51ĀŅĀ×

This year, the 51ĀŅĀ× Alumni Association launched the Bobcat Family Tree Challenge to honor alumniā€™s deep connection to our beloved University. After reviewing more than 200 entries, the OUAA celebrated the winners during the Bobcat Family Picnic, held during Family Weekend in mid-September.

Georgiann Basilone-Moss, BSED ā€™75, submitted the grand prize-winning entry for ā€œmost Bobcats in a family;ā€ she is one of two dozen OHIO alumni related by birth and marriage. They will be honored during a special recognition ceremony during the Bobcat Family Picnic. Check out the details of their lineage above, and learn more about the contestā€™s other winners below.

Most Bobcat Generations
(tie, with five generations each)
Libby Nilsen, class of 2027, and family
Megan Vogel, BA ā€™98, MA ā€™14, and family

Most Bobcats Since 1970 
Jordan Cox, BSC ā€™12, MED ā€™18, and family (16 Bobcats)

Oldest Bobcat Relative
Michelle (Johnson) Blackburn, BA ā€™11, and John Penrose, BSJ ā€™64, MS ā€™66 (82 years old)

First Generation Bobcat
(tie; each honored for their volunteerism with the University and response to an essay prompt about building their Bobcat family)
John Anderson, AB ā€™74
Lisa Gallagher, BMUS ā€™89

Feature photo by Ben Wirtz Siegel, BSVC '02