The Loyola Law School invested five instructors with endowed professorships last week, kicking off a weekend-long reunion held for 10 past law school classes.

The law school invited the classes of ’52, ’57, ’63, ’67, ’72, ’77, ’82, ’87, ’92, Law alumni were invited back to relive their college days in New Orleans.

The reunion began Nov. 8 with the endowed professorships, followed by a reception. According to a Loyola news release, “the gift of an endowed professorship honors the donors and signifies their hopes to enhance the university’s reputation.”

The following instructors were honored with endowed professorships: James Viator as the Adams & Reese Distinguished Professor of Civil Law, Dane Ciolino as the Alvin R. Christovich Distinguished Professor, B. Keith Vetter as the Ted and Louana Frois Distinguished Professor of International Law Studies, David Normann as the Dean Marcel Garsaud Jr. Distinguished Professor, and William P. Quigley as the Janet Mary Riley Distinguished Professor.

Over the weekend, alumni heard guest pianist Anton Mardasov, attended classes taught by Loyola alumni and attended mass at Holy Name Church. The weekend concluded with a jazz brunch at which the Class of ’52 were inducted into the Senior Advocates Society.

“They really enjoyed it,” said Edward D’Antoni, Director of Alumni/Parent Relations.

“The reunion weekend was fantastic. It was great seeing so many classmates from 25 years ago. Thanks to Edward D’Antoni and his staff for helping to coordinate our Saturday night cocktail party at the Bella Luna. We had an excellent turnout and everyone had a good time,” said Mark Surprenant, L’77.

Only Loyola musicians such as Jazz Trio were employed to perform at the reunion, according to D’Antoni.

Law Reunion 2002 was also a fundraiser. Each class was asked to make a donation which would go toward the support of current law students. The total amount donated was $135,852.20.

Loyola musicians such as Jazz Trio performed all of the music at the reunion, according to D’Antoni.