Homecoming SCHEDULE
Reunion events listed separately below.
Check back often - the schedule is shaping up and we'll add updates as we get them.
Online registration is now closed. You can register onsite beginning Thursday at noon at the McGriff Alumni house.
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Thursday, October 23
Noon – 5 p.m. Registration at the McGriff Alumni House (former Phi Delta Theta fraternity house on Georgia Avenue).
9:30 a.m. Walking Tour of Campus. Meet on the porch of Fulford Hall for a walking tour with the Admission staff.
9:30 & 11 a.m. Back to the Classroom Join current Sewanee students as alumni are invited to sit in on one of the regularly scheduled academic classes.
2:30 p.m. Walking Tour of Campus. Meet on the porch of Fulford Hall for a walking tour with the Admission staff.
* 5:30 p.m. Sigma Pi Sigma, honorary Physics Society, 50th Anniversary Dinner at the Sewanee Inn. After dinner, the new member induction ceremony and talk by Dr. William Robertson will take place in Blackman Auditorium. The dinner is $20 per person and the talk in Blackman is free and open to the public.
6 p.m. Reunion Kickoff Parties If you are a member of a reunion class, see the reunion schedule inside to find your class events.
7:30 p.m. Women’s Soccer vs. Trevecca Nazarene at Puett Field on Tennessee Avenue.
Friday, October 24
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Registration at the McGriff Alumni House (former Phi Delta Theta fraternity house on Georgia Avenue).
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Open House at the University Archives, former Kappa Sigma House on Alabama Avenue next to duPont Library.
9:30 a.m. Walking Tour of Campus. Meet on the porch of Fulford Hall for a walking tour with the Admission staff.
10 a.m. Back to the Classroom Join current Sewanee students as alumni are invited to sit in on one of the regularly scheduled academic classes.
11 a.m. The Department of Forestry and Geology will host a presentation by Dr. Michael Andreu, C’92, “Forests Beyond the Domain: Six Degrees of Separation from Sewanee” in Snowden 209.
11 a.m. Back to the Classroom Join current Sewanee students as alumni are invited to sit in on one of the regularly scheduled academic classes (see schedule inside).
Noon Lunch Meeting of the Officers of the Associated Alumni.
Noon Women’s Soccer vs. Emory at Puett Field on Tennessee Avenue.
1 p.m. Meeting of Greek alumni advisors.
1 p.m. Alumni Hike through Shakerag Hollow led by Professor Bran Potter. Meet at Green’s View.
1:30 p.m. The Department of Chemistry seminar by A.J. Zucchero, C’04, a graduate student in the Department of Chemistry at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
* 2 p.m. Historical Walk through University Cemetery and other points led by local historian James Gipson, C’66.
2:30 p.m. Walking Tour of Campus Meet on the porch of Fulford Hall for a walking tour with the Admission staff.
2 p.m. Sigma Nu Alumni Open House until 4 p.m. at the Sigma Nu House.
* 2 p.m. “The Economy in Flux” presentation by Professor Bob Ott followed by an overview of the new Center for Global Commerce by Professor Doug Williams, C’81. St. Luke’s Chapel.
3 p.m. Admissions 101 for prospective parents and students at Fulford Hall.
3 p.m. Alumni Reception for Forestry and Geology majors at Snowden Hall until 5 p.m.
* 3 p.m. “The Road to November 4” presentation by Dr. Paige Schneider, professor of political science, on the upcoming election. St. Luke’s Chapel.
3 p.m. Screening and Talk on the film “the Exorcism of Emily Rose” with the film’s screenwriter Paul Harris Boardman, C’88, at Gailor Auditorium, sponsored by the Philosophy Club.
3 p.m. Math Lecture sponsored by the Mathematics and Computer Science departments in Woods Lab 121 with a reception following in Woods Lab 125. Clay Shonkwiler, C’03, will present “Linking Integrals for Hyperspheres.”
