Westlake Golf and Country Club, Smith Mountain Lake 10 am Registration • 11 am Shot-gun Start Tournament Fee: $100 per player Celebrating its 25 year, this annual fund-raiser for the Panther Club (all Ferrum College sports programs) is our most popular captain’s choice tournament of the year! Reservations are required. Teams fill up fast, so please register as soon as possible to ensure your foursome’s place on the roster. th
You may enter as a team or as an individual player; if you do not have a foursome you will be assigned one. Cost includes greens’ fees, golf cart, buffet, and giveaways. Please see the Corron Classic registration form attached. If you (or your company) are interested in sponsoring a hole, please contact the Alumni Office directly.
A Homecoming/Family Day festival for everyone! Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy music, a real southern-style BBQ picnic, all sorts of family entertainment including special children’s events such as face painting, balloon artists, a bouncy house, games and much more. Don’t miss the Homecoming parade -- cheer on athletic teams, student organizations’ floats, our Distinguished Alumni Award recipient and Sports Hall of Fame members, plus a variety of groups from the Ferrum community. A great way to kick off the weekend and be a part of the Ferrum Homecoming tradition! Adults $10, Children 6-12, $7, Children 5 and under, FREE, Ferrum College students, faculty and staff must show College ID for FREE ticket. PLEASE REGISTER.
FESTIVAL PICNIC
4 - 7 pm • In the Franklin Quad area
Prizes: Prizes will be awarded immediately following the tournament. All participants will receive a complimentary gift. In addition, there will be special contests including: Hole in One, Closest to the Pin, and Longest Drive.
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES 5 - 7 pm • In the Franklin Quad area
No Playoffs: Tie breakers will be determined with a draw of the cards. Mulligans are available: $20 per foursome, limit one per player. The mulligan may be used on any stroke except PAR 3 tee shots. Flight I: Championship. A team whose lowest handicap is 10 or below. Flight II: A team whose lowest handicap is 11 or above. Flight III: A team of senior players 55 or older. Flight IV: A team consisting of all women. *There must be a minimum of four teams to form a flight. If this minimum is not met, we will place you in one of the first two flights. A champion will be named from each flight and an overall champion will be determined from this group.
HOMECOMING PARADE
- 5:30 pm • Wiley Drive in 5 front of Hart Plaza
WRESTLING ANNUAL BLACK AND GOLD DUAL MEET 7 pm • Adams Stadium
3 pm • Franklin Hall, near the panther statue
Alumni! Families! Visitors! Look for the Alumni Office tent adjacent to Franklin Hall to check in for the weekend. Pick up your day program, get information about the weekend and a campus map showcasing the beauty of the Ferrum College campus. Sign in to let others know you have arrived.
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Adult ___ x $10.00=________
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Wrestling Annual Black and Gold Dual Meet
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_______________________________________________________________ Player 1 Name __________________________________________________ Class Year (if applicable) __________________________________________ Address/City ___________________________________________________
PLEASE REGISTER.
Complimentary, but please reply. ____ # of guests
Golden Panthers Annual Fall Celebration/Class of ’66 Induction
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AG Club Reunion Breakfast
Handicap _____________________ Player 2 Name __________________________________________________ Class Year (if applicable) __________________________________________
Complimentary, but please reply. ___ # of guests
Coffee with the President
Complimentary, but please reply. ____ # of guests
Women's Alumni Basketball Game
Address/City ___________________________________________________
Complimentary, but please reply. ____ # of guests
Phone (Day) ____________________________________________________
Women's Lacrosse Game & Social
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Address/City ___________________________________________________ Phone (Day) ____________________________________________________
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Softball Reunion
Complimentary, but please reply. ____ # of guests
Cheerleading Alumni Reunion
Complimentary, but please reply. ____ # of guests
Baseball Social
Complimentary, but please reply. ____ # of guests
Golf Social
Complimentary, but please reply. ____ # of guests
Equestrian Reunion
Complimentary, but please reply. ____ # of guests
Alumni Awards Ceremony & Brunch Adult ___ x $11.00=________
Child (6-12) ___ x $8.00=_______ 5 and under Complimentary, ____ # of guests
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Ferrum College Family Festival
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Adult ___ x $10.00=________
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PEP RALLY AND HOMECOMING COURT ANNOUNCEMENTS
5 and under Complimentary, ____ # of guests
Who will be crowned the Ferrum College 2016 king and queen? Don’t miss the introduction of all of the members of the 2016 Ferrum College Homecoming Court.
Panther Tracks 5K Run/Walk
9 pm • Franklin Quad area
Alumni Men’s Basketball Game
Complimentary for Golden Panthers (Classes including and prior to 1966), but please reply. ____ # of guests
Class Year (if applicable) __________________________________________
All former men’s players – from every class – are invited to join in a bit of friendly competition against current Panthers. Meet the coaches and get the latest on the upcoming season and players. Contact Coach Bill Tharp at 540365-4498 or the Alumni Office at 540-365-4216 if interested in attending. Complimentary.
