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Homecoming Weekend October 22 – 24, 2010 The Main Administration Building bell, which survived the 1923 fire CELEBRATE OUR HERITAGE
Homecoming Weekend October 22–24, 2010
The Main Administration
Building bell, which survived
the 1923 fire
CeleBrATe Our Heritage
all-alumni events
Friday, Oct. 22
Career consultations9 a.m.–5 p.m.Elon Career Services, Duke BuildingNeed advice on your job search, resume, cover letter or other matters related to your career? Career Services staff are available for individual consultations throughout the day. Call (336) 278-6538 to make your appointment.
Homecoming check-in10 a.m.–7 p.m.Commuter Lounge, Moseley CenterMake your first stop Check-in Central to pick up event tickets, see schedules for the weekend and get answers to your questions. Bring your business card and let us turn it into a distinctive elon luggage tag.
alumni golf tournament hosted by the Phoenix Club 11 a.m.Stoney Creek Golf Club, Stoney Creek, N.C.lunch will be served at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start at noon. Cost is $75 per person, which includes cart and greens fees, lunch, entry gift, beverage tickets and awards to top teams.
To pre-register, contact Jenn Tucci ’09 at [email protected] or (336) 278-6503 by Friday, Oct. 15. You may also register by mail to Jenn Tucci, 2500 Campus Box, elon, NC 27244. Please provide your name, class year, full mailing address, phone number, golf handicap (for flighting purposes) and a $75 check payable to elon University. If you have a foursome, please indicate so by listing the players’ names.
golden alumni luncheon and Class of 1960 inductionNoonMcKinnon Hall, Moseley CenterMembers of the Class of 1960 and all graduates who have already celebrated their 50th class reunion are invited to attend. The Class of 1960 will be honored as its members are inducted into the Golden Alumni group.
Special shuttle service to and from Moseley Center will be available for members of the Order of the Oak and Class of 1960. See the Information section of this brochure for more information (p. 9).
2 all-alumni events6 affinity group and reunion events6 Class of 19606 Classes of 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 19956 Classes of 2000, 20056 Band alumni7 BlaCk alumni network/national
Pan-HelleniC CounCil alumni (nPHC)7 isaBella Cannon leadersHiP alumni8 PeriClean sCHolars8 student Government assoCiation8 tau Zeta PHi/siGma siGma siGma9 Homecoming hotel accommodations9 information10 Campus map
At Homecoming this year, alumni can reach out and touch a piece of elon history – literally. The bell that hung in the tower of the Main Administration Building, which was destroyed in the 1923 fire, is on display in the Alamance Building rotunda.
The bell served as a beacon for elon’s earliest students, calling them to class and chapel from its perch atop the tower of “Old Main,” one of the first three buildings constructed on campus. But on the morning of January 18, 1923, wrote alumnus and historian Durward Turrentine Stokes, “the old college bell, making its last clank, plummeted down from the tower” as Old Main was engulfed in flame.
The bell survived its fall mostly intact. After it was plucked from the rubble, the bell was housed in various rooms and closets on campus. raymond Beck ’75 discovered references to the bell’s existence while researching another aspect of elon history and remembered seeing the relic in a closet in Carlton library. Along with Professor emeritus George Troxler and a metallurgist from N.C. State, Beck tracked down the bell and confirmed it as the one that hung in Old Main.
This summer, the bell became part of an exhibit in Alamance. It sits on a podium surrounded by plaques explaining its history as well as a metal cornerstone box that was placed when Old Main was built in 1889.
“It is a visible link to our past and a reminder of the rebirth of elon after the fire,” Troxler says.
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‘Life after elon’ School of Communications wisdom session2–3:15 p.m.Studio B, McEwen Communications BuildingSchool of Communications alumni will share advice about finding that first job, networking within the profession and how one’s elon experiences can enhance their professional career.
Campus bus tours2–3:15 p.m.Depart Boney Fountain (East end of Moseley Center)Our exquisite campus continues to grow – see what’s new with President emeritus J. earl Danieley ’46 and Barry Bradberry ’75, asso-ciate dean of admissions and financial planning, on a narrated tour. Space is limited, so sign up early!
