The Gratitude Luncheon, held Saturday, April 13, provided an opportunity to celebrate and honor the amazing alumni and donors of the UMKC School of Dentistry. Wendy Reynolds (D.D.S. '95), president of the Dental Alumni Association, recognized four classes celebrating special milestone reunions: Class of 1964 (60 years), Class of 1974 (50 years), Class of 1984 (40 years) and Class of 1999 (25 years). In addition to the reunion classes, Fallon Stiens (D.D.S. '13) was awarded the Young Alumna of the Year Award for her accomplishments in the field of dentistry.

The Rinehart Foundation also recognized some special donors who have helped its mission substantially throughout their careers and lives. The foundation is an independent nonprofit organization that raises money for the UMKC School of Dentistry for scholarships, instructional programs, equipment, faculty and student research and outreach programs. Chair Nick Rogers (D.D.S. '78) honored those who have made substantial gifts to the Rinehart Foundation: lifetime giving of $10,000+, $25,000+, $50,000+ and $100,000+.

Those at the School of Dentistry recognize the reason it remains a world-class educational institution is because of its talented and generous alumni and donors.

Benefactor Pins
$100,000+
Nick Rogers (D.D.S. '78)

$50,000-$99,999
Jerome K. Reid (D.D.S. '62)

$25,000-$49,999
Melodee Armfeld (D.D.S. '87) Paul E. Hund (D.D.S. '75) Michael A. LeBlanc (D.D.S. '03, PEDO '05) Neil B. Furuya (D.D.S. '87) Michael Strand (D.D.S. '03) Ed Robison (D.D.S. '69)

Philanthropy Medallions ($10,000+)
Kathryn N. Stanley (D.D.S. '07) Suzanne Newell Quigg (D.D.S. '95, A.E.G.D. '96) Nancy L. Newhouse (D.D.S. '80)