmouth alumna supports fund for ‘socially engaged’ students, faculty.Read More
Supporting Transfer Students
Emeritus trustee William Simpson and his wife establish scholarship for students coming to Monmouth from Illinois and Iowa community colleges.Read More
Honoring Marion Austin Jones
Endowed professorship in theatre established by trust gift is named for 1950 alumna.Read More
$1 Million Gift
Gift from Monmouth alumnus Sherm Smith ’72 and his wife pushes College’s Light This Candle Campaign past its goal.Read More
Business Internships
Alumnus and former trustee Dick Yahnke ’66 establishes fund for students who need help making internships a reality.Read More
Scholarship Created for First-Generation College Students
Political science lecturer and Monmouth alum Robin Johnson ’80 honors his parents with gift to his alma mater.Read More-
Supporting Transfer Students
Emeritus trustee William Simpson and his wife establish scholarship for students coming to Monmouth from Illinois and Iowa community colleges.Read More -
Honoring Marion Austin Jones
Endowed professorship in theatre established by trust gift is named for 1950 alumna.Read More
