Shenandoah University Celebrates Homecoming, Oct. 14 – 17
Pep Rally Kicks Off Weekend of Events Themed Around SU’s 50th Anniversary in Winchester
Join in the festivities as Shenandoah University celebrates Homecoming 2010, Oct. 14 – 17. A pep rally Thursday, Oct. 14 on the Loudoun Street walking mall in downtown Winchester kicked off the weekend of events. Baseball Coach Kevin Anderson and Director of Career Services Jennifer Spataro-Wison were named Faculty/Staff Homecoming King and Queen, respectively. WHAG-TV in Hagerstown, Md. has video coverage of the pep rally posted on their Web site.
Homecoming events continue on Shenandoah University’s main campus throughout the weekend. A Homecoming Information Station will be set up in the Brandt Student Center lobby on Friday, Oct. 15 from 3 to 5 p.m. and again on Saturday, Oct. 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors and guests can register for events at the information station.
“This year, we’ll celebrate SU's 50th year in Winchester, recognize the Class of 1985 as they celebrate their 25th reunion and honor three Distinguished Alumni Award recipients. A special choir reunion, a decade of the 1970s reunion, a tailgate party and the Homecoming football game will round out the weekend,” said Lynnette Lofton Embree '90, '92, president of the SU Alumni Association.
The choir reunion will give alumni the chance to sing with former and current SU directors, including David Stutzenberger, James Laster, Robert Shafter and Karen Keating. The SU Alumni Chorus will sing the National Anthem before Saturday’s Homecoming football game against Methodist at 7 p.m.
The Tailgate Party & Family Fun Festival will offer activities for all ages. In addition to live music, food, a moon bounce and climbing wall, Ronald McDonald will make an appearance between 5 and 6 p.m.
The following is a schedule of Homecoming 2010 events:
Friday, Oct. 15
- 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. - Homecoming Information Station
- 4 p.m. - Byrd School Retirement Tribute to Travis Sample
- 8 p.m. - Concert Band Performance
- 9 p.m. to Midnight - Alumni Mixer
Saturday, Oct. 16
- 8:30 a.m. - Chat with Conservatory Dean, Dr. Michael Stepniak
- 8:30 a.m. - Alumni Association Board Meeting
- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Homecoming Information Station
- 9 a.m. - Pharmacy Seminar: "You Can Go Home Again!"
- 9:15 a.m. - Alumni Choir Reunion & Rehearsal
- 9:30 a.m. - Homecoming Day 5K
- 11 a.m. - Women's Basketball Alumnae Game
- 11 a.m. - Hornets Men's Soccer Game
- 11:45 a.m. - Alumni Celebration Luncheon
- Noon - Baseball Alumni Game
- 1 p.m. - Men's Basketball Alumni Game
- 1:30 p.m. - National Anthem Rehearsal/Alumni Choir Reunion & Rehearsa
- 3 p.m. - Alumni Choir Open Rehearsal/Concert
- 3 p.m. - Hornets Field Hockey Game
- 4:30 p.m. - Homecoming Tailgate Party & Family Fun Festival
- 7 p.m. - Homecoming Football Game vs. Methodist University
- 7:30 p.m. - Historical Keyboard Concert
- After Football Game - Post-Game Tailgate Party
Sunday, Oct. 17
- 11 a.m. - Men's Lacrosse Alumni Game
- 1 p.m. - Women's Lacrosse Alumnae Game
*Schedule subject to change; go to www.su.edu for updates.
For more information, call 540-665-4511 or 800-786-4802 or e-mail alums@su.edu.
This is a weekend you don’t want to miss! Log on to www.su.edu/homecoming to check out all the great events planned for Homecoming Weekend - Oct. 15-17, 2010.