Overview

Southwestern College 
Homecoming Celebration 2012
- October 12, 13, 14 -

Reunion years will be those ending in 2 & 7. 

Deadline for reservations:  October 1.  Payment required at time of reservation.  Payment is not refundable after Oct. 1.

 

Thursday, Oct. 11

President’s Gallery in Darbeth Fine Arts Center will feature artwork by three talented Moundbuilders from the class of 1977: Mike Fell, Lynn (Watkins) Felts, and Sulinda (Baker) Fogle.  The display may be viewed from Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon.  Also, incredible artwork by Jim Borger ‘82, which created the integration of still life paintings that are a natural extension of the landscape, will be exhibited in Pounds Lounge in the Roy L. Smith Student Center throughout the weekend. 

7:30 p.m.  *THEATRE PRODUCTION, “The Miser”, by Moliere, Richardson Performing Arts Center.  Theatre tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for youth through college.  For tickets call (620) 221-7720.

 

Friday, Oct. 12

9 a.m.-4 p.m.  Moundbuilder Market, the Southwestern campus store will be 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.  $100 per person or $400 per team.  Fee includes green fees, cart, 3 drink tickets, range balls, and prizes.  (Golf registration begins at 9 a.m.) 

 

11 a.m.-1 p.m.  SC CAREER FAIR, Java Jinx snack bar.

 

2 p.m. – 5 p.m.  REGISTRATION for class reunions in Pounds Lounge area.

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            2-3 p.m.  1962 & 1967 Class Registration

            2:30-3:30 p.m.  1972 & 1977 Class Registration

            3-4 p.m.  1982 & 1987 Class Registration

3:30-4:30 p.m.   1992 & 1997 Class Registration           
4-5 p.m.  2002 & 2007 Class Registration

 

3:00, 3:30, and 4:00 p.m.  CAMPUS TOURS, Pounds Lounge.  Student Ambassadors will give

campus walking tours. (Allow 30 min. per tour.)

 

4:30-5:30 p.m.  LEADERSHIP PRESENTATION, Mossman 101.

 

5 p.m.  Homecoming Registration moves up to Java Jinx.

 

6-7:30 p.m. *ALL-CLASS HOMECOMING DINNER, Roy L. Smith dining hall.  Limited seating,

$25 per person.  Master of Ceremonies, Craig Thompson ’97, Alumni Award – Mike Lennen ’67, Young Alumni Award – Brad Newell ’02, Ambassador Award – Bill Docking.  Recognition of 50 yr class, 51+ alumni, reunion year Class Hosts, SC Trustees.  AUCTION OF SOUTHWESTERN WATERCOLOR by Ron Andrea ’68.   

 

7:30-8 p.m.  BOOK SIGNING FOR OUR FAMILY OUTING, by Joe Cobb ’83, Messenger.

 

8 p.m.  WORKSHOP READING OF OUR FAMILY OUTING, a book by Joe Cobb ’83 and Leigh

Anne Taylor.  Adapted to the stage by Roger Moon ’70 and performed by alumni students of Darnell Lautt.  Messenger Auditorium.

 

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

 

 

Saturday, October 13

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

 

8:30-9:30 a.m.  COME & GO CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST at the SC Learning Center.

 

9 a.m.  1987 BREAKFAST GATHERING, Daylight Donuts, 910 Main.

 

9 a.m.  CLASS of 1962 TROLLEY LOADING for parade, 1st Methodist Church parking lot,

11th & Millington. 

 

9 a.m.–2 p.m.  Moundbuilder Market, the Southwestern campus store will be open.

 

9:30 a.m.  CLASS of 1972, meet to watch the parade on Main Street.  Location TBA.

 

9:30 a.m.  HOMECOMING PARADE, Main Street.

 

10:30-11:15 a.m.  ROCK PAINTING at the Mound – Rocks and paint are provided so you can

add a rock to the Mound to commemorate Homecoming 2012!

 

10:30 a.m.  COMMUNICATIONS/ COMPUTER SCIENCE/ ENGLISH REUNION BRUNCH, come

& go in Christy Hall lower level.  Alumni from these departments and graduates from other majors who participated with SCUpdate, Moundbuilder yearbook, Collegian newspaper, Jinx Radio, SCTV, debate, The English Journal, and Sigma Tau Delta, are invited to join in the fun of tours, refreshments and conversation.  RSVPs to Jane.Handlin@sckans.edu or call #620-229-6293 are requested.

 

10:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.  *PROFESSIONAL CLASS PHOTOS, King Plaza.  $5 per photo; other

groups or family photos may be arranged with photographer, Bill H. Stephens ’69, at this time.  Class times below:
10:30 a.m.  1962

            10:45 a.m.  1967

            11 a.m.       1972

            11:15 a.m.  1977

            11:30 a.m.  1982

            11:45 a.m.  1987

            12 p.m.       1992

            12:15 p.m.  1997

            12:30 p.m.  2002

            12:45 p.m.  2007


10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.  ALUMNI REGISTRATION, Stewart Field House foyer.

 

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

$2.50. 


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

 

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. PRESIDENT’S LUNCHEON for 51+ years alumni at Winfield Country Club,

2916 Country Club Rd.  Hosts:  Betty (McGowan) Bradley ’51, Don Drennan ’52, Ken Everhart ’57.

 

12:45 p.m.  DRAWING FOR WINNER of Homecoming Prize Package – Stewart Field House.

