Lynchburg College Alumni Association

Lynchburg College Homecoming 2010

October 8-10, 2010

The Classes of 1970, ’75, ’80, ’85, ’90, ’95, 2000, and 2005 celebrate their 2010 Class Reunions and invite all alumni to join them!

SPECIAL EVENTS DURING THE WEEKEND:
Lynchburg College Gospel Ensemble Reunion Concert, Alumni Athletic Events, Special Class Reunion events!

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Throughout Homecoming 2010

·         Art Exhibitions: To be announced. Daura Gallery, Dillard Fine Arts Center. Friday, and Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.  

·         LC Fitness Center open to Alumni. Pre-registration required and bring photo ID, Turner Gym, rear lower level. Friday, 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

·         Westover Hall Model on display in the Alumni House Lounge. The College’s founding building; the model was constructed by Dr. Edmund “Rick” Potter, adjunct assistant professor of history at Lynchburg College and son of Dr. Clifton Potter Jr. ’62 and Dr. Dorothy-Bundy Turner Potter ’64, Alumni House Lounge.  

·         Journey Through The Years (on permanent display) 1903-2003 historical exhibit from the College Archives collection; display case and exhibit designed by John C. Crank Jr. '79, founder and president of 1717 Design Group, Richmond, Va.; gift of the Class of 1993. Lobby, Dining Room, Burton Student Center.

·         Bookstore, Burton Student Center, Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 

·         Lynchburg College: More Than Books and Bricks by public relations staff member Betty Cooper McKinney ’62 and her former colleague Carolyn Austin Eubank ’67, available for purchase in the LC Bookstore.

Homecoming 2010 Week Events sponsored by the Student Activities Board and Student Government Association Homecoming Committee:

Thursday, October 7 – Faculty/Staff vs. Students Dodge ball Tournament, Shellenberger Field

Thursday, October 7
6:30-8:30 p.m. • Lynchburg College Gospel Ensemble Reunion Reception

Past Gospel Ensemble members are invited to join Veronica Millner Soles ’98, 919/931-9924, soul2soles@hotmail.com  and other members to reminisce and plan for a weekend of music!  Alumni House Lounge.

Friday, October 8
9 a.m. - Noon • Gospel Ensemble Reunion Rehearsal  Contact  Veronica Millner Soles ’98, 919/931-9924, soul2soles@hotmail.com for further information.   Sanctuary, Snidow Chapel.  

11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. • Lunch for Class Reunion 2010 Co-chairs and Class Reunion 2011 Co-chairs with Kathryn Yarzebinski ’08 M.B.A., Director of the Annual Fund, and Tom Cassidy ’73, Director of Alumni Relations, East Room, Burton Student Center.  Reservations required.

12 - 6 p.m.  3rd Annual John P. Seamster ’92 Memorial Golf Tournament, London Downs Golf Club, Forest, $75 per person

2-5 p.m. • Gospel Ensemble Reunion Rehearsal  Sanctuary, Snidow Chapel

3-5 p.m. • President Emeritus Dr. M. Carey Brewer '49, Autobiography Signing Full Circle: Memories of Lynchburg College and Beyond (book offered for sale), Daura Gallery, Dillard Fine Arts Center.

3-8 p.m. • Registration and Information Pickup Daura Gallery, Dillard Fine Arts Center.

4:30-6:30 p.m. • Homecoming Alumni, Faculty, and Staff Reception Beer and Wine Cash Bar and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Memorial Ballroom Portico, Hall Campus Center.

6:30-8:30 p.m.  • Reception with Coach Jack M. Toms ’69, Athletic Director and Retired LC Head Men's Cross Country and Track Coach, East Room, Burton Student Center, $10 per person. Cash Bar.  Seats limited to 50 people.  Reservations required and tickets will be taken at the door.

7-8 p.m. • Homecoming Concert with Faculty, Staff, and Alumni Featuring Carol Wilson Hill ’82, Francis Longaker ’09, and Gospel Ensemble Reunion members and other performers to be announced. Sydnor Performance Hall, Elliot and Rosel Schewel Hall.

7–9 p.m.  • Women’s Soccer vs. Washington and Lee University, Under the lights, Shellenberger Field.

8:30–11 p.m. • Class Reunion Welcome Home Reception All Alumni invited.  Cash bar and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Rooms reserved for each class.  2nd floor, Elliot and Rosel Schewel Hall.  Reservations required.  