* 4 p.m. Class of 1968 and chemistry majors reception in memory of Dr. Edward Kirven, C’68, at the Kirven General Chemistry Laboratory, Room 269 Spencer Hall.
* 4 p.m. Tour of Spencer Hall, the new addition to Woods Lab. Meet at the East entrance.
4 p.m. Field Hockey vs. Fontbonne University, across from Trezevant Hall.
4 – 6 p.m. Open House at IONA: Art Sanctuary, the studio of former professor of art Edward Carlos, Garnertown Road.
4 – 6 p.m. Green Ribbon Society party, Bishop’s Common Hearth Room.
4:30 – 6 p.m. Exhibition Opening and Artist’s Lecture at the University Art Gallery. Hamlett Dobbins: Every One, Every Day.
* 5 – 6 p.m. Welcome Home Wine and Cheese Reception for alumni and faculty hosted by the Vice Chancellor and Dean of the College at the new Spencer Hall addition to Woods Lab.
6 p.m. Exornati Society Dinner at the EQB House behind the Sewanee Bookstore.
6 p.m. Red Ribbon Society Party at Brooks Hall next to Otey Parish.
6 – 9 p.m. Class Reunion Events See reunion schedule inside to find your class events.
6 – 10 p.m. Childcare at the University Child Care Center. Reservations are required.
8 – 10 p.m. The Cordell-Lorenz Observatory will be open.
* 9 p.m. All Alumni Dance at the Sewanee Inn with the Pat Patrick Band.
Saturday, October 25
8 a.m. Fun Run for Alumni beginning at McGriff Alumni House (former Phi Delta Theta fraternity house on Georgia Avenue).
8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Registration at the McGriff Alumni House (former
Phi Delta Theta fraternity house on Georgia Avenue).
* 8:30 a.m. Breakfast and Celebration of 35 Years of Women at Sewanee All alumni are invited for breakfast to celebrate the role of women in Sewanee’s history and to dedicate portraits of Mary Sue Cushman and the late Anita Goodstein. Convocation Hall.
8:30 a.m. Alumni Soccer Game at Puett Field on Tennessee Avenue.
* 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Tiger Tennis Mini camp for children ages 4-14. Let your children have a fun time with members of the University tennis team while you attend the Awards Brunch. Face painting and other activities.
* 10 a.m. Awards Brunch and annual meeting of the associated alumni at Cravens Hall. Join fellow alumni for brunch and the presentation of Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Gifts and for remarks by Vice Chancellor Joel Cunningham.
10 a.m. EMS alumni at the EMS house.
10 a.m. Swimming Reunion Alumni Swim meet at Fowler Center Pool. Come to compete or to watch.
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. ADT 30th Anniversary celebration brunch at the ADT house on Mississippi Avenue.
10:30 a.m. Lambda Chi House Corporation meeting.
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ATZ sorority Alumnae Brunch at the ATZ front lawn (corner of Mississippi and Georgia Avenues).
11 a.m. Sewanee Purple Alumni Reception for Sewanee Purple contributors. Archived issues will be on display and available in the office of the Sewanee Purple, 2nd floor Bishop’s Common.
11:30 a.m. Pinnacle Luncheon sponsored by the Bairnwick Women’s Center. Come enjoy a light lunch and hear from a panel of women graduates who will share their memories of their Sewanee experience.
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Booksigning by Benjamin Walker, C’68, for his novel “Winds of the South” at the Sewanee Bookstore.
11:45 a.m. Dedication of the Kyle Rote, Jr. soccer and lacrosse Fieldhouse at Puett Field on Tennessee Avenue.
Noon Lambda Chi Alumni Lunch at the Lambda Chi fraternity house.
Noon Alumni lunch at McClurg Dining Hall.
Noon Sigma Nu Pig Roast at the Sigma Nu fraternity house.
Noon – 4 p.m. Exhibition at the University Art Gallery Hamlett Dobbins: Every One, Every Day.
12:30 – 2 p.m. Open House at IONA: Art Sanctuary, the studio
of former professor of art Edward Carlos, Garnertown Road.
