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Southwestern College 
Homecoming Celebration 2009
October 14-18, 2009

Reunion years ending in “4” and “9”.

Deadline for reservations:  October 5, 2009
Some events have limited seating, so RSVP soon! 

* indicates a cost is involved

Online Registration Form | Printable Registration Form 

 

SCHEDULE

Wednesday, Oct. 14

11 a.m.  CHAPEL, Messenger Auditorium, with Dr. Mel Cheatham ’55, from Samaritan’s Purse.

7 p.m.  HOMECOMING LECTURE, Messenger Auditorium, will feature Dr. Mel Cheatham ’55.  Donations will be accepted for Samaritan’s Purse missionary programs.

8 p.m.  *THEATRE PRODUCTION, The Norman Conquests: Trilogy 1, by Alan Ayckbourn, at Messenger Auditorium.  $8 adults, $4 children, half price for subsequent Trilogy productions.  For tickets, call (620) 229-6272.  (The Trilogy may be enjoyed as a single production, or as two or all three segments.)

Thursday, Oct. 15

8 p.m.  *THEATRE PRODUCTION, The Norman Conquests: Trilogy 2, by Alan Ayckbourn, at Messenger Auditorium.  $8 adults, $4 children, half price for subsequent Trilogy productions.  For tickets, call (620) 229-6272. 

Friday, Oct. 16

9 a.m.-4 p.m.  Southwestern Bookstore open.

10 a.m. *JINX INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNEY, Winfield Country Club.  Shotgun start.  Sign up by contacting SC coach, Brad Sexson at (620) 229-6161, or brad.sexson@sckans.edu.  $75 per person or $300 per team.  Fee includes green fees, cart, 3 drink tickets, range balls, and prizes.  (Golf registration begins at 9 a.m.) 

12 noon  CLASS of 1969 WELCOME LUNCHEON.  Meet at Burger Station, buy your lunch and head to Island Park, just like the old days!

2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.  REGISTRATION for reunion classes (Class Hosts will greet at specified times below), Campus Players, women’s soccer and softball, in Pounds Lounge area.

• 2-3 p.m.             1959 & 1964 Class Registration
• 2:30-3:30 p.m.  1969 & 1974 Class Registration
• 3-4 p.m.             1979 & 1984 Class Registration
• 3:30-4:30 p.m.  1989 & 1994 Class Registration
• 4-5 p.m.             1999 & 2004 Class Registration

2:15-4:30 p.m.  *PROFESSIONAL CLASS PHOTOS, Pounds Lounge area.  $5 per photo; other groups or family photos may be arranged with photographer, Bill H. Stephens ’69.  Class times below:

• 2:15 p.m.  1959
• 2:30 p.m.  1964
• 2:45 p.m.  1969
• 3:00 p.m.  1974
• 3:15 p.m.  1979
• 3:30 p.m.  1984
• 3:45 p.m.  1989
• 4:00 p.m.  1994
• 4:15 p.m.  1999
• 4:30 p.m.  2004

3 and 3:30 p.m.  CAMPUS TOURS, Pounds Lounge.  Student Ambassadors will give campus walking tours.  (Allow 30 min. per tour.)

5:30-7:30 p.m.  ALL-CLASS HOMECOMING DINNER & CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF, Stewart Field House.  Master of ceremonies Dawn Pleas-Bailey, VP of Student Life.  Recognition of 50 yr class, 51+ alumni, reunion year Class Hosts.  Homecoming awards will be presented to Jim Reed '64, Alumni Award; Traci Lungren '04, Young Alumni Award; David Seaton, Ambassador Award.  No charge for dinner, but RSVP is necessary.

8 p.m.  *THEATRE PRODUCTION, The Norman Conquests: Trilogy 3, by Alan Ayckbourn, at Messenger Auditorium.  $8 adults, $4 children, half price for subsequent Trilogy productions.  For tickets, call (620) 229-6272. 

 

 

9:30 p.m.  BONFIRE, north end of Soccer Field

 

Saturday, October 17

8-10 a.m.  ALUMNI REGISTRATION & COFFEE, Pounds Lounge.

