Grove City Homecoming Celebration & Tournament July 27-29, 2018
Cindy Jo Howard dances along as the Reaganomics performed during the 2017 Grove City Homecoming Celebration. Photo by Lorrie Cecil/ThisWeek Newspapers
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Welcome to the Grove City High School 36th Alumni Tournament and Homecoming Celebration
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Grove City, Ohio is home to the undisputed “World’s Largest Alumni Tournament.” In 2017, 89 teams representing six decades of Grove City High School graduates competed for championships in six divisions. The Alumni Tournament is held annually on the last full weekend in July. This year’s tournament takes place on July 28 and 29. Tournament director Eric Saxton, who is a 1987 GCHS grad, can be contacted at 614-736-5959 or email eric_ saxton@ msn.com. New for 2018: as of press time all rules will be the same. The organizers plan to have more people on site to assist with injuries, pulled muscles, etc., and also plan to have transportation from the parking lot to the fields at Fryer and Murfin.
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Grove City Homecoming Celebration: The Tradition Continues
rove City’s 29th annual Homecoming Celebration marks the traditional gathering of Grove City High School alumni, community members, friends and neighbors to historic Grove City Town Center from 6 to 10:30 p.m., Friday, July 27. At 6 p.m., the 2018 Service Above Self recipient will be honored in a short ceremony by Grove City Rotary members, City officials, family and friends at City Hall, 4035 Broadway. Live entertainment features RockHouse from 7 to 10 p.m., performing a mix of favorites from the 1980s. The annual Homecoming Hall of Fame induction ceremony, by tournament coordinator Eric Saxton, occurs during the band’s intermission. “Grove City is proud to welcome friends and families who gather each year for this annual reunion,” said Mayor Richard L. “Ike” Stage. “This tradition remains a true example of our community’s small-town charm.” A variety of food trucks and Town Center restaurants will offer concessions during the event. Watch or participate in the 11th annual Homecoming Cornhole Tournament from 6 to 8 p.m., hosted by City Council member Ted Berry. See registration information on page 6 of this publication. The following streets close at noon July 27 and reopen by 11 p.m.: Broadway from Grant Street to Grove City Road, and Park Street from the City Hall driveway to First Street. Weather-related cancellation information for the Friday evening events will be available at the Grove City website or 614-277-3060 the day of the event. For additional information, contact the Grove City Parks and Recreation office at 614-277-3050 or visit GroveCityOhio.gov.
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Clockwise from above: Ramona Schwalbach and Laura Kaufman displayed their hometown pride; The Reaganomics band had people dancing in the streets; and Grove City native Lee Gantt performed. All three photos were taken during the 2017 Grove City Homecoming Celebration. Photos by Lorrie Cecil/ThisWeek Newspapers
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2017 Alumni Tournament Final Fours and MVPs Men’s A
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Champion: 1999 Sigman Co-MVPs: Jim Schott ’99 Matt Nash ’99 2nd Place: 2014 3rd Place: 2007 Fraley 4th Place: 2013 McCoy
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Champion: 1999 Co-MVPs: Matt Fitzpatrick ’99 Tommy Williams ’99 2nd Place: 1998 3rd Place : 1993 4th Place: 1995 Lawhorn
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 Legends 45+ Champion: 1983 Co-MVPs: Doug Lust ’83 John Harris ’83 2nd Place: 1988 3rd Place: 1987 4th Place 1990Â
Women Champion: 2007 MVP: Christina Reid ’07 2nd Place: 2009 3rd Place: 2014 4th Place: 2010 Ladies ClassicÂ
Champion: 1987-88 Co-MVPs: Molly Frasher, ’88 Kim Torgerson ’88 2nd Place: 1993-95-96 3rd Place: 1990-92 4th Place: 1970
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Ryan Lantzy of Grove City played in the cornhole tournament during the 2017 Grove City Homecoming Celebration.
11th Annual Homecoming Celebration Cornhole Tournament
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Friday, July 27, 6-8 p.m. Location: Broadway and Grant Avenue, Grove City Town Center Teams: 10 Team minimum, 48 team maximum, 3-game guarantee Two people per team (first paid will play) Registration Deadline: Friday, July 27; 4 p.m. Check-In: Friday, July 27; 5:30 p.m. Cost: $40 per two-person team Make checks payable to City of Grove City Proceeds to benefit Breck Community Park Prizes: First Place $200; Second Place $100 Entry forms available at: City Hall, 4035 Broadway Parkers Tavern, 3998 Broadway Grove City website, GroveCityOhio.gov
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