THIEL ANNOUNCES 2011 HOMECOMING SCHEDULE

Sept. 9, 2011

GREENVILLE, Pa. – Thiel College invites all alumni, students, staff and friends of the college to share in the Homecoming 2011 celebration, “School Spirit,” from Sept. 23 to 25.

The schedule of events for the weekend is as follows (events marked with an asterisk require reservations):

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.     

Alumni Registration—Friends of Art Gallery, Howard Miller Student Center (HMSC)

Homecoming 2011 t-shirts available for sale ($10 each).

8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.     

College Bookstore open—HMSC

10 a.m.     

Blue-Gold Golf Scramble Registration* (registration required)—Greens of Greenville

11 a.m.     

Scramble Shotgun start

 $80 per person/$320 per foursome—includes golf, cart, lunch and prizes  

1-3 p.m.

Hodge Hall Open House

Visit the newly renovated Hodge Hall to explore the updates and changes made during summer 2011.

1 – 3 p.m.     

Thiel Archives open—First floor, Langenheim Memorial Library

2 – 4 p.m.     

Wine Tasting/Open House*—William A. Robinson Theater
Hosted by Thiel alumni and faculty who reside at St. Paul’s. Sample various wines while enjoying a “backstage” look at the theater with Dr. Bill Robinson; $5 per person

3 p.m./5 p.m.

Class of 1961 Reunion Wine and Cheese Reception and Reunion Dinner*—Weyers Lounge and Sawhill-Georgian Room, HMSC

4 p.m.     

Post-Golf Scramble Reception*—Greens of Greenville

$10 per person for those not participating in the golf scramble.

4 p.m.

Volleyball, Thiel vs. Chatham—Beeghly Gymnasium

5:15 p.m.

Alumni Association Annual Meeting—Lutheran Heritage Room, HMSC

6 p.m.

Alumni Awards Reception and Ceremony*—Lutheran Heritage Room, HMSC     
The following awards will be presented: Service to Thiel, Distinguished Alumni and Young Alumnus.

8 p.m.     

Volleyball, Thiel vs. LaRoche—Beeghly Gymnasium

8:30 p.m.

Pep Rally and Announcement of King and Queen—Alumni Stadium at Stoeber Field
Fireworks to follow Pep Rally

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 

8 a.m. – noon     

Alumni Registration—Friends of Art Gallery, HMSC

8 a.m.

2nd Annual Homecoming Motorcycle Ride—Meet at Alumni Stadium

1 1/2  hour scenic ride around Pymatuning and Conneaut Lakes. Riders are invited to participate in the annual Homecoming Parade following ride.

8:30 a.m.

Choir Alumni Breakfast —Home of Rae Johnson ’59, 206 Lynwood Dr., Greenville  

9 a.m.     

Reunion Breakfast*—Masters Dining Room, HMSC

Breakfast celebrates alumni from reunion years (class years ending in “1” and “6”) as well as members of the 25th and 50th reunion football teams.

9 –10:15 a.m.     

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

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.     

College Bookstore Open—Howard Miller Student Center     

10 a.m.     

Class of 2011 Gift Dedication—Location TBD

10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Tommy Tomcat’s Kids’ Zone—Alumni Stadium Lawn

Future Tomcats (ages 3-12) can enjoy fun activities, including inflatables, face painting, games and more.

10:30 a.m.     

Homecoming Parade—Riverside Park to Campus
Annual Homecoming parade will make its way from the park through downtown Greenville (Main St.) to campus.

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Tailgate—Alumni Stadium Lawn

$5 per person

12:30 p.m.     

Homecoming Football Game Kickoff—Alumni Stadium

Thiel Tomcats vs. St. Vincent Bearcats. Halftime: Presentation of the 1961 and 1986 football teams, the Homecoming Court and game day honorees.

1:15 p.m.

Women’s Soccer, Thiel vs. Salem International—Greenville Recreational Fields

3–4:30 p.m.

Post-Game Party Tent—Alumni Stadium

$7 per person at 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. Schedule will be posted during football game.

4 – 6 p.m.

23rd Annual Thiel Players Alumni Reunion—Home of Dr. Bill Robinson, #1 Hollywood Blvd., Greenville

6:30 p.m.

Alumni Dinner*—Lutheran Heritage Room, HMSC     
Enjoy an evening of reuniting with classmates and friends. $18 per person.

8 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Tomcat Prowl*—Various Locations, Greenville

Tour your favorite Greenville haunts with fellow Tomcats. $20 registration fee includes official t-shirt, transportation and wristband for entrance to Hilltop Restaurant, Steph’s Corner Pub & Grille, Rumorz, Padrone’s Pizza & Pub and Illusionz Night Club.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

10:30 a.m.     

Homecoming Service—David L. Johnson Memorial Chapel
 

Noon     

Alumni Baseball & Softball Games—Ballfields at Tomcat Park

For more information, call 724-589-2042 or visit www.thiel.edu/alumni/homecoming.

About Thiel College

Thiel College is a liberal arts, sciences and professional studies institution located in Greenville, Pa., that provides a great balance of academic challenge, personal and social involvement, and exceptional value to its 1,100 students. For more information about Thiel College, visit www.thiel.edu or call 800-24-THIEL.

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