9 a.m.–4 p.m.  Southwestern Bookstore open.

9 a.m.  *CLASS of 1959 CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST, lobby of old Fox Theatre, 1007 Main.  Pay at the door.  Alumni from other classes are invited to drop by and chat when they come for the parade.

10 a.m.  HOMECOMING PARADE, Main Street.  Line up 13th & Main, 9:30.

11 a.m.-1 p.m.  ALUMNI REGISTRATION, Stewart Field House foyer. 

11 a.m.-1 p.m.  BOOK SIGNING for Winfield’s Golden Era of Sports, by Winfield native, Bob Hartley, Stewart Field House foyer.  The book, which includes 1920-23 SC basketball, 1939 celebration; and undefeated football, will be available for purchase.

11:15 a.m.  OUTREACH WORSHIP SERVICE, on south patio of Roy L. Smith Student Center.

11:30-1 p.m.  *HOMECOMING PICNIC, Stewart Field House.  $5.25 person, children under 6, $2.50.

12 noon-1 p.m. PRESIDENT’S LUNCHEON for 51+ years alumni at Country Club.  Guests of President, special invitation.  Hosts: Betty (McGowan) Bradley ’51 (620) 221-2565, Don Drennan ’52 (620) 221-4693, and Ken Everhart ’57 (620) 326-2619.

1:15 p.m.  CLASS REUNION GATHERINGS, Sonner Stadium.  Find your decade banner and sit with your classmates and friends at the football game… Go Builders!

1:30 p.m. *HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME, SC vs. Bethany.  $6 per adult, $2 for senior citizens (age 65 and up) & college students w/ ID.

2:30-5 p.m.  FINE ARTS COME & GO RECEPTION, Darbeth Fine Arts Center, east lobby.  Come and visit with Campus Players and fine arts alumni. 

4-5 p.m.  COMMUNICATIONS & ENGLISH REUNION, come & go in Christy Hall lower level.  This includes alumni involved with Moundbuilder yearbook, Collegian newspaper, Jinx Radio, SCTV, The English Journal, and debate.

5-8 p.m.  *CHILD CARE SERVICES, Grace UMC.  Cost $2 per hour per child,which includes evening meal.  Reservations required, walk-ins accepted if space allows. 

5 p.m.  ALUMNI SOCCER GAME, SC Soccer Field.  Pre-registration requested.  For information or sign-up, contact Joe Wood ’05, ’07, at 620-229-6157.

5 p.m.  CLASS of 1959 REUNION PHOTO, Winfield Country Club, 2916 Country Club Rd.

5:30 p.m.  *CLASS of 1959 REUNION DINNER, Winfield Country Club.  50-year gala celebration, $20 per person.  Class Hosts: Melba (Travis) Cook, Melba (McGhee) Hauser, Jean (Black) Martin, and Tom Wallrabenstein.

5:30-7 p.m. *CLASS REUNION GATHERINGS, Dutch treat unless otherwise specified.  Bring your old college photos and memorabilia for reminiscing!

1964 Reunion Dinner, at The Ridge Restaurant, 3727 Quail Ridge Dr.  Class Hosts:  Gary Hathaway, Phil Hower, Jim Reed, and Sherry (Redick) Reed.

1969 Reunion Dinner, at Wroten Hall (campus) $12, pay at door.  Class Hosts:  Dave Galliart, Linda (Petit) Lucero, and Bill H. Stephens.

1974 Reunion Dinner, at The Ridge Restaurant, 3727 Quail Ridge Dr.  Class Hosts:  Mike Lewis, Judy (Hensley) Nation, and Gavin Russo.

1979 Reunion Dinner, at Comfort Inn conference room, 3800 S Pike Rd.  $17, pay at door. Class Hosts: Tim Detter, Chris Downum, Denise (Shay) Downum, and Pam (Boyer) Horn.

1984 Reunion Dinner, at O’Kelley’s Sports Bar & Grill, 1014 Main.  Class Hosts:  Lu Ann King, Ann (Channel) Leppke, and Brad Smith.

