The Boynton-Dozier Family

For the Boynton-Dozier family, Pomona is part of family tradition. As youngsters, cousins Barbara ("Bobbie") Dozier Spurgin '49 and Richard Dozier '52 heard many stories about Pomona from their parents and other relatives. The earliest Pomona graduates in the family tree started at Pomona in the 19th century. Early photos of Pomona's Men's Glee Club feature Edmund Boynton, Class of 1900.

Dozier recalls the closeness of the students at Pomona during his time on campus. "We had great times at Pomona and made lifelong friendships," he said. His cousin Bobbie remembers the close-knit community with fond memories as well.

"I really liked the campus because it had a feeling of a small campus, and we knew each other so well because of that," she said. "I can see why my parents were so attached to Pomona--they remained friends with their classmates for 70 or 80 years."

Spurgin brought her father, Robert Dozier '23, back to campus for several reunions before he passed away this spring. "He had such fun at the reunions," said Spurgin of her father. Bob and his wife Fannie were awarded the Distinguished Service Award--the first couple to be honored together. "My dad always said that he went to Pomona because his uncles had gone there," said Spurgin. "I guess it stayed in the family."