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Phone (Day) ____________________________________________________
ALUMNI MEN’S BASKETBALL GAME
7:30 pm • Swartz Gym
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Social Work 40th Anniversary Alumni Gathering
Corron Classic Registration
Phone (Day) ____________________________________________________
9 - 10 am Registration • 10 am - 3 pm Program Panther’s Den, Franklin Hall
HOMECOMING/FAMILY WEEKEND REGISTRATION
e are happy to once again welcome alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, and friends to the 2016 celebration of our Ferrum College Family. Come to campus and join in on all the fun throughout the weekend. We have picnics, music, sports, reunions, awards and a whole lot more!
Come out and enjoy our wrestling meet under the new lights at Adams Stadium. Cheer on the Ferrum wrestlers and get the scoop on the wrestlers. All former Ferrum wrestlers are invited to come back. Please contact Coach Nate Yetzer at 540-577-0467 or the Alumni Office at 540-365-4216 if interested in attending. Complimentary. PLEASE REGISTER.
SOCIAL WORK 40TH ANNIVERSARY ALUMNI GATHERING
Join us and celebrate all those in social work and share what you are doing with your career. Meet Ferrum College's new president, Dr. Jody Spooner. Hear from guest speaker, Ferrum alum, MarieLaure Callewaert Firebaugh, Ferrum BSW, MSW, on the topic of “Eating Disorders and Body Image" and then listen to a panel on Social Work and Veterans in the afternoon. Lunch is on your own. Possible CEUs - more information to come. For more information, contact Dr. Martha Haley Bowling at 540-365-4481 with questions. $10.00 a person. PLEASE REGISTER.
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HOMECOMING & FAMILY DAY WEEKEND - OCTOBER 28 - 29 - 30, 2016
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FERRUM FAMILY FESTIVAL
Alumni and Family Programs PO Box 1000 Ferrum, VA 24088
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28
REGISTRATION FORM - HOMECOMING 2016
Non-Profit Org U.S. Postage PAID
25THANNUAL CORRON CLASSIC PANTHER OPEN
HOMECOMING & FAMILY DAY October 28 - 29 - 30, 2016
REUNIONS • ATHLETIC EVENTS • GOLF TOURNAMENT • MUSIC • ALUMNI AWARDS • PICNICS • TAILGATES • HOMECOMING PARADE • ZIP-LINING • CAMPUS HIKE • SOCIALS • CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES • FIREWORKS • AND MORE!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29
TOURS OF THE CAMPUS
PANTHER TRACKS- 5K RUN/WALK
How long has it been since you’ve toured campus? Whether its five years, 50 years, or never, it’s always fun to reminisce while walking across well-worn (and new) paths. Join the guided tour and catch up on all the latest progress.
8 am Registration • 8:45 am Race Starts • Hart Plaza
Students, families, alumni, faculty, and staff are welcome to join this annual on-campus fundraiser. Race starts on Wiley Drive from the parking lot at Hart Plaza. Healthy snacks provided. Postrace prizes will be awarded at the finish. All proceeds benefit the Saint James United Methodist Church Food Bank. Registration fee is $20.00 per person. Students can donate five non-perishable food items in lieu of payment.
GOLDEN PANTHERS ANNUAL FALL CELEBRATION & INDUCTION OF THE 50TH REUNION CLASS OF 1966 8:30 - 10 am • Panther’s Den, Franklin Hall
Registration at 8:30 am. Pick up packets and Homecoming Day Schedule. Breakfast at 9:00 am followed by the Class of ’66 Induction Ceremony. If you attended Ferrum College 50+ years ago you are a Golden Panther (GP) and always invited to attend GP events! Welcome the Class of 1966 to the group, learn about upcoming Golden Panther excursions, and get the latest news from Golden Panther Chair Jim Clark ’62. Meet a Golden Panther Endowed Scholarship recipient and hear more about what this generous fund can accomplish from Vice President of Institutional Advancement George Seals. Reserved Parking with shuttle service will be located in the Parking Lot located on Ferrum Mountain Road just behind Grousbeck Hall and the bookstore. Complimentary, but PLEASE REPLY.
HOMECOMING/FAMILY WEEKEND REGISTRATION
9 am - 12 Noon • Franklin Hall, near the panther statue Alumni! Families! Visitors! Look for the Alumni Office tent adjacent to the panther statue at Franklin Hall to check in for the weekend. Pick up your day program, get information about the weekend and a campus map showcasing the beauty of the Ferrum College campus.