School of Law open house2–4 p.m.School of Law, 201 N. Greene St., Greensboro, N.C.
Sport and event Management open house3–4 p.m.Powell Building, Suite 223leisure and Sport Management alumni are invited to visit the campus home of the newly named Department of Sport and event Management. Catch up with fellow alumni and the SeM faculty.
Alumni also are invited to join faculty and current students on Saturday at the SeM tailgate at lake Mary Nell.
School of Communications alumni reception4 p.m.McEwen Communications Building LobbyStudents, faculty and staff in the School of Communications welcome our visiting alumni. This is a great opportunity for alumni to reconnect with former classmates, renew old friend-ships and network with current students.
Love School of Business alumni panel4:30 p.m.LaRose Digital Theatre, Koury Business CenterBusiness alumni will share their advice about finding that first job, networking within the profession and how one’s elon experi-ences can enhance their career.
elon Society reception5:30 p.m.Alamance Country ClubThis is special gathering for alumni who support the university at the elon Society level. Invitations will be mailed separately.
The elon Society is the university’s premier annual giving group, whose members contribute a minimum of $1,500 to elon each year. Through their generosity, elon Society members ensure that the university continues to offer quality academic programs
in world-class facilities. For information about joining the elon Society, please contact Maggie Byerly at (336) 278-7459.
Love School of Business alumni and student networking reception5:30 p.m.Chandler Fountain and Plaza (rain location: Koury Business Center Atrium)Students, faculty and staff in the love School of Business welcome our visiting alumni. This is a great opportunity for alumni to reconnect with former classmates, renew old friendships and network with current students.
School of Law alumni celebration6–8 p.m.Natty Greene’s, 345 S. Elm St., Greensboro, N.C.
Behind the Scenes: Sustainability and green Living at elon6:15 p.m.Lindner HallThis is a reception exclusively for members of IGNITE, elon’s giving program for graduates of the past decade. Join elaine Durr, elon’s sustainability coordinator, and several faculty members for an engaging discussion about the varied sustainable efforts on campus, including lindner Hall, the new loy Center houses and more. See p. 9 for more information about IGNITE.
National Pan-Hellenic Council Yard Show7 p.m.Phi Beta Kappa Commons, Academic Village Members of elon’s National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) organi-zations will showcase their stepping talents for all to enjoy. Don’t miss this chance to watch our talented NPHC groups!
Phoenix Phest8 p.m.McKinnon Hall, Moseley CenterNot only will we celebrate our elon heritage, we’re also taking time to celebrate what our state has to offer. Several North Caro-lina wineries and breweries will be on hand to offer a taste of their locally made products. Glasses of your favorite beverages will be available for purchase after tasting, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be served. Tickets are $5 per person.
Family game night sponsored by the elon Black alumni Network9 p.m.–midnightMoseley Center, Room 215When was the last time you played BINGO, Taboo or Scattergories? What about some karaoke or alumni trivia? We know someone is always up for a good game of Spades, Tunk or Bid Whist. Join us for a night of fun – all alumni are welcome!
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Young alumni party9 p.m.–1 a.m.College Street Tap House (formerly The Lighthouse)For graduates of the Classes of 2000-10, the Young Alumni party on Friday night is the place to be. Doors open at 9 p.m. Musical guest Big Something, formerly known as The Anonymous Band, will take the stage at 10 p.m. IDs are required.
Saturday, Oct. 23
Homecoming check-in8–11:30 a.m.Commuter Lounge, Moseley CenterDidn’t pick up your tickets and information on Friday? Stop by Check-in Central today to receive your Homecoming packet. Foot-ball tickets not picked up by the close of check-in will be available at the Homecoming Will Call Tent near the Alan J. White Bell Tower. Note: The Homecoming Will Call tent is separate from the stadium’s Will Call window.
alumni association awards breakfast8:15–10:15 a.m.Johnston Hall Alumni Center, South CampusThe elon Alumni Association invites all alumni to attend this annual awards presentation. The Distinguished Alumnus and Alumna of the Year, Young Alumnus and Alumna of the Year, and Alumni Service awards will be presented. read about this year’s recipients at elon.edu/alumni.
