Homecoming 2011 Booklet

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Celebrate with us!

September 23 - 25

NTS E V FE O E L U D E SCH FRIDAY, SEPT.

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Alumni Registration/Hospitality Friends of Art Lounge, Howard Miller Student Center (HMSC) Check in to receive your tickets and information for the weekend.

Stop by, grab a snack, peruse yearbook displays, relax on the couches and check sign-in lists. And don’t forget to purchase your signature Homecoming 2011 T-shirt! ($10 each)

8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Thiel College Bookstore Open, HMSC Stop in to buy your Thiel gear!

10 a.m.

*Blue Gold Golf Scramble Greens of Greenville, 365 Mercer Rd., Greenville, Pa. 16125 10 a.m. ~ Registration begins • 11 a.m. ~ Shotgun start Support Tomcat Athletics and enjoy camaraderie at the annual Homecoming golf outing!

1 – 3 p.m.

Hodge Hall Open House Visit our newly renovated Hodge Hall to see the exciting updates and changes that were made during summer 2011!

1 – 3 p.m.

2 – 4 p.m.

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8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

College Archives Open, Library, 2nd floor Take a stroll down memory lane and enjoy light refreshments while browsing the college archives.

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*Wine Tasting/Open House, William A. Robinson Theater Enjoy an exclusive “backstage” look at the theater with Dr. Bill Robinson himself! Mingle with fellow alumni during this wine tasting event hosted

by St. Paul’s.

3 p.m.

*Class of 1961 50th Reunion Festivities 3-4:30 p.m. ~ Wine and cheese reception, Weyers Lounge, HMSC 5 p.m. ~ Reunion dinner, Sawhill-Georgian Room, HMSC

4 p.m.

*Post-Golf Scramble Reception Greens of Greenville Non-golfers are welcome to join the post-scramble party featuring raffle prizes, hors d’oeuvre and cash bar. *Reservations necessary

FRIDAY continued 4 p.m.

Volleyball, Thiel vs. Chatham, Beeghly Gymnasium

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Alumni Association Annual Meeting, Lutheran Heritage Room, HMSC

6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

*Alumni Awards Reception and Ceremony Lutheran Heritage Room, HMSC 6 p.m. ~ Pre-ceremony hors d’oeuvre reception 6:30 p.m. ~ Awards Ceremony Join the Alumni Board of Directors to celebrate Thiel’s remarkable alumni at this annual awards ceremony. The Distinguished Alumni (Mark Funkhouser ’71 and Barbara Lopez Kunz ’79), Service to Thiel (Lucy ’72 & Dr. James Shaffer and Knute Hamre ’58) and Young Alumnus (Brett Stedman ’04) awards will be presented.

8 p.m.

Volleyball, Thiel vs. LaRoche, Beeghly Gymnasium

8:30 p.m.

Pep Rally and Announcement of King/Queen Alumni Stadium • Fireworks to follow Pep Rally

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5:15 p.m.

SATURDAY, S E P T . 2 4 8 a.m. – noon 8 a.m.

Alumni Registration/Hospitality, Friends of Art Gallery, HMSC

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2nd Annual Homecoming Motorcycle Ride Meet at Alumni Stadium Join President Troy VanAken and others for a scenic ride around Pymatuning and Conneaut Lakes (about 1½ hours). Riders can then join in the annual Homecoming parade.

8:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Choir Alumni Breakfast, Home of Rae Johnson ’59 206 Lynwood Drive, Greenville, Pa.

9 a.m.

*Reunion Breakfast, Masters Dining Room, HMSC This breakfast celebrates alumni from reunion years (class years ending in ‘1’ and ‘6’). Members of the 25th and 50th reunion football teams will be honored.

9 –10:15 a.m.

*Society of 1866 Brunch, Sawhill-Georgian Room, HMSC

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Thiel College Bookstore Open, HMSC Bookstore sales move to Alumni Stadium during football game.