1989 Reunion Dinner, at Neives Mexican Restaurant, 119 E 9th Ave.  Class Hosts:  Keri (Ramsay) Griffin, Melissa (McPhail) Miller, Lisa (Hager) Thurman, and LeAnn (Hubbell) Tipps.

1994 Reunion Dinner, at Comfort Inn conference room, 3800 S Pike Rd.  $20, pay at door. Class Hosts:  Kris Cummins, Rosann (Dennett) Meier, and Kim (Brewster) Wilson.

1999 Reunion Dinner, at Green Door La Familia in Ark City, 714 W. Madison (west on Hwy 166). Class Hosts:  Shane Batchelder, Christina Hurtado, Jason Pond, and Amy (Headrick) Weatherford.

2004 Reunion Dinner, at Neives Mexican Restaurant, 119 E 9th Ave.  Class Hosts:  Traci Lungren, Will Simbala, and Laura Zink.

5:30-7 p.m.  BUILDER NATION PARTY for 0-4 year alumni (classes of 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009) at home of Dawn and Jerome Bailey ’98, 4316 Niblick Dr.  Class Hosts are Mollie Foster ’05, Sarah Hodgkinson ’06, Robyn Crosby ’07, Brandon Hessing ’08, and Julie Wilke ‘09.

5:30 p.m.  CAMPUS PLAYERS DINNER/ CALLISON YEARS, The Barns at Timber Creek, 14704 91st Rd.  RSVP to Lou Tharp, 620-229-6272.  $20, pay at door.

7:30 p.m.  ALL CAMPUS PLAYERS ALUMNI RECEPTION, The Barns at Timber Creek, 14704 91st Rd.  RSVP to Lou Tharp, 620-229-6272.  Donations will be accepted.

7:30 p.m.  SOCCER ALUMNI REUNION SOCIAL, The Ridge Restaurant, 3727 Quail Ridge Dr. (Dutch treat.)

8 p.m.  KALEIDOSCOPE fine arts production, Richardson Auditorium.  Donations will be accepted.

8 p.m.  1999 CLASS REUNION SOCIAL, O’Kelley’s Sports Bar & Grill, 1014 Main.  (Dutch treat.)

8 p.m.  2004 CLASS REUNION WRAP-UP, O’Kelley’s Sports Bar & Grill.  (Dutch treat.)

Sunday, October 18

9:30 a.m.  *ALUMNI BREAKFAST BUFFET, Roy L. Smith dining hall.  $5 person.

10:50 a.m.  HOMECOMING WORSHIP SERVICE at Grace UMC, with Dr. Melvin Cheatham ‘55, guest speaker, of Samaritan's Purse.  Service will include a memorial to deceased SC alumni from Sept. 1, 2008 to Aug. 31, 2009.  A Cappella Choir members and alumni will be invited to participate in singing “Beautiful Savior”.

11:15 a.m.–1:30 p.m.  *SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET, Roy L. Smith dining hall.  Cost $6 person.  No reservation necessary.

12:15 p.m.  LUNCH at CUMBERNAULD VILLAGE, compliments of Cumbernauld Village Retirement Community.  Tours will be available.

1 p.m. *THEATRE PRODUCTION, The Norman Conquests: Trilogy 1, by Alan Ayckbourn, at Messenger Auditorium.  $8 adults, $4 children, half price for subsequent Trilogy productions.  For tickets, call (620) 229-6272.  (The Trilogy may be enjoyed as a single production, or as two or all three segments.)

3 p.m.  *THEATRE PRODUCTION, The Norman Conquests: Trilogy 2, by Alan Ayckbourn, at Messenger Auditorium.  $8 adults, $4 children, half price for subsequent Trilogy productions.  For tickets, call (620) 229-6272. 

7:30 p.m  *THEATRE PRODUCTION, The Norman Conquests: Trilogy 3, by Alan Ayckbourn, at Messenger Auditorium.  $8 adults, $4 children, half price for subsequent Trilogy productions.  For tickets, call (620) 229-6272. 

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