·Class of 1970 Welcome Home Reception hosted by co-chairs Courtenay B. Clifford and Philip G. Mazzara, LC Trustee.

·Class of 1975 Welcome Home Reception hosted by chair Teresa Romiti.  

·Class of 1980 Welcome Home Reception hosted by chair Suzanne Farmer Flynn, LC Trustee.

·Class of 1985 Welcome Home Reception hosted by co-chairs Lori Evans Ermi,  Andrew "Andy" Orlando, Alumni Board member and Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area Alumni Club Northern Virginia President, Stuart and Elizabeth Pollock Staples.

·Class of 1990 Welcome Home Reception hosted by co-chairs David A. Rosser and Matt Van De Motter.  

·Class of 1995 Welcome Home Reception hosted by chair Joseph A. Ceravone.

·Class of 2000 Welcome Home Reception hosted by co-chairs Francessca Spencer Vasquez, Brian M. Parker, Alumni Board member, Cheryl Hodges Bratten.  

·Class of 2005 Welcome Home Reception hosted by co-chairs Jessica Swanke Minnier, Catherine Williams Orleski, Alison "Ali" Weber.

9 p.m.  • Alumni Men’s Lacrosse Game Under the lights, Shellenberger Field  

9 p.m.-1 a.m. • “Hornet Hop” Student Homecoming Dance Crowning of Homecoming King and Queen, Princes, and Princesses (11 p.m.).  Pay at the door. Sponsored by SAB and SGA Homecoming Committee, Memorial Ballroom, Hall Campus Center.  

Saturday, October 9

8:00 am • Homecoming 2010 5K Run, watch for more details.

8:30–10:30 a.m. • Class Reunion 2011 Workshop for the Classes of 1956, ’61, ’66 (Westover Alumni Society Weekend 2011 April 8 -10) and the Classes of 1971, ’76, ’81, ’86, ’91, ’96, 2001, 2006 (Homecoming 2011 October 7 – 9) invited to begin planning their 2011 Class Reunions.  Contact Kathryn Crowder Yarzebinski ‘08 M.B.A., director of the Annual Fund, 800/621-1669, 434/544-8289, Yarzebinski@lynchburg.edu, to register. East Room, Burton Student Center.  Breakfast included. Reservations required.

8:30-11:30 a.m. • Gospel Ensemble Reunion Rehearsal Sanctuary, Snidow Chapel  

NEW!  9 a.m.–Noon • Alumni Legacies Enrollment Program, Share LC with your family’s students at the most festive time of year – Homecoming! Tours begin at Room 232/Drysdale Case Study Room, Elliot and Rosel Schewel Hall. Pre-registration required. Moderate walking required.

9 a.m.-1 p.m. • Registration and Information Pickup Daura Gallery, Dillard Fine Arts Center

9:30–11 a.m. • Class of 1970 40^th Class Reunion Breakfast,$20 or $10 per person, Burton Room, Burton Student Center (Tate Hall end of building).  Reservations required.

10-10:30 a.m. Back to Class:  Join other “Alumni Students” for these classes! Rooms will be listed on final schedule.

*Women In The Civil War: Dr. Jim Owens, Professor of History, Honorary Alumni Award Recipient, Elliot and Rosel Schewel Hall

*Endowment and Planned Giving: Planning for the College’s Future and Your Future!, Gene Frantz ’71,’76 M.Ed.,Vice President for Planned Giving, Elliot and Rosel Schewel Hall.

*Claytor Nature Study Center Continuing to Develop!, Dr. Greg Eaton, Director of the Claytor Nature Study Center, Elliot and Rosel Schewel Hall.

*Alumni Travel Program: Traveling Through Europe in June 2011 (Trip #1),and Setting Sail for the Mediterranean Sea in August 2011 (Trip #2)presented by Tom Cassidy ’73, Director of Alumni Relations, Elliot and Rosel Schewel Hall. Trip details available at www.LynchburgAlumni.org; Fun Stuff tab - Alumni Travel 2011

11 a.m. • Alton L. Wilmer Writing Center Open House.  Alumni Tutors and Non-tutors and guests cordially invited, Room 4 (ground floor and center room), Hopwood Hall.

11-11:45 a.m. • Alumni Field Hockey Game vs. Junior Varsity Team, Shellenberger Field

11-11:30 a.m. Back to Class: Join other “Alumni Students” for these classes! Rooms will be listed on final schedule.