Stop Hunger Now meal packing service event9–10:30 a.m.Koury Athletic Center ConcourseJoin faculty, staff, alumni and students to pack 30,000 meals for people who are in the greatest need of food. Friends and family members from 5 to 85 years old can help package high-protein, dehydrated meals destined for Haiti and other areas in need around the world.
School of education alumni gathering10–11:30 a.m.Mooney Buildingeducation alumni are invited to reconnect with faculty, staff and current students from the school. The gathering includes wisdom sessions designed for teachers working at the elementary, middle and high school levels. Alumni also can learn more about how earning a master’s degree can enhance their teaching careers. Check for updates on the school’s alumni Facebook page, elon University School of education Alumni.
tailgating11 a.m.–1 p.m.Be part of the pregame excitement. Whether you’re tailgating as part of a reunion or assembling your own crew of friends, don’t miss the game day celebration!
tailgating locations for class and affinity reunions:
• tau Zeta Phi/Sigma Sigma Sigma hosted by Kappa Sigma: Between Harden Dining Hall and Maynard Residence Hall
• isabella Cannon Leadership alumni: Harper Center Lot
• Black alumni Network: Moseley Center Lot
• Class of 1960, Sport and event Management (formerly LSM) alumni: Lake Mary Nell
• elon Band alumni/Fire of the Carolinas: Phoenix Drive
If you’d like to reserve an individual tailgating space in the Moseley Center lot, please visit elon.edu/homecoming or call the Alumni Association at (877) 784-3566. Please note that tailgating outside of designated areas is not permitted, and only beer and wine are allowed per Town of elon laws.
the Senior OakAs men worked to clear a grove on the land upon which elon would be built in 1889, one tree managed to survive the axe. The tree stood near where West Dormitory is located today and “grew from the ground in a curve the height of a man before its trunk straight-ened out,” Stokes wrote. William S. long Jr., son of elon’s first president, encouraged his father to save the old white oak for its aesthetic value.
For decades, the tree, dubbed the Senior Oak, became an icon of elon, the go-to spot for photographs, friendly gatherings and marriage proposals. But in 1980, the tree was struck by lightning and the following year was cut down. The Senior Oak lives on as a collectors’ item; the felled tree was cut into more than 800 pieces and given to elon donors.
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elon vs. Wofford football game1:30 p.m.Rhodes Stadium Cheer the Phoenix as they strive for their second consecutive appearance in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdi-vision playoffs. You won’t want to miss this critical matchup against Southern Conference rival Wofford and our celebration of the tenth season in rhodes Stadium.
Game tickets are $20 per person. If you would like to sit with fellow alumni from your decade or affinity group, please indi-cate your seating preference on the enclosed registration form or online. The deadline for purchasing tickets is Friday, Oct. 15.
Catholic Mass5:30 p.m.Elon Community Church
Catholic Newman Center open house6:45–8 p.m.Newman Center at Holland HouseAlumni are invited to a reception with students, faculty and staff following the Mass sponsored by Catholic Campus Ministry. light hors d’oeuvres will be served. Holland House is located on Antioch Avenue in South Campus (see map on p. 10–11).
Liquid Pleasure reunion show sponsored by the tau Zeta Phi/Sigma Sigma Sigma reunion8:30 p.m.–midnight Ramada Inn and Conference Center, Burlington, N.C.The liquid Pleasure party show band from Chapel Hill, N.C., will take you back to your college days at elon. In an industry where the average lifespan of a band is five years, liquid Pleasure is
entering its 29th year as the South’s premier show and dance band. General alumni are welcome; tickets are $25 per person. Dress code: Dressy casual.
