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Homecoming Weekend 2013 1, 2: Twelve teams gathered outside University Hall at Acadia University on Friday, October 18, 2013 for the 101st running of the annual Bulmer Relay. With the sun peeking through threatening skies, the Inner Ninjas of Eaton House finished first overall and were awarded the Bulmer Cup by Chancellor Libby Burnham (’60). SMILE Acadia was second and Barrax Speed third, with the Inner Ninjas nabbing the Most Original Baton Award (a wooden sword) and Hermes Rejects in their fantastic togas earning the nod for Most Original Costume. Photos: Fred Sgambati
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3: More than 30 members representing the Classes of ’81, ’82 and ’83 enjoyed
a reunion reception in Clark Commons on October 18 with Chancellor Libby Burnham (’60), AAAU President Hugh Bray (’75) and Acadia’s Executive Director of Philanthropy Nancy Handrigan (’92). Photo: Sandra Symonds
4, 5, 6: A huge crowd of Acadia alumni and friends gathered at Alumni Hall on Saturday, October 19 for the annual AAAU Backyard BBQ. Joining in the celebration prior to the football game was current Executive Director of Alumni Affairs Ian Murray (left, ’88) and two of his predecessors: Steve Pound (’72) and Geoff Irvine (’87). Acadia fans went home happy, too, as the Axemen posted a 27-11 win over St. F. X. Photos: Fred Sgambati 7: The 25th anniversary of Acadia Arena was also a key part of Homecoming,
with a special ceremony on October 18 prior to the game between Acadia and St. Thomas that included: (left to right) Libby Wells (wife of the late Don Wells, former head hockey coach and Director of Athletics at Acadia); Don MacLeod; Bill Parker (’56), Dr. James Perkin, Dwight Lucas (’89), Thane Stevens (’80), Bill Walsh (’89), University President Ray Ivany, VP Advancement Rod Morrison, VP Administration Darrell Youden, and Director of Athletics Kevin Dickie. Acadia captain Liam Heelis and St. Thomas captain Felix Poulin took the face-off. Acadia won 3-1. Photo: Eric Cederberg
8: Connie MacNeil’s family, including his wife Myrt (’53); daughter Margie;
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sons David, Andrew and Phillip; two grandsons, Dustin and Madison; greatgrandson Lane; son-in-law Brad MacIntosh; and other family members were at Acadia Arena on Sunday, October 20 as part of a moving ceremony to retire MacNeil’s iconic #6 Acadia jersey. MacNeil (’52), a former hockey Axemen, educator, 2011 Sports Hall of Fame inductee and beloved member of the alumni community, passed away in May 2013. Current players attending included Chris Owens, Colin Archer, Liam Heelis and Cullen Morin, plus Acadia Blueline Club president Tom Prescott (’58). Photo: Peter Oleskevich
9: The Associated Alumni of Acadia University presented Sunday Music in the Garden Room at the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre on October 20, featuring the music of the Cecilia String Quartet on its Debut Atlantic Tour. Photo: Oonagh Proudfoot
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