1 p.m. Women’s Soccer vs. Emory at Puett Field on Tennessee Avenue.
1 p.m. Homecoming Parade Find your class banner and join your classmates on Georgia Avenue to march to the game.
1:30 p.m. Homecoming Football Game vs. Trinity University.
1:30 p.m. Tiger Town hosted by Theta Pi Sorority at McGee Field (children’s activities behind the home bleachers).
2 p.m. Volleyball vs. Rhodes at Juhan Gymnasium in the Robert Dobbs Fowler Center on Texas Avenue.
3 p.m. Rainbow Ribbon Society reception at Brooks Hall next to Otey Parish.
4 – 6 p.m. Donor Society Champagne Reception and dedication of 25 Years of Giving Plaque at Guerry Garth.
4 – 6 p.m. Open House at IONA: Art Sanctuary, the studio of former professor Edward Carlos, Garnertown Road.
4 – 6 p.m. Ato alumni bbq at the ATO fraternity house.
4 – 9 p.m. Class Reunion Events See reunion schedule inside to find your class events.
4:30 p.m. Fraternity Houses & Corporation Meetings.
4:30 p.m. Phi Alumni Reception and dedication of the Hall of Brotherhood at the Phi fraternity house.
4:30 p.m. 1963 Undefeated football team reunion at the Bishop’s Common Hearth Room.
4:30 – 7 p.m. Carribean Cookout on the Ellen Kirby-Smith Rice Commons between the McGriff Alumni House and Guerry Hall (Georgia Avenue). Come for dinner and music to relax before the evening’s events.
6 p.m. Volleyball vs. Hendrix at Juhan Gymnasium in the Robert Dobbs Fowler Center on Texas Avenue.
6 – 10 p.m. Childcare at University Childcare Center. Reservations are required.
7 p.m. 10th Anniversary celebration of the Tennessee Williams Center. Join us for a cocktail buffet followed by a dance in the Proctor Hill Theatre.
8 – 10 p.m. The Cordell-Lorenz Observatory will be open.
9 p.m. Coffee Cafe at Stirling’s Coffee House on Georgia Avenue. Enjoy premium coffee and late night treats.
9 p.m. – Midnight All Alumni D.J. Party featuring oldies, beach music and new favorites by D.J.s Tandy Lewis, C’80, and Appy Apperson, C’83, at the McGriff Alumni House.
Sunday, October 26
8 a.m. Service at All Saints’ Chapel.
9:30 a.m. Memorial Service for alumni, faculty, staff, and community
members at St. Augustine’s Stone. (outside All Saints’ Chapel)
11 a.m. University Service, All Saints’ Chapel.
11 a.m. Volleyball vs. Birmingham-Southern at Juhan Gym-nasium in the Robert Dobbs
Fowler Center on Texas Avenue.
Noon – 4 p.m. Exhibition at the University Art Gallery Hamlett Dobbins: Every One, Every Day.
1 – 4 p.m. Open House at the new Green House on the corner of Alabama and Mitchell Avenue.
2 p.m. St. Andrew’s–Sewanee School Admissions Sneak Preview on the SAS school campus.
3 p.m. Volleyball vs. Centre at Juhan Gymnasium in the Robert Dobbs Fowler Center on Texas Avenue.
4 p.m. Dessert Party hosted by the Green House residents at the organic garden on Old Farm Road.
REUNION Events
Exornati — Classes of 1957 and earlier
Friday, 6 p.m. Dinner for Exornati Society at the EQB house behind the Sewanee Bookstore.
Saturday, 10 a.m. Alumni Awards Brunch at Cravens Hall. Join fellow alumni for a brunch and the presentation of Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Gifts and for remarks by Vice Chancellor Joel Cunningham.
Saturday, 12:45 p.m. Assemble for the Homecoming Parade, outside Convocation Hall on Georgia Avenue.
Saturday, 6 p.m. Cocktails and Dinner at the Sewanee Inn with the Class of 1958.