Family reunion party sponsored by the Black alumni Network9 p.m.–midnightMcKinnon Hall, Moseley CenterJoin us for the hottest party on campus at Homecoming! Whether you remember partying in the large lounge, first floor Mcewen or the Danieley Commons, you don’t want to miss this. General admission is $10 per person.
Sunday, Oct. 24
gospel Choir service and reception10 a.m.Yeager Recital Hall (service); Isabella Cannon Room (reception), Center for the ArtsJoin rev. Dr. Sir Walter Mack, Jr. ’89 as he delivers the morning message. All alumni, students and families are welcome to attend this celebration. A reception will follow the service.
alumni worship service10:30 a.m.Elon Community ChurchJoin fellow alumni at a special service as we honor deceased members of the elon alumni community.
Library Moving DayPeople scoffed at President emeritus J. earl Danieley ’46 when he said he wanted to move all the books from Carlton library to the new Mcewen library in a day. But after all 67,000 volumes had been shelved in Mcewen by 5:05 p.m. on July 15, 1968, it was Danieley who got the last laugh. More than 200 students, faculty and community members took part in the move, plied by the promise of a steak dinner at the end of the day for any person who carried 10 loads of books. Dr. John G. Truitt (at right) brought a wheelbarrow to contribute to the effort – the same one he’d used to help move books into Carlton library when it opened in 1924. Stokes wrote, “There has never been a more cooperative occasion at elon College before or since.”
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affinity group and reunion events
CLaSS OF 1960
Friday
golden alumni luncheon and Class of 1960 inductionNoonMcKinnon Hall, Moseley CenterMembers of the Class of 1960 and all graduates who have already celebrated their 50th class reunion are invited to attend. The Class of 1960 will be honored as its members are inducted into the Golden Alumni group.
Special shuttle service to and from Moseley Center will be available for members of the Order of the Oak and Class of 1960. See the Information section of this brochure for more informa-tion (p. 9).
Class of 1960 reception and dinnerJohnston Hall Alumni Center, South Campus6:30 p.m.It’s hard to believe that 50 years have passed since the Class of 1960 graduated! Members of the class can commemorate this momen-tous occasion by reminiscing with old and new friends. The Class of 1960 welcomes their friends from adjacent class years to join them for the event. Tickets for dinner are required; see registra-tion form for pricing information.
Saturday
tailgating11 a.m. – 1 p.m.Lake Mary Nell
elon vs. Wofford football game1:30 p.m.Rhodes StadiumSee the Information section (p. 9) for details about the shuttle service to rhodes Stadium offered to members of the Class of 1960.
CLaSSeS OF 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995
Friday
Phoenix Phest8–11 p.m.McKinnon Hall
Saturday
elon vs. Wofford football game1:30 p.m.Rhodes Stadium See the Information section (p. 9) for details about the shuttle service to rhodes Stadium offered to members of the Order of the Oak.
CLaSSeS OF 2000, 2005
Friday
Behind the Scenes: Sustainability and green Living at elon6:15 p.m.Lindner Hallexclusive reception for IGNITe donors only. Not a member of IGNITE yet? See p. 9 or visit us online at elon.edu/ignite.
Young alumni party featuring Big Something9 p.m.–1 a.m.College Street Tap House (formerly The Lighthouse)
Saturday
elon vs. Wofford football game1:30 p.m.Rhodes Stadium
BaND aLuMNi
Friday
alumni band rehearsal3:30 p.m.Phoenix Club Sports Fields, South CampusAlumni band members are invited to come support elon’s marching band, the Fire of the Carolinas, as it prepares for its performance at halftime of the football game. The rehearsal will take place on the Phoenix Club Sports Fields behind Johnston Hall Alumni Center (see map p. 10–11).
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event reGistration form | OCT. 22–24, 2010 Homecoming WeekendCeleBrATe
Our Heritage
regiStratiOn deadline iS Friday, October 15
Mail form to: Homecoming 2010
elon Alumni Association 2600 CB, elon, NC 27244
register online: elon.edu/homecoming
Fax: (336) 278-7456
Have questions or need additional information?
e-mail us at [email protected], or call the Alumni Association
toll-free at (877) 784-3566 or locally at (336) 278-7500.
