Alumni Events

Alumni Homecoming and Family Weekend

Friday, Sept. 23 and Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022

*Masks are encouraged, extras will be on site if needed*

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Friday, September 23, 2022

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Pride Shop open in The Student Center

Tour the renovated Student Center

Jim Locke Golf Tourney, 12 p.m, Bryan Park – see GC Athletics website for details

3:00 p.m. – Volleyball Game Pride vs. North Carolina Wesleyan College at Hanes Gymnasium

6:00 p.m. – 50th Reunions Outdoor Reception Wine/Beer/Hors d’oeuvres at the Fountain

(Cowan Lobby in case of rain)

50^th Reunion Classes of 1970, 1971 and 1972

**Registration required**

 

7:00 p.m. – Volleyball Game Pride vs. Pfeiffer University at Hanes Gymnasium

7:30 p.m. – Reunions for 50-Year Classes

50^th  Reunion Dinner for Class of 1970 – Main Building

50^th Reunion Dinner for Class of 1971 – Main Building

50^th Reunion Dinner for Class of 1972 – Main Building

**Registration required**

Reunions Dinner for 50-Year Classes 

9:00 p.m. – Homecoming Bonfire & Pep Rally – West Residence Hall Yard

Students and alumni welcome

 

Saturday, September 24, 2022

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Pride Shop open in The Student Center

9:00 a.m. – Athletics Hall of Fame Induction

Hannah Brown Finch Memorial Chapel

Invitations issued by Athletics Department

Inductees:

• Brian Kreher ’98, Baseball
• Anthony Meley ’95, Men’s Lacrosse
• Emma Philips ’12, Swimming
• Bianca Richburg ’13, Women’s Basketball
• Randy Tuggle, Legend/Coach/Administrator
• 1998 Baseball Team

 

9:30 a.m. – 50^th Reunion Class Photos

(Cowan Lobby in case of rain)

In front of Odell Memorial Building

 

10:00 a.m. – Alumni Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony

Gail Brower Huggins ’65 Performance Center, Odell Memorial Building

50^th Reunion Classes and all alumni are welcome

 

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – LUNCH OPTIONS BEGIN

Option One: Food trucks on back campus

$10 tickets available for purchase by alumni, faculty-staff, and parents in Student Accounts, Main Building or online registration 

Option Two: Fowler Dining Hall

$10 lunch available for alumni, faculty-staff, and parents

Option Three: Box lunch in Lea Center, Main Building for Golden Classes (all alumni who have celebrated 50^th Reunions)

$10 registration required

11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Brock Museum Open – 3^rd Floor Main Building

 

HOMECOMING FESTIVITIES

11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Back Campus and Pride Field

Pre-game band concert and recognitions

Affinity tents open

Alumni, students, faculty-staff, parents, guests

12 p.m. – Football Game Pride vs. Maryville  – Pride Field on back campus

Halftime Homecoming Court Presentation

 

5:00 p.m. – Class of 1972 Dinner – Liberty Oak Restaurant

The Class of 1972 will gather downtown nearby for a dinner at 5 p.m. at Liberty Oak Restaurant, 100 W Washington St. 27401 (there is a parking building next door).

There is no advanced fee, as we will go Dutch treat, however, we need reservations sent to Millie Evans Priddy at [email protected] (336-432-3397) by September 16. We arranged an early dinner to accommodate those who want to attend the Odell 100th Gala on campus at 7:30.

7:00 p.m. – Red Carpet and Doors Open for Odell 100^th GALA

Guests encouraged to dress-to-impress in 1920s roaring style (