*Reservations necessary

SATURDAY continued 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Tommy Tomcat’s Kids’ Zone, Alumni Stadium Lawn

w Ne nt! Bring your future Tomcats (ages 3-12) to the Kids’ Zone for fun activities Eve

including inflatables, face painting, games and more!

10 a.m.

Class of 2011 Gift Dedication, Location TBD Dedication of the newly bricked Alumni sidewalk, donated by the Class of 2011.

10:30 a.m.

Homecoming Parade (Riverside Park to Campus) Celebrate the Tomcat Spirit as the annual Homecoming parade makes its way through downtown Greenville (Main Street) to campus. Featuring the Tomcat Marching Pride band and various student organizations.

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tailgate Lunch, Alumni Stadium Lawn

Bring the entire family for this delicious barbecue tailgate meal.

Cost is $5/person at the tent.

12:30 p.m.

Homecoming Football Game, Thiel vs. St. Vincent Alumni Stadium ~ Tickets available at the gate.

Game Day Honorees: Past and present members of the Thiel College Alumni Board of Directors.

1:15 p.m.

Women’s Soccer, Thiel vs. Salem International Greenville Recreational Fields, 2 miles north of campus on Route 58.

3 – 4:30 p.m.

Post-Game Party Tent, Alumni Stadium Join Thiel friends for food and drinks under the Blue and Gold tent at this new favorite event. Cost is $7/person at the tent. Guests must be 21 or older.

3:30 – 5 p.m.

Reunion Class Photos, Alumni Stadium Photos will be taken in the west end zone of Stoeber Field.

Photo schedule follows:

4 – 6 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

3:40 p.m.

3:50 p.m.

4 p.m.

4:10 p.m.

Classes pre-1961 Class of 1966 Class of 1971 Class of 1976 Class of 1981

4:20 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

4:40 p.m.

4:50 p.m.

5 p.m.

Class of 1986 Class of 1991 Class of 1996 Class of 2001 Class of 2006

4:15 p.m.

Men’s Soccer, Thiel vs. Salem International, Alumni Stadium

6:30 p.m.

*Alumni Dinner, Lutheran Heritage Room, HMSC This annual dinner is always a sell-out event.

Early registrations are suggested!

8 p.m. – 2 a.m.

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*Tomcat Prowl, Various Locations, Greenville Tour the town with fellow Tomcats and visit your favorite Greenville haunts! Food and drink specials and giveaways will be available at each destination. All participants must use transportation provided. $20 registration fee includes official Tomcat Prowl t-shirt, transportation and wristband. Schedule follows: 8 p.m.

Meet in the Sawhill-Georgian Room, HMSC 8:50 p.m.

Depart campus, begin the Prowl 9 – 9:30 p.m.

Hilltop Restaurant 9:45 – 10:15 p.m. Steph’s Corner Pub & Grille 10:30 – 11 p.m.

Rumorz 11:15 – 11:45 p.m. Padrone’s Pizza & Pub Midnight – 2 a.m. Illusionz Night Club

Scheduled Shuttle Pickups (for return to campus or Park Inn by Radisson) 11 p.m. Pickup from Rumorz 2 a.m. Pickup from Illusionz Night Club

Thiel Players 22nd Annual Reunion Home of Dr. Bill Robinson, 104 Hollywood Blvd., Apt. 1, Greenville, Pa.

SUNDAY, S E P T . 2 5 10:30 a.m.

Homecoming Service David Johnson Memorial Chapel This special service honors our deceased alumni from the past year.

All are encouraged to attend.

Noon

Alumni Baseball and Softball Games Tomcat Park

*Reservations necessary

ACCOMMODATIONS Special rates are available for guests of Thiel Homecoming at the Park Inn by Radisson near Hermitage/Sharon, Pa. Please call the Park Inn directly to make a reservation (no online reservations) and mention that you are booking for Thiel Homecoming.