Full name (Please print your full name, including your maiden name, if applicable)
Preferred class year Preferred name for nametag
Address
City State ZIP
Daytime phone Cell phone
Please list spouse and guest names as you would like them to appear on their nametags. Please include elon graduation year and maiden name if applicable.
Name Year
Name Year
Name Year
friday, OCTOBEr 22
Event cost × Number attending = Total cost
Golden Alumni luncheon
» No charge for members of the Class of 1960 and a guest . . . . . . No charge
» $10 per person, Class of 1959 and earlier . . . . . . × = $
School of Communications wisdom session
» . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No charge
Campus bus tour
» . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No charge
School of Law open house
» . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No charge
Sport and Event Management open house
» . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No charge
Love School of Business alumni panel
» . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No charge
Love School of Business reception
» . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No charge
School of Communications alumni reception
» . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No charge
School of Law alumni reception at Natty Greene’s
» . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pay at venue
NPHC Yard Show
» . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No charge
Family game night
» . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No charge
Phoenix Phest
» $5 per person. . . . . . . . . . . . . . × = $
Young Alumni party
» . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No charge
saturday, OCTOBEr 23
Alumni Association awards breakfast
» $15 per person . . . . . . . . . . . . . × = $
Event cost × Number attending = Total costCeleBrATe Our HeritageElon Homecoming 2010 event registration [ P l e a s e P r i n t ]
Stop Hunger Now service event
» . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No charge
School of Education gathering
» . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No charge
Elon vs. Wofford football game
» $20 per person . . . . . . . . . . . . . × = $
Check only one decade or group seating preference:
’00s
’90s
’80s
’70s
’60s
Golden (’60 & earlier)
Black Alumni Network/NPHC
Band Alumni
Isabella Cannon leadership Alumni
Periclean Scholars
Tau Zeta Phi/Sigma Sigma Sigma
Catholic Mass
» . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No charge
Catholic open house
» . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No charge
Liquid Pleasure reunion show
» $25 per person for general alumni . . . . . . . . . . . . × = $
Black Alumni Network family reunion party
» $10 per person for general alumni . . . . . . . . . . . . × = $
sunday, OCTOBEr 24
Gospel Choir service and reception
» . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No charge
Alumni worship service
» . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No charge
Event cost × Number attending = Total cost
BLaCK aLuMNi NetWOrK/NPHC aLuMNi
Family game night
» . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No charge
Tailgating
» $15 per person . . . . . . . . . . . . . × = $
Scholarship banquet
» $30 per person (includes family reunion party) . . . . . . . . × = $
Family reunion party
» $10 per person general alumni . . × = $
aLuMNi BaND
Reunion dinner at The Cutting Board
» . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pay at venue
Tailgating
» $15 per person . . . . . . . . . . . . . × = $
PeriCLeaN SCHOLarS
Annual alumni meeting
» . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No charge
StuDeNt gOverNMeNt aSSOCiatiON
Reception
» . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No charge
Event cost × Number attending = Total cost
Registration for special events planned for Affinity and Class Reunions follows. Groups that are participating
in events open to all alumni (example: Elon vs. Wofford football game, Phoenix Phest, etc.) must register for
the items listed above.
tau Zeta PHi/SigMa SigMa SigMa
Heart of Gold brunch
» $15 per person . . . . . . . . . . . . . × = $
Tailgating
» . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No charge
Reunion buffet dinner and party
» $100 per sister (includes admission for one non-sister guest) . . . . . . . . . . . = $
Tau Zeta Phi social
» . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No charge
CLaSS OF 1960
Class photo, reception and dinner
» $35 per person . . . . . . . . . . . . . × = $
Tailgating
» $15 per person . . . . . . . . . . . . . × = $
tOtaL aMOuNt: $
metHod of Payment:
(please return this form along with your payment)
Check (payable to elon University) Check #
Credit card charge (Visa or MC)
Card #
expiration date V-code (3-digit number from back of card)
Print name appearing on card
Signature
Event cost × Number attending = Total cost
regiStratiOn deadline iS Friday, October 15
Have questions or need additional information?
e-mail us at [email protected], or call the Alumni Association
toll-free at (877) 784-3566 or locally at (336) 278-7500.
