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Monday, October 13, 2008
Those Were The Days!


FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10

9:30 AM: Second annual HOMECOMING GOLF TOURNAMENT at the Manor Golf Club in Farmville; shotgun start at 11 am. Contact Tournament Director Jim Ennis ’72 at (434) 547-3489 or jennis@kinex.net. $250 per person; proceeds benefit H-SC Annual Fund.

1 PM: 30th Annual THOMPSON TENNIS CHALLENGE at the Varsity Courts. Round-robin format open to alumni, parents, and friends. Join current Tiger coaches and players for a great afternoon! No charge.

4 PM: ALUMNI PUBLIC SERVICE FORUM, Parents & Friends Lounge. Sponsored by the Wilson Center for Leadership in the Public Interest and Career Development at Hampden-Sydney College.

6 PM: COCKTAILS AND DINNER for the Classes of 1963 and 1968 in Settle Hall. Specific details mailed to class members.

9 PM: Sam Bush and The Original Wailers
(Two separate bands, co-headlining)
Doors at 8:00PM
Lagoon Field
Kirby Field House, rain location
Get tickets online

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11

8 AM: COFFEE with President Walter M. Bortz III in the new Library.

9 AM: ACADEMIC LECTURE EXPERIENCE with Dr. Alex Werth, Elliott Professor of Biology: “Sea Change: The Rise and Fall of Coral Reefs.” Chairman’s Room, Settle Hall.

10 AM - 5PM: BOOKSTORE OPEN and hosting Steve "Mr. Beach" Leonard, 10AM - 12:30PM on Graham Hall Patio.

10 AM: CLASS REUNION ACTIVITIES for the Classes of 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, and 1998-2008. Join classmates and friends on Cushing lawn under class tents. Specific details mailed to class members.

10 AM: LACROSSE ALUMNI GAME. Tigers past and present play an exhibition game at Hellmuth-Pritzlaff Field.

11 AM: HOMECOMING LUNCH & AWARDS CEREMONY, Cushing Lawn. Join reunion attendees for our Homecoming feast. Cost $15 per person (children under 10 free). The Waters Cup will be presented to the South Hampton Roads and Danville-Martinsville alumni clubs. The Alumni
Citation will honor an outstanding volunteer.

1 PM: GLEE CLUB & MEN’S CHORUS ALUMNI pre-game performance of the National Anthem and school songs. Gather at Crawley Forum to rehearse, 12 NOON.

1 PM: FOOTBALL GAME vs. Emory & Henry College at Fulton Field. Don’t miss this classic rivalry!

3 PM: SOCCER GAME vs. Randolph College at Miller Field. Support the Tigers!

4 PM: POST-GAME PARTY WITH OTIS DAY & THE KNIGHTS (voted America’s #1 party band) at Kirby Field House parking lot. The original Animal House star performs a special concert for students, alumni, and friends. Admission Free!

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   REUNIONS
Otis Day
POST-GAME PARTY WITH OTIS DAY & THE KNIGHTS (voted America’s #1 party band) at Kirby Field House parking lot. The original Animal House star performs a special concert for students, alumni, and friends. Admission Free!

Alumni Reunions



Class of 1963 & 1968
Friday Reunions for Classes of 1963 & 1968


Game Day Reunions
for Classes of 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993,
& 1998-2008



Specific reunion information
and registration forms will be
mailed to each reunion class
member.   You may also register by calling the Alumni Office at (434) 223-6148.

2008 Homecoming events (pdf)

Places to Stay

 

Those Were the Days