*Endowment and Planned Giving:Planning for the College’s Future and Your Future!,Gene Frantz ’71, ’76 M.Ed., Vice President for Planned Giving, Elliot and Rosel Schewel Hall.

*Study Abroad: Dr. David Lipani, Professor of English, Honorary Alumni Award Recipient, Elliot and Rosel Schewel Hall.

*Burton Student Center Renovations in the Future!, John Eccles , Vice President and Dean for Student Development, Burton Student Center. 

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. • Classes of 1975, ’80, ’90 LOYO (Luncheon On Your Own), Brewed Awakenings (formerly Donald’s): Sandwiches, Bagels, and Coffee. Sun Trust Bank Lobby, Elliot and Rosel Schewel Hall.

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. • Classes of 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010 LOYO (Luncheon On Your Own), Roly Poly (former Stinger’s Coffee and Such location), Rainsford Townhouse, near the Pavilion (past Turner Gymnasium), lower level in the rear. 

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. • Class of 1985 25^th Class Reunion Lunch with Current and Retired Faculty members. Burgers, Hot Dogs, Salads, Sodas, Beer. $15 per person. Westover Room, Burton Student Center (opposite bookstore). Reservations Required.

Noon–1 p.m.  • Homecoming 2010 Parade sponsored by SAB and SGA Homecoming Committee: Watch for further details!

1-1:30 p.m.  Back to Class:  Join other “Alumni Students” for these classes! Rooms will be listed on final schedule.

*DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy Program) Now in Session!, Dr. Kevin Brueilly, Director, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Health Sciences Building, Transportation available from the Alumni House at 9:45 a.m. (1 hour session)

*“Understanding the Language of Your Dreams:  Donna McGill, Director of Health and Counseling Services, Honorary Alumni Award Recipient, Elliot and Rosel Schewel Hall.

*The LC Annual Fund:  Learn how your support provides vital budget relief for operating expenses, as well as scholarships, faculty development, athletics, and library resources.  Kathryn Crowder Yarzebinski ’08 M.B.A., Director of the Annual Fund, Elliot and Rosel Schewel Hall. 

1-3 p.m. • Free Family Fun For All Ages in the Dell Face painting, Balloon art, Snowcones in vicinity of Hopwood Hall.

2-3:10 p.m. • Class Reunion Photos Don’t Be Late!  Hornet Zone Refreshment Garden, Hopwood Hall parking lot.  1970-2 p.m.; 1975-2:10 p.m.; 1980-2:20 p.m.; 1985-2:30 p.m.; 1990-2:40 p.m.; 1995-2:50 p.m., 2000-3 p.m.; 2005-3:10 p.m.

1-2:30 p.m. • Field Hockey vs. Washington and Lee University Shellenberger Field.

1 p.m.–5:30 p.m. • Hornet Zone Refreshment Garden: Watch the athletic events on Shellenberger Field. Beer for sale in designated areas only.   Hopwood Hall parking lot.

3-4 p.m. • “Things They Never Taught Me in My Business and Economics Classes.” A panel discussion with School of Business and Economics Alumni, Room 231/Verizon Faculty Resource Room, Elliot and Rosel Schewel Hall.

4 p.m. • Gospel Ensemble Reunion Choir Photo, Sanctuary, Snidow Chapel 

4–6 p.m. • Men’s Soccer vs. Bridgewater College Shellenberger Field

4:30-5:30 p.m.  • Gospel Ensemble Reunion Concert  Donations accepted to support the African-American Alumni Achievement Scholarship Fund at Lynchburg College established by Roy Roberson Jr. ’92, LC Trustee, and Traci Jennings Roberson ’92, ’00 M.Ed., Snidow Chapel.

4:45 p.m.  • Half-Time Dedication of the Coach Jack M. Toms ’69 Track of Champions, Join us as the College recognizes Coach Toms, Athletic Director and Retired LC Head Men's Cross Country and Track Coach, Shellenberger Field. 

6-6:30 p.m. • Alumni Awards Reception  Cash Bar, Dining Room, Burton Student Center 

6:30–8:30 p.m.  • Alumni Awards Gala Dinner, Tables Reserved for Alumni Award Recipients (listed below), and Classes of 1970, ’75, ’80, ’85, ’90, ’95, 2000, 2005, Faculty and Staff. Lynchburg College Gospel Ensemble Reunion members will lead the singing of the Lynchburg College Alma Mater, Dining Room, Burton Student Center (menu below). $25 per person.  Reservations required and tickets will be taken at the door.