Mail form to: Homecoming 2010
elon Alumni Association 2600 CB, elon, NC 27244
register online: elon.edu/homecoming
Fax: (336) 278-7456
alumni band reunion dinner7 p.m.The Cutting Board, 2699 Ramada Road, Burlington, N.C.Band alumni from all eras are invited to spend an evening remi-niscing and reconnecting with friends.
Saturday
alumni band tailgating11 a.m.–1 p.m.Phoenix DriveCelebrate with fellow band alumni and offer special recognition of the tenth anniversary of the Fire of the Carolinas. Stop and chat, grab a bite to eat and bring your instruments so you can join current band members in the stands at rhodes Stadium.
elon vs. Wofford football game1:30 p.m.Rhodes Stadium
BLaCK aLuMNi NetWOrK/NatiONaL PaN-HeLLeNiC COuNCiL aLuMNi (NPHC)
Friday
Calling all greeks NPHC family gathering6:15 p.m.NPHC GardenWarm up for the weekend with fellow NPHC alumni as we share songs, chants, strolls and steps from our beloved organizations. Get your A-Phi, Skee-Wee, Yo Yo, roo roo, Oo-Oop, Blue Phi, e-I-Kee and ee-Yip ready!
NPHC Yard Show7 p.m.Phi Beta Kappa Commons
Family game night sponsored by the Black alumni Network9 p.m.–midnightMoseley Center, Room 215When was the last time you played BINGO, Taboo or Scattergories? What about some karaoke or alumni trivia? We know someone is always up for a good game of Spades, Tunk or Bid Whist. Join us for a night of fun – all alumni are welcome!
Saturday
tailgating11 a.m.–1 p.m.Moseley Center Lot
elon vs. Wofford football game1:30 p.m.Rhodes Stadium
Black alumni Scholarship banquet7 p.m.McKinnon Hall, Moseley CenterJoin fellow alumni for an elegant evening as we honor the contributions of some of our most cherished faculty, staff and organizations, who all have contributed to the success of black students on elon’s campus and to the Black Alumni Scholarship. We will honor Betty Covington, Janice ratliff, Marsha Boone, former elon employee Annette Orbert ’90 and the late Wilhelmina Boyd as well as the Black Cultural Society. Semi-formal attire is expected. Tickets are $30 per person and include a $10 donation to the Black Alumni Scholarship.
Black alumni family reunion party9 p.m.–midnightMcKinnon Hall, Moseley CenterJoin us for the hottest party on campus at Homecoming! Whether you remember partying in the large lounge, first floor Mcewen or the Danieley Commons, you don’t want to miss this. General admission is $10 per person. Black Alumni Scholarship banquet attendees may attend free of charge.
Sunday
gospel Choir service and reception10 a.m.Yeager Recital Hall (service); Isabella Cannon Room (reception), Center for the ArtsJoin rev. Dr. Sir Walter Mack Jr. ’89 as he delivers the morning message. All alumni, students and families are welcome to attend this celebration. A reception will follow the service.
Note: There will be a brief Black Alumni Network general body meeting immediately following the service.
iSaBeLLa CaNNON LeaDerSHiP aLuMNi
Saturday
tailgating11 a.m.–1 p.m.Harper Center Lot
elon vs. Wofford football game1:30 p.m.Rhodes StadiumAt the end of the first quarter, leadership alumni will meet at the west entrance of the Woods Center for a group photo.
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PeriCLeaN SCHOLarS
Saturday
Periclean Scholars alumni meeting10–11 a.m.Moseley Center, Room 217Alumni of the Periclean Scholars program are invited to gather for this annual meeting.
