The Class of 1991 wanted to donate lowa State Entrance Signs. Most of these gifts will be finished regardless of how much the class contributes to the project. Amy Larson, director of Student and Career Programs for the Student Alumni Association, said that lSU will contribute money and collect private donations to put toward projects that it feels are important to the university. An example of this is the aeration system for Lake LaVerne. The Class of 1980 began collecting money for the project, and the Classes of 1988 and 1995 decided to help out by choosing this project as their class gifts.
Every class hopes they can raise enough money to complete their gift.
Another problem with senior class gifts in the past was the fact that many alumni never got a chance to see the completed project. Most projects take years to complete and many who donate money may never see the finished project. This year, our goal is to have the courtyard completed for Homecoming 1997. Due to these problems, the Annual Giving committee came up with five major changes for this year's Senior Class Challenge. Another change implemented was we only called the spring graduates at this time.