Homecoming
[OPPOSITE PAGE] Southern students dress the part. [THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT] A Southern family smiles for the camera during Family Day activities. • The parade of floats is a favorite tradition. • President Cheryl J. Norton introduces donor Anne Bianchi Gundersen, ’34, who was honored at the President’s Donor Recognition Breakfast. • The Alliance Theatre of New Haven performed “Cinderella” in the children’s tent. Pictured is one of Cinderella’s mouse helpers.
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torybook royals aside, the true honored guests were the 600plus alumni, family, and friends who came to campus — one of the highest Homecoming attendances on record. All were treated to a wide variety of activities, among them cherished traditions like the Robert Corda 5K Road Race, student parade of floats, and the alumni tent party. Other events, including the dedication of the redesigned Alumni Athletics Hall of Fame and a
celebration of the 50th-anniversary of Southern’s swimming program, gave the day even more poignancy. Further ensuring a happy ending for Southern fans, the Owls soundly defeated Saint Anselm College 71-14 in the Homecoming Football game. The following pages spotlight some of the day’s many festivities. Take a look and please plan to join us at Homecoming 2010 on October 16. Details will be coming soon. continues
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