StuDeNt gOverNMeNt aSSOCiatiON
Friday
Student government association reception5:30–6:30 p.m.Moseley Center, Room 221AThe Student Government Association invites all alumni who served in the SGA to reconnect with one another and with current leaders.
tau Zeta PHi/SigMa SigMa SigMa
Friday
reunion check-in3–11 p.m.Ramada Inn and Conference Center lobby, 2703 Ramada Road, Burlington, N.C.Check into your room, then proceed to Sigma Central to meet the host committee and receive your registration packet, which includes tickets for the weekend. At Sigma Central, reconnect with long-lost sisters for a magical afternoon and evening of remi-niscing. Bring your pictures and your memories!
Saturday
Homecoming ticket pickup8:30–9:30 a.m.Outside of McKinnon Hall, Moseley CenterIf you didn’t get a chance to stop by Sigma Central at the ramada on Friday, please plan to pick up your packet, including all pre-purchased tickets for the weekend, prior to joining your sisters for the brunch. Tickets also will be available for pickup following the brunch.
Heart of gold brunch9:30–11 a.m.McKinnon Hall, Moseley CenterAll Tau Zeta Phi/Sigma Sigma Sigma sisters are requested to attend this event honoring alumna Dr. Jo Watts Williams ’55, the first recipient of the Tau Zeta Phi/Sigma Sigma Sigma Heart of Gold Award. Several collegiate sisters will update the group on current happenings in the Delta Beta chapter.
tailgating11 a.m.–1 p.m.Between Harden Dining Hall and Maynard Residence HallJoin the brothers of Kappa Sigma for a pregame celebration of elon football.
elon vs. Wofford football game1:30 p.m.Rhodes StadiumCheer on the Phoenix, led by star quarterback Scott riddle ’11, son of Sigma Sigma Sigma alumna Cathy Watkins riddle ’79! Pre-purchased tickets not picked up on Friday or at the Heart of Gold brunch will be sent to the Homecoming Will Call tent. Note: The Homecoming Will Call tent is separate from the stadium’s Will Call window.
reunion buffet dinner6–7:30 p.m.Ramada Inn and Conference CenterPricing is included in party listing below.
Blow-out party featuring Liquid Pleasure8 p.m.–midnightRamada Inn and Conference CenterThe liquid Pleasure party show band from Chapel Hill, N.C., will take you back to your college days at elon. In an industry where the average lifespan of a band is five years, liquid Pleasure is entering its 29th year as the South’s premier show and dance band. A cash bar will be available. Dress: Cute attire for shagging, the Bump, the Freak, Gatoring and special Sigma line dancing.
Admission per couple (sister and non-sister guest) is $100; this includes the buffet dinner prior to the party. Doors will open to the general alumni body at 8:30 p.m. at a charge of $25 per person.
tau Zeta Phi social8 p.m.–midnightAlamance Room, Ramada Inn and Conference Centerlooking for a quieter spot for the evening? Join your sisters in the ramada’s Alamance room for an evening social.
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Homecoming hotel accommodationsHotel rate Phone
cOmFOrt inn // 2701 Kirkpatrick rd. $120.99 + tax (double) // $130.99 + tax (queen) (336) 584-4447
cOmFOrt SuiteS // 769 Woody Dr., Graham, N.C. $79.95 + tax (336) 221-9199
cOuntry inn and SuiteS // 3211 Wilson Dr. $120 + tax (king) // $130 + tax (double) (336) 584-1115
cOurtyard by marriOtt // 3141 Wilson Dr. $149 + tax (336) 585-1888
HamptOn inn // 2935 Saconn Dr. $129.99 + tax (king/double queens) (336) 584-8585
Quality inn // 2444 Maple Ave. $69.99 + tax (double/king) // $99.99 (suite) (336) 229-5203
For additional hotels in the Burlington/Alamance County area, visit www.burlington-area-nc.org or call the Convention and Visitors Bureau at (800) 637-3804.