1958 — 50th Reunion
Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Class Kick-off Party at the home of Eric Naylor, C’58.
Friday, 10 a.m. Campus Tour for class of 1958 by van. Meet at Thompson Union.
riday, 2 p.m. Guided of Abbo’s Alley. Meet at the ATO house. Led by Professors Martin Knoll, C’82, and Karen Kuers.
Friday, 6 p.m. Class Reunion Dinner at Chen Hall, the home of Vice Chancellor Joel and Trudy Cunningham across from the Sewanee Bookstore.
Saturday, 10 a.m. Alumni Awards Brunch at Cravens Hall. Join fellow alumni for a brunch and the presentation of Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Gifts and for remarks by Vice Chancellor Joel Cunningham. Class of 1958 will be honored as Alumni Exornati.
Saturday, 12:45 p.m. Assemble for the Homecoming Parade, outside Convocation Hall on Georgia Avenue.
Saturday, 6 p.m. Cocktails and Dinner at the Sewanee Inn.
Sunday, 8 a.m. Eucharist at All Saints’ Chapel.
Sunday, 9 a.m. Farewell Breakfast for the class of 1958 at McClurg Dining Hall Balcony.
1963 — 45th Reunion
Friday, 6 p.m. Class Reunion Party at the Sewanee Inn. Saturday, 10 a.m. Alumni Awards Brunch at Cravens Hall. Join fellow alumni for a brunch and the presentation of Alumni Awards and for remarks by Vice Chancellor Joel Cunningham. Classmate Tam Carlson, C’63, will receive the Distinguished Faculty Award.
Saturday, 12:45 p.m. Assemble for the Homecoming Parade, outside Convocation Hall on Georgia Avenue.
Saturday, 6 p.m. Class Reunion
Party at the University Archives (old Kappa Sigma fraternity house next to duPont Library).
1968 — 40th Reunion
Friday, 6:30 p.m. at Local’s in downtown Sewanee (next to Regions Bank).
Saturday, 10 a.m. Alumni Awards Brunch at Cravens Hall. Join fellow alumni for a brunch and the presentation of Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Gifts and for remarks by Vice Chancellor Joel Cunningham. Classmate Nick Babson, C’68, will receive the Alumni Service Award.
Saturday, 12:45 p.m. Assemble for the Homecoming Parade, outside Convocation Hall on Georgia Avenue.
Saturday, 6:30 p.m. Class Reunion
Party at the Sewanee home of Joy and Tom, C’68, Rue.
1973 — 35th Reunion
Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Kick-off at the Sewanee home of Sarah, C’88, and Jimmy, C’73, Wilson.
Friday, 7 p.m. Class Reunion Party at the Sewanee home of Helen, C’73, and Laurin, C’74, McSwain.
Saturday, 10 a.m. Alumni Awards Brunch at Cravens Hall. Join fellow alumni for a brunch and the presentation of Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Gifts and for remarks by Vice Chancellor Joel Cunningham.
Saturday, Noon Pregame class lunch at the home of Anne and Louis, C’51, Rice, parents of Louis, C’73, at 170 Texas Avenue.
Saturday, 12:45 p.m. Assemble for the Homecoming Parade, outside Convocation Hall on Georgia Avenue, or join the parade from the Rice home.
Saturday, 5 p.m. Class Reunion Sunset Party at the new Sewanee home of Morgan, C’73, and Walter, C’70, Merrill.
1978 — 30th Reunion
Thursday, 7 p.m. Class Kick-off Party at the home of Debbie, C’78, and Rick, C’76, Ball.
Friday, 7 p.m. Class Reunion Party at the Sewanee home of Knowles, C’79, and Bill, C’78, Harper.
Saturday, 10 a.m. Alumni Awards Brunch at Cravens Hall. Join fellow alumni for a brunch and the presentation of Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Gifts and for remarks by Vice Chancellor Joel Cunningham.
