Class of 1977

Celebrating 50+ Years of Long Beach Pride

For more than 50 years, our Golden Graduates have embodied the spirit, resilience, and pride of Long Beach. As alumni celebrating five decades or more since graduation, they represent a distinguished community whose lives and accomplishments have helped shape California, their professions, and communities around the world.

The Golden Graduates program honors these lifelong members of the CSULB family by recognizing their enduring contributions, preserving the rich history of our university, and strengthening the connection between generations of alumni. Their stories, experiences, and traditions provide a living legacy that reflects the values and impact of California State University, Long Beach.

As ambassadors of Long Beach State, Golden Graduates inspire today's students through mentorship, engagement, and shared experiences. By fostering meaningful connections across generations, they help prepare future leaders while ensuring that the history, traditions, and spirit of CSULB continue to thrive.

Together, we celebrate a lifetime of Beach pride and a lasting commitment to enriching future generations.

ASI president: 1976–1977 ASI president as Robert J. “Bob” B. Graham

Check out Class of 1977 yearbook: 1977.pdf

Current events in 1977:

Student Union was shortly completed in the 1976-77 academic year
Three future U.S. presidents tied the knot in 1977: George W. Bush married teacher Laura Welch, Donald Trump married model Ivana Zelníčková, and Joe Biden married teacher Jill Jacobs.
Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners join the American League in MLB
Space Mountain opened at Disneyland
President Jimmy Carter signs legislation creating the United States Department of Energy.
“Roots” premieres on television
Elvis Presley passes away on August 16, 1977
NASA launched Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 to explore deep space, carrying the "Golden Record"
Rings of Uranus Discovered: Astronomers discovered the rings surrounding Uranus on March 10, completely changing our understanding of the planet.