Park Inn by Radisson • 3377 New Castle Road • West Middlesex, Pa. 16159 • (724) 528-2501 *Rooms granted on a first-come, first-serve basis.* A complete list of lodging in the Greenville area is available at: www.thiel.edu/about_thiel/visitor/lodging.

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Thiel is pleased to provide Homecoming guests with complimentary shuttle service between the Park Inn and campus at the following times on Saturday, Sept. 24:

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Park Inn pickup times: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 5:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.

On-campus pickup times (in front of Passavant Center): 3:30 & 8 p.m.

Downtown Greenville pickup times (for Tomcat Prowl): 11 p.m. & 2 a.m.

GENERAL INFORMATION REGISTRATION: • Mail completed registration form and check payable to “Thiel College” (note “Homecoming” on memo line) to Thiel Alumni Office, 75 College Ave., Greenville, PA 16125.

• Football tickets can be purchased at the ticket booth prior to the game.

• Walk-up reservations are welcome, but events with seating capacity limits will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

• Sorry, no refunds after Sept. 16.

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ATTIRE: Show your Tomcat pride with your favorite blue and gold clothing! And be prepared for all weather with layers and rain gear. No attire restrictions apply.

CHECK-IN: When you arrive to campus, stop by the Friends of Art Lounge in the HMSC to pick up your registration packets, name tags and weekend information. Also enjoy refreshments and relax before embarking upon the weekend!

PARKING: Parking is provided in the Passavant Center Lot, on the north end of campus. If needed, shuttle service is available between the parking lot and Alumni Stadium on game day.

FIND YOUR CLASSMATES: Looking for someone at Homecoming? Stop by the Alumni Association tent at Alumni Stadium from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, where you will be able to see the full list of Homecoming attendees.

CAMPUS TOURS: Campus tours are available for you and your guests upon request. Please send an e-mail to alumni@thiel.edu to schedule a tour during Homecoming weekend. Campus maps will be available at check-in as well.

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CHOO g n EVENT i m o c e m Ho 2011 RESERVATION SP IT FORM IR q Blue-Gold Golf Scramble (Price for golfers includes post-scramble reception)

q Please assign me to a foursome _____ @ $80 = ______ Registration Form q Our foursome includes: (print names) _____ @ $320 =______ 1. ____________________________ 2. ___________________________ 3. ____________________________ 4. ___________________________ q Post-Golf Scramble Reception Guests _____ @ $10 = ______ q Wine Tasting _____ @ $5 = ______ q Class of ’61 Reception and Dinner _____ @ $15 = ______ q Alumni Awards Ceremony _____ no fee q Reunion Breakfast _____ no fee q Society of 1866 Brunch _____ no fee q Alumni Dinner (#___ Chicken; #___ Beef; #___ Vegetarian) _____ @ $18 = ______ q Tomcat Prowl _____ @ $20 = ______ Please choose t-shirt size(s): qS qM qL qXL qXXL q Signature Homecoming 2011 t-shirt (design will be featured on Web site) _____ @ $10 = ______ Please choose t-shirt size(s): qS qM qL qXL qXXL

PAYMENT INFORMATION (Total enclosed or to be charged $ __________) Name: ________________________________________________ Class Year: ____________ Spouse/Guest Name: ______________________________________ Class Year: ____________ Child(ren)’s Name(s): ___________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________ E-mail: _________________________ q Check enclosed (please make checks payable to “Thiel College”) qVISA qMasterCard qDiscover qAMEX qDebit _______ - _______ - _______ - _______ (Security Code ______) Exp. Date ______ / ______ Authorized Signature: _______________________________________________________ Please return this form, with payment, to: Alumni Services Office, 75 College Ave., Greenville, PA 16125 Make checks payable to “Thiel College.” Questions: Call (724) 589-2042 Visit www.thiel.edu/alumni/homecoming for more information and to view attendance lists.

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Office of Alumni Services 75 College Avenue Greenville, PA 16125-2181

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