WOMEN’S LACROSSE ALUMNI GAME & SOCIAL
9 am • Franklin Lawn
AGRICULTURE CLUB REUNION BREAKFAST 9 am • Titmus Agricultural Center
Have a real Southern-style breakfast and meet your former classmates and professors at the Farm. Current students are welcome to bring their families! Get updates on Agricultural and Environmental programs. Complimentary. PLEASE REGISTER.
ALUMNI WOMEN’S BASKETBALL GAME
10 am • Penn-Roediger Field
Watch the action as current varsity players compete against alumni! Following the match, join players, coaches, fans, and families for a gathering at the Bassett tailgating field. Contact Head Coach Karen Harvey at 540-365-4511 or the Alumni Office at 540-365-4216 if interested in attending. Complimentary. PLEASE REGISTER.
VISIT THE BLUE RIDGE INSTITUTE & FARM MUSEUM 10 am – 4 pm • Blue Ridge Institute
The Blue Ridge Institute & Farm Museum is the State Center for Blue Ridge Folklore and features a living history nineteenth century farm complete with period animals and gardens. View exhibits about regional canneries and music along the Crooked Road.
9:30 am • Swartz Gym
COFFEE WITH THE PRESIDENT
How about a friendly game of hoops with alumni and current students? You can also meet the coaches, team members and get the scoop on the upcoming season. Please contact Coach Bryan Harvey at 540-3654491 or the Alumni Office at 540365-4216 if interested in attending. Complimentary. PLEASE REGISTER.
ALUMNI BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 9:30 am • Founders Room
President Wilson Paine ’07 will direct current Alumni Board of Directors (ABOD) at the annual fall meeting. ABOD committees include alumni representatives who work to assist College staff with Career Services, Alumni Chapter Development, Alumni Award Nominations, Philanthropy, and Student Recruitment.
10:30 am • Saari Faculty House Current students and their families are invited to stop by the Saari Faculty House to meet the new president, Dr. Jody Spooner. Hear his vision for the College and enjoy a cup of coffee and a doughnut. Complimentary. PLEASE REGISTER.
SOFTBALL REUNION
11 am • Franklin Community Bank Field
Meet Softball Coach, Gerald Culler, and learn about his plans for the team and the new season. Join alumni vs current players for a friendly game. Families and players are all welcome at the postgame picnic lunch at the main tailgating location on Bassett Field. Complimentary. PLEASE REGISTER.
CHEMISTRY PRESENTATIONS 11:30 am • Garber Hall 106
Wonder what your students are learning in class? Check out some amazing experiments in this first annual performance. We are sure you will be pleased and leave more educated and inspired.
VOLLEYBALL GAME
HOMECOMING TAILGATES
12 pm • Swartz Gym
Join the women’s volleyball team and meet Head Coach Ruthanne Duffy as they take on Randolph College. Show your Panther Pride! Wear your Gold and Black!
FERRUM OUTDOORS ZIP-LINING EXPERIENCE 12 pm and 2 pm • John Wesley Hall Parking Lot
Ever wonder what it feels like to fly through the air? Our experienced Ferrum Outdoors staff is providing two different trips to the Ferrum Ropes Course to let you experience the thrill of zip-lining at Ferrum College. You will return in time to attend the football game. The cost is $5 per person and it is non-refundable. This is a weather dependent event. Registered individuals will receive more detailed instructions. If you have questions, call Ferrum Outdoors Director Aaron Conover at 540-365-4324. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED AND SPACE IS LIMITED. If you are interested please register here: www.ferrumoutdoors.eventbrite.com.
ALUMNI AWARDS CEREMONY & BRUNCH
12:30 pm • Blue Ridge Mountain Room, Franklin Hall
This annual event highlights the best of Ferrum College alumni. This is your opportunity to acknowledge the accomplishments of notable alumni and athletes. We will also recognize our reunion classes (1966, 1996 and 2006) and welcome them back to campus. We are honored to announce the following award recipients: The 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award: Mr. Ed States ’57 The Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2016: Mr. James L. Clark ’62, Mr. Ray Perkins ’80, Mrs. Shannon Jost ’97, Mrs. Antoinette N. Williams ’97, Mr. Bill Pullen Adults $11.00; children 6-12 $8.00; children 5 and under FREE.
12 - 4 pm • Bassett Field, between Bassett Hall and Swartz Gym
Everyone is welcome! Grab your friends and family, pack your coolers, grills, awnings, and picnic baskets! Celebrate Homecoming with some pregame food, fun, and visits with classmates and former professors. We’ll supply the space, a children’s entertainment area, and the music. Plan to arrive early to claim your space. This year student groups, fraternities, and organizations will be competing for “The Most Spirited Panther” award. Don’t forget to visit their tents and vote on your favorite! YOU MUST HAVE A TAILGATE PARKING PASS! Contact the Alumni Office at 540-365-4216.