Saturday, 12:45 p.m. Assemble for the Homecoming Parade, outside Convocation Hall on Georgia Avenue.
Saturday, 7 p.m. Class Reunion Party at the McGriff Alumni House.
1983 — 25th Reunion
Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Class gathering at Shenanigan’s for early arrivals.
Friday, 7 p.m. Party at the home of Katherine and Pete, C’83, Delay. Saturday, 10 a.m. Alumni Awards Brunch at Cravens Hall. Join fellow alumni for a brunch and the presentation of Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Gifts and for remarks by Vice Chancellor Joel Cunningham.
Saturday, 12:45 p.m. Assemble for the Homecoming Parade, outside Convocation Hall on Georgia Avenue.
Saturday, 3 p.m. Tailgate Reunion party during halftime of the football game at the French House lawn.
Saturday, 7 p.m. Class Cocktails at the University Art Gallery followed by Dinner at Convocation Hall with special guest speaker, Professor Bob Benson.
1988 — 20th Reunion
Friday, 7 p.m. Reunion Party at Convocation Hall.
Saturday, 10 a.m. Alumni Awards Brunch at Cravens Hall. Join fellow alumni for a brunch and the presentation of Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Gifts and for remarks by Vice Chancellor Joel Cunningham.
Saturday, 12:45 p.m. Assemble for the Homecoming Parade, outside Convocation Hall on Georgia Avenue.
Saturday, 7 p.m. Band Party with Opus, Too (Gary Zell, C’88, John Shumkaer, C’88, and Randy Lancaster, C’87, will be reunited) with a special performance by the Chops and Sauce, and a New Jersey-based band led by Gary Zell at the Women’s Center.
1993 — 15th Reunion
Friday, 7 p.m. Class Party at the Women’s Center. Special beer selections provided by the NBWA, Rebecca Muller Spicer, C’93.
Saturday, 10 a.m. Alumni Awards Brunch at Cravens Hall. Join fellow alumni for a brunch and the presentation of Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Gifts and for remarks by Vice Chancellor Joel Cunningham. Classmate Jason Forrester, C’93, will receive the Distinguished Young Alumni Award.
Saturday, 12:45 p.m. Assemble for the Homecoming Parade, outside Convocation Hall on Georgia Avenue.
Saturday, 7 p.m. Class Reunion Party at the McClurg Balcony. Special beer selections provided by the NBWA, Rebecca Muller Spicer, C’93.
1998 — 10th Reunion
Friday, 7 p.m. Class Reunion Party at the McGriff Alumni House tent.
Saturday, 10 a.m. Alumni Awards Brunch at Cravens Hall. Join fellow alumni for a brunch and the presentation of Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Gifts and for remarks by Vice Chancellor Joel Cunningham.
Saturday, 12:45 p.m. Assemble with your class for the Homecoming Parade on Georgia Avenue.
Saturday, 3 p.m. Class Reunion tailgate Party on the French House lawn.
Saturday, 7 p.m. at the EQB House, behind the Sewanee Bookstore.
2003 — 5th Reunion
Friday, 7 p.m. at the home of Joy and Tom, C’68, Rue, parents of Sidney, C’03.
Saturday, 9 a.m. – Noon Art Exhibition of Class of 2003 Artists Megan Greene Roberts, Katie Long Stevenson, Leslie Edwards, Kristin Semke Husains, and Mary Quin Matteson at 24 University Avenue (next to Taylor’s).
Saturday, 10 a.m. Alumni Awards Brunch at Cravens Hall. Join fellow alumni for a brunch and the presentation of Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Gifts and for remarks by Vice Chancellor Joel Cunningham.
Saturday, 12:45 p.m. Assemble for the Homecoming Parade, outside Convocation Hall on Georgia Avenue.
Saturday, 4 p.m. Class Reunion Party at the French House with live music by Peckerwood.
2004 – 2008 — Young Alumni Party
Saturday, 11 a.m. Red-Eye Party at the McGriff Alumni House tent.
Homecoming and Reunion 2008
October 24 - 26