Alumni Awards Dinner Menu
Tenderloin of Beef, Poached Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp, Spinach Salad with Feta, Walnuts, and Raspberry Vinaigrette, Asparagus, Garden Rice, and La Puerta Wine from Argentina, imported to the U.S. by Drew Miller ’00, LC Alumni Board Member.

Alumni Awards Recipients

Sports Hall of Fame
Philip C. Smith ’86 – Men’s Lacrosse
Thomas E. Clark III ’93 – Outdoor Track
James J. “J.J.” Bolton ’94 – Baseball
Joseph J. Martin ’84 – Outdoor Track

Distinguished Alumni Award
Patricia Davis Price ’95, ’05 M.Ed., Associate Director for Community Development

Honorary Alumni Award
James “Jim” L. Owens, Professor of History
Donna McGill, Director of Health and Counseling Services
David J. Lipani, Professor of English

9 p.m.-Midnight • Homecoming Nightcap Reception All Alumni and guests invited! Reserved seating for Reunion Classes. Cash bar. Memorial Ballroom, Hall Campus Center.

9 p.m.–Midnight • Class of 1990 20^th Class Reunion Gathering, Snacks, $5 per person. Beer and wine for sale. Westover Room, Burton Student Center.  Reservations required.

9 p.m. • Alumni Men’s Soccer Game Under the lights, Shellenberger Field  

Sunday, October 4

11 a.m.-Noon • Campus Worship Service: Led by Rev. Stephanie McLemore, Lynchburg College Chaplain and Director of Church Relations, a guest speaker will deliver the sermon. Snidow Chapel.

Noon–2 p.m. • Field Hockey vs. Shenandoah University Shellenberger Field

2–4 p.m. • Women’s Soccer vs. Montclair State University Shellenberger Field

4:30 p.m. • Roman Catholic Mass Snidow Chapel

Dining Services available during the weekend:

•  Dining Room, Burton Student Center: Friday: Breakfast, 7:15-10 a.m.; Lunch, 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Dinner, 4:30-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday: Brunch, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

•  Westover Room Snack Bar, Burton Student Center:  Friday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday, Sunday 2-8 p.m.

•  Brewed Awakenings:  Sandwiches, Bagels and Coffee, SunTrust Bank Lobby, Schewel Hall:  Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, 2-9 p.m.

•  Roly Poly at Stinger’s Coffee and Such, Rainsford Townhouse, near the Pavilion, lower level in the rear. Friday: 9 p.m. -2 a.m., Saturday: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 

Office of Alumni Relations:

Matt Brandon, Tom Cassidy ’73, Ally Datz ’09, Betty Howell
434/544-8293, 800/621-1669, FAX 434/544-8653,  http://www.LynchburgAlumni.Org, E-mail: alumni@lynchburg.edu

Homecoming 2010 Lodging October 8, 9

Call the hotels directly and identify yourself as requesting a room from the Lynchburg College reservation block for $79 a night.  The Toll Free number and WWW pages may or may not offer better rates than those listed below.

Holiday Inn Select Lynchburg, 601 Main Street downtown, Lynchburg, 434/528-2500, Toll Free 800/315-2621.  $79 includes continental breakfast.  R.S.V.P. by September 24.

Kirkley Hotel, 2900 Candlers Mountain Road, opposite River Ridge Mall, 434/237-6333, Toll Free 866/510-6333.  $79 includes continental breakfast.  R.S.V.P. by September 24.

Travel Alert:

If you’ll be traveling to campus on Route 29 South, please note that there is a new Route 29 Bypass that crosses the James River and connects to Route 460 towards Appomattox or Roanoke. Do not go that far on Route 29! Instead take this exit to Business Route 29 and go south across the James River: · Route 210 - Downtown Lynchburg As you cross the James River, Business 29 also becomes the Lynchburg Expressway. From this point follow 29 South until you see a sign for 501 North. Follow 501 North to the first stop light. At this intersection of Route 221(Lakeside Drive) and 501 North, turn right at the traffic light and proceed two miles. The campus entrance will be on your right immediately past College Lake.