ODUAA Fall 2017 mock newsletter - Revised 1/2023

FOREVER ROYAL

Homecoming 2017 was full of exciting events and memorable moments. The ODU Alumni Association's Ninth Annual Alumni Honors Dinner kicked off homecoming season. Many alums, faculty, friends, and corporate partners came together to celebrate as the university recognized outstanding graduates who have excelled in their professions and impacted their communities. At the dinner, members of the Class of 1967 were recognized during the event, along with the recipients of the Distinguished Alumni, Jack Frost Alumni Service, Honorary Alumni and Outstanding Achievement Awards

KEEPING THE TRADITIONALIVE

RODNEY PERRY, '87

Rodney is a season ticket holder, so he is at every home. His favorite part of game day is the Alumni Tailgate. He says he remembers always being hungry while at ODU, so he comes back to feed everyone. Rodney's most memorable ODU moment was his first day. He didn't know anyone, so he sat in the Webb Center and required that each person introduce themselves before passing by him! He always looks forward to a good game, whether win or lose!

CAROLYN DISPARTI, '94

Carolyn is a dedicated Monarch fan. She loves coming to every home game, and the food at the tailgate is a plus! Carolyn is a proud Lady Monarchs Basketball fan. She even has a $50,000 trust fund dedicated to the team! She also enjoys participating as Coach of the Day, so she can be around the team and sit behind them during the game! During Carolyn's ODU days, you could find her in the Webb Center drinking Coffee and doing homework.

BILL LABELLE, '89

Bill is at almost every home game and loves attending the Alumni Tailgate because he gets to meet up with people he usually doesn't see. His favorite part of being an ODU alum is being considered a trendsetter. Bill was a member of the first computer engineering class at ODU! Bill is also a contributor to a scholarship for engineers that are in need and are looking to better themselves.

B E Y O N D T H E C R O W N

MEET HAROLD!

er moving into a new place, Harold has recently found mself interested in home renovations. During his free e, Harold watches YouTube videos and googles new ys to spice up his new him. His biggest advice to future ms is to network and maintain relationships. He lives the saying, "your network is your net worth."

MEET KRISTYN!

When Kristyn is not planning the next event, she's en route to her next destination. As an avid traveler, Kristyn stays on the go whenever she can! You can normally find her in her hometown, Williamsburg, or at the Outer Banks in the summer. Her next stops include New Orleans for the holiday and a spring trip to Ireland with the Alumni Travel Program!

MEET KAREN!

aren loves to cook and bake. Since she was a young girl, aren enjoyed her grandmother's "down-home cooking," o her passion for food runs deep. Recently, she has xperienced the unique situation of adult-onset food lergies, which requires her to spend time refining the cipes of her favorite foods. Karen's family and friends ave enjoyed the successful recipes!