Sunday, June 13, 1954
The date of commencement! Dr. Buell Gordon Gallagher gave the commencement address.
Brandeis Alumni, Family and Friends
September 27-29, 2024
Class of 1954
Join us on the Brandeis Campus as we celebrate our 70th Reunion!
Reunion Events
Celebrate Together
See Who's Coming
See other members of the Class of 1954 who will be in attendance. Use the button below to view all Alumni Weekend 2024 attendees. To display members of your class, type "1954" in the "Search this List" box and then click "Enter".
Many thanks!
Thank you to the following members of the Class of 1954 for helping to make this reunion happen!
Ms. Sydney Rose Abend '54 | Mrs. Barbara Cantor Sherman '54 | Irma Miller Napoleon '54
Class Facts
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158
The total number in the graduating Class of 1954.
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Little Things Mean a Lot
The #1 Single of 1954 sung by Kitty Kallen with Jack Pleis. Do you still know all the words?
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White Christmas
The #1 box office hit for the year of 1954! How many times have you seen it?
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Served as the 34th President of the United States from 1953-1961.
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$0.75
The minimum wage in 1954. How times have changed!
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$4,200
The average household income in 1954. Today’s average income is approximately $71,538 per year.
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$700
The cost of Brandeis tuition. Nowadays, a year of Brandeis tuition is $64,348.
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Abram Leon Sachar
Served as president of the university from 1948–1968.
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$0.29
The cost of 1 gallon of gas in 1954!
Our Class Gift
Many alumni take advantage of their milestone reunion year to make a meaningful contribution to Brandeis. Make a gift online in honor of your class.