 

1-2:30 p.m.  TOURS OF THEATRE TECHNICAL CENTER.

 

1:15 p.m.  CLASS REUNION GATHERINGS, Jantz 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. Friends University.  $10 reserved seats (if

available), $8 per adult, $5 for senior citizens (age 65-up) & $2 for college students w/ ID.

 

2:30-5 p.m.  FINE ARTS COME & GO REUNION, Darbeth Lobby.

 

3-4 p.m.  ABRAHAM LINCOLN & THE KING JAMES BIBLE, CELEBRATING THE 400th

ANNIVERSARY, presentation by David Nichols ’60, Deets Library.


4-5 p.m.  BUILDER NATION PARTY & PHOTO BOOTH w/PROPS, for 0-4 year alumni (classes

of 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012), at the Mound.  Class Hosts are Brandon Hessing ’08, Julie Wilke ’09, Greg Jeffers ’10, Kaydee Johnson ’11 and Jordy Train ’12.

 

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.  CLASS of 1962 REUNION PHOTO, Winfield Country Club, 2916 Country Club Rd.

 

5:30 p.m.  *CLASS of 1962 REUNION DINNER, Winfield Country Club.  50-year gala celebration,

$25 per person.  Class Hosts:  Dave Dolsen, Ernie & Beverly (Reynolds) Bennett, Jim & Jacque (Carr) Glenn, Sharon (Means) Holloway, Roger Lungren, Gene Miller, and Sharylll (Vincent) Modschiedler.

 

5:30-7 p.m. *CLASS REUNION GATHERINGS, Dutch treat unless otherwise specified, pay at

location.  Bring your old college photos and memorabilia for reminiscing!  (For full details on class reunion activities, check the Homecoming website for specific class) 

1967 Reunion Dinner, at Montana Mike’s Steakhouse, 3727 Quail Ridge Dr.  Class Hosts:  Dean Angeles, Lee Blackwell, Jim Christie, Ron & Judy (Martin) Haynes, and Jean (Miles) Price.

1972 Reunion Dinner, at American Legion Hall, 115 West 10th.  Cost $25 person, pay at door.  Class Hosts:  Kathy (Dinger) Bartunek, Terry Ishman, Brad Weigle, and Marsha (DeHaven) Wycoff. 

1977 Reunion Dinner, Montana Mike’s Steakhouse, 3727 Quail Ridge Dr.  Class Hosts:  Jim Dooley and Brian Hobbs.


1982 Reunion Dinner, at Woodchucks, 1014 Main.  Brisket or pork sandwiches, fries, sides & drinks, $25 person, pay at door.  Class Hosts: Ronda Rivers-Stone and Dick See.

1987 Reunion Dinner, at Neives’ Mexican Restaurant, 119 E 9th Ave.  Class Hosts: Jocelyn Perkins, Steve Thomas, Sheryl (Johannes) Trask, and Will Wabaunsee.

1992 Reunion Dinner, at the home of Bryan & Debbie Dennett, 2600 Kucera Ct.  Chili & fixins provided courtesy of Class Hosts: Bryan & Debbie (Hillman) Dennett and Thad & Kim (Fort) Leffingwell.

 

1997 Reunion Dinner, at El Maguey Mexican Restaurant, 1515 E 9th.  Class Hosts: Angela Mayorga May, Shawn Mount, Craig Thompson, and Kristin (Nelson) Ward.

2002 Reunion Dinner, at Beaver Township Hall, 2579 41st Rd.  Cost $12 adults, $5 kids 6-12; child care will be provided on site.  Class Hosts: Jared Gerhardt, Lisa (Reynolds) Kuchar, Rachel (Stueve) Matile, and Gloria Tham.

 

2007 Reunion Dinner, at Pounds Lounge.  Cost $__, pay at door.  Class Hosts:  Robyn Crosby, D’Andre and Krystle (Robinson) Foster.

 

8 p.m.  *THEATRE PRODUCTION, “The Miser”, by Moliere, Richardson Performing Arts Center. 

Theatre tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for youth through college.  For tickets call

(620) 221-7720.

 

 

Sunday, October 14

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

 

10:50 a.m.  HOMECOMING WORSHIP SERVICE, Grace UMC.  Dr. Bruce C. Birch ’62, Dean

Emeritus and Professor of Biblical Theology Emeritus, Wesley Theological Seminary, will be the guest speaker, along with Grace pastor, Rev. John Martin ’70.  The service will include a memorial to deceased SC alumni from Sept. 1, 2011 to Aug. 31, 2012. 

 

11:15 a.m.–1:30 p.m.  *SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET, Roy L. Smith dining hall.  Cost $6 person. 

RSVPs appreciated.

 

12-3 p.m.  Moundbuilder Market, the Southwestern campus store will be open.

 

3 p.m.  *THEATRE PRODUCTION, “The Miser”, by Moliere, Richardson Performing Arts Center. 

Theatre tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for youth through college.  For tickets call (620) 221-7720.

 

*Cost involved.  Payment required at time of reservation.  Payment is not refundable after Oct. 1.

 

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