Stories of Sagehen Impact

2025 Alumni Distinguished Services Award recipient John Rabold ’75 spent decades chirping to his classmates to keep them connected with Pomona and each other, but being honored for his efforts to strengthen Sagehen ties came as a surprise.

Johny Ek Aban '19, who serves on the Pomona College Board of Trustees as the Young Alumni Trustee, works to ensure that future students receive the same support he did by giving back to the Annual Fund. 

Pomona College Trustee Emeritus Terrance G. Hodel ’64 P’99, who passed away on Feb. 27, 2024, left a $1 million estate gift to bolster a scholarship fund in his name for Pomona College students facing financial barriers.

Six outstanding Sagehens are being recognized for their professional achievements and longtime service to Pomona College by the Alumni Association Board. 

Andrew Brown ’77 has given to the Annual Fund for 45 years, starting with just $20. His story inspired the "Give like Andrew" campaign, which encouraged alumni to give back, leading to an overwhelming response. 

Richard Chamberlain ’56 died March 29, 2025, at 90. This story by Marjorie L. Harth, titled “Prisms of the Heart,” was published in the Winter 2003 issue of Pomona College Magazine.

Shortly after graduating, Chloe Kellison ’23 made her way into the West Wing, serving as a press assistant for President Joe Biden for 15 months.

Conducting research as Pomona College students led to successful careers for Tom and Patty Pollard ’64 P’95. Now, it’s the inspiration behind their $1 million legacy gift to support the College’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP).

Dr. W. Benton Boone ’62, Louise Bryson, Justice Halim Dhanidina ’94 and David W. Oxtoby will address graduates at Pomona College’s 2025 Commencement ceremony to be held Sunday, May 18, at 10 a.m. on Marston Quad on the Pomona College campus.