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Check-in CentralCheck-in for pre-registered alumni and on-site registration will be available Friday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 23, from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Check-in Central is located in the Commuter lounge in Moseley Center. registration packets for alumni who have pre-registered, which include event and football tickets, should be picked up at Check-in Central. No tickets will be mailed in advance of Homecoming Weekend. When you drop by Check-in Central, bring your business card and let us turn it into a distinctive elon luggage tag.
Johnston Hall alumni CenterAlumni are invited to drop by the Johnston Hall Alumni Center on Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Take a stroll through the various displays of elon history and artifacts while enjoying a break from Homecoming festivities (see map on p. 10–11).
igNiteCalling all young alumni: Is your name on the list yet?
lead the way by joining IGNITE, elon’s giving program made just for graduates of the past decade. A gift to elon in any amount qualifies you for membership in IGNITE, and your name will appear on our website and a larger-than-life 2010-11 Honor roll of Donors posted in Moseley Center throughout Homecoming Weekend. To learn more about becoming a member of IGNITE and how you can make a difference at elon, visit elon.edu/ignite or contact Gavin Sands ’07 at [email protected].
Shuttle service for Order of the Oak and Class of 1960elon is pleased to offer shuttle service for all members of the Order of the Oak and Class of 1960 to rhodes Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 23. Members may park at Johnston Hall Alumni Center and will be transported to the tailgating area and stadium. Shuttle service will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and again from the beginning of the fourth quarter through 30 minutes after the conclusion of the game. No reservations necessary.
ParkingFree parking will be available in the Moseley and McMichael lots on Friday and on Saturday until 11 a.m. A $5 charge will apply to those lots after 11 a.m. on Saturday.
Special needsSpecial needs accommodations are available on campus. For specific questions, contact Campus Safety and Security at (336) 278-5555. Arrangements for pre-paid ticket pickup may be made through Kelly elliston, program assistant for the Alumni Associa-tion, at (877) 784-3566 or (336) 278-7500.
Football ticketsFootball tickets will not be mailed in advance. Please plan to pick up your tickets at Check-In Central on Friday or Saturday. Football tickets not picked up by 11:30 a.m. on Saturday will be available that day from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Homecoming Will Call tent behind the alan J. White Bell tower. the Homecoming Will Call tent is separate from the stadium’s Will Call window.
volunteers wantedVolunteers are needed to assist with check-in and other tasks. If you’d like to volunteer during Homecoming Weekend, please contact the Alumni Association at (877) 784-3566 or [email protected].
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10 Carol Grotnes Belk Library11 Center for the Arts –
McCrary Theatre Yeager Recital Hall
12 Isabella Cannon International Studies Pavilion13 Ella Darden and Elmon Lee Gray Pavilion14 William Henry Belk Pavilion15 Luvene Holmes and
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16 William R. Kenan Jr. Honors Pavilion17 Martha S. and Carl H. Lindner III Hall –
Elon College, The College of Arts and Sciences18 Vera Richardson Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life19 Powell House20 Financial Planning21 Ernest A. Koury Sr. Business Center –
Martha and Spencer Love School of Business22 Truitt – University Relations23 Johnston Hall –
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Varsity Sports Grille27 Downtown Elon –
Acorn Coffee Shop28 Caroline D. McCoy Commons –
Campus Safety and Police 29 R.N. Ellington Health and Counseling Center30 Harden Dining Hall31 University Business Services32 Holt Chapel33 The Colonnades Dining Hall –
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National Champions elon athletics made history in 1980–81 when it hosted the first national football championship held on North Carolina soil. On their home field at Williams High School in Burlington, the Fightin’ Christians won back-to-back NAIA Division I football champion-ships under head coach Jerry Tolley. In 1980, led by star running back Bobby Hedrick ’83, elon defeated Northeastern State, 17–10. The following year, the Fightin’ Christians rode the leg of kicker Phil renn ’84, whose 23-yard field goal on a bitterly cold day sealed elon’s 3–0 victory over Pittsburg State. The victories marked the first time in NAIA history a pri-vate school had won consecutive football championships.
HOmecOming Weekend OCTOBEr 22–24, 2010CeleBrATe Our Heritage
