Fifty years ago: Alaska became the 49th state, the Kingston Trio topped the music charts and the Class of 1959 graduated from SMU. More than 100 class members attended their Commencement weekend reunion, including Marie Murphy Starling (left) and Laura Hamilton Roach. Starling was accompanied by her husband, Bill, who enjoyed looking at class photos. Mustangs from 17 states, the District of Columbia and two countries attended. Norma Fischer, who lives in Switzerland, traveled the greatest distance. During their reunion year, 180 class members gave a total of $403,249 to SMU.