CLASS OF 2006 10TH REUNION TAILGATE 12:30 pm • Bassett Field
Wow! Time flies after graduation! It’s been 10 years since you walked across that commencement stage with diploma in hand! Do you know where your roommate is? Who’s married? Who has kids? It’s time for you to swap stories with your classmates, catch up with professors, and relive your special years on campus. A special tailgate space will be reserved for you and your classmates.
BASEBALL SOCIAL
12:30 pm • Bassett Field
All current and former baseball players and their families are invited to join Coach Ryan Brittle for a cookout at the tailgate site on Bassett Field. Please contact Coach Brittle at 540-365-5412 if interested in attending. Complimentary. PLEASE REGISTER.
GOLF ALUMNI SOCIAL
12:30 pm • Bassett Field
All current and former golf players and their families are invited to join Head Coach Adam Crawford for a cookout at the tailgate site on Bassett Field. Hear more about this exciting sport. Please contact Coach Crawford at 540-3656937 if interested in attending. Complimentary. PLEASE REGISTER.
CHEERLEADING ALUMNI REUNION 12 pm • Bassett Field
Calling all former cheerleaders to come back, reminisce and celebrate our cheerleaders. We are excited to host a reunion just for you. Relive your special years at a tailgating spot on Bassett Field. Contact Head Coach, TJ Agee at 540-365-5573 or the Alumni Office at 540-365-4216 to reserve your spot. Complimentary. PLEASE REGISTER.
CLASS OF 1996 20TH REUNION TAILGATE 12:30 pm • Bassett Field
In 1996 a gallon of gas was $1.23, a postage stamp was only 32 cents, and no one had a cell phone! Nintendo 64 was released as the new gaming system and major league soccer had its first season. You were listening to “Wannabe” and watching The Nutty Professor, Mission: Impossible, and Independence Day in the theaters. Oh! How times have changed! It’s your 20th Reunion! A special tailgate space will be reserved for you and your classmates. Get together for some memory swapping before cheering on the current Panthers to a victory!
EQUESTRIAN REUNION
12:30 pm • Bassett Field
Calling all horse enthusiasts, families, and former members of the Ferrum College riding program! Come out and visit with Margaret Johnson Cornwell '02 and her riders. Learn about the partnership with Healing Strides and how it benefits students as well as the local community. Share your memories at the tailgate site. Complimentary. PLEASE REGISTER.
HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME 4 pm • W. B. Adams Stadium
Football is the anchor of the Homecoming weekend! Students and their families, faculty and staff - Help fill the stands and cheer for new Head Coach Rob Grande and the Panthers as they take on Methodist in this year’s Homecoming match up. Half-time presentations will include special recognition of the Alumni awards. Don’t forget to wear your black and gold and share your Panther spirit! Tickets available at the gate. $5.00 cash only.
JOSH VIETTI CONCERT
Immediately following the Game • Penn-Roediger Field Memorable, dynamic and innovative are three words that perfectly sum up this fiddler from Los Angeles. A big hit in the past, Viette thrilled students and alumni alike with his interactive performance incorporating styles from hip hop, classical, gospel, country, pop and jazz.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 WORSHIP SERVICE
11 am • Saint James United Methodist Church, Ferrum All alumni are invited to join the congregation of Saint James United Methodist for Sunday worship.
HIKE ON FERRUM COLLEGE TRAILS
12:30 pm • Depart from the Ferrum YMCA
Tour the Ferrum College trails led by our Ferrum Outdoors staff. Enjoy exploring the nature and beauty of the woods behind the dorms. No registration required.
FOOD OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR DINNER
Immediately following the Game • Various Locations
We will have food trucks available immediately following the game at Penn-Roediger Field. Bring your chair, sit back and enjoy the music and stay for the fireworks. Other options in the immediate area include The Mercantile with Blue Ridge Burgers & Deli and Papa Johns. Get burgers, chicken sandwiches, deli sandwiches, pizza and much more at this one stop shop. After you finish dinner, get a Homestead Creamery ice cream to top off the night.
FESTIVAL FIREWORKS FINALE 8:30 pm • Penn-Roediger Field
You must stay for the Homecoming and Family Day Festival fireworks! This special finale over Adams Lake may be viewed from your spot at the concert. When the musical performances end, just sit back and enjoy the show!
AVAILABLE ALL WEEKEND DISC GOLF
Disc Golf is available on the course at Ferrum College near the Ferrum YMCA. Play 18 holes and see who is best at this activity. Play once or several times throughout the weekend. Provide your own disc or they are for sale in the bookstore. For more information, contact our Ferrum Outdoors Staff at 540365-4324.
FISHING IN ADAMS LAKE Provide your own equipment. Catch and release required. No fishing license is needed on the Ferrum College campus.