Class of 1974
John Wagner
Director, Waterfront Activities
On the Washington Fund
"I owe my livelihood to my liberal arts education. But for me, watching young rowers and sailors develop into mature and interesting individuals is the big payoff."
John Wagner '74, a former rower and now director of the College's waterfront activities, has strong family ties to his alma mater. He and his wife Carol '03, sister Kathy '79, daughter Nicole '96, and niece Jennifer Grotton '90 have continued the Wagner legacy established when his father graduated in 1934. In addition to their investments of time and work, the Wagner’s support the College with annual gifts because of what their education has empowered them to achieve. John's experience in the classroom and on the Chester River gave him focus, discipline and an appreciation for the liberal arts.
Wagner likens rowing to the annual support he and his wife provide. You row for the good of all, and for the sake of rowing. We give for the good of Washington College, for the sake of education. It's not so much what we studied, but the experiences we had that counted.
Campus Event Appearances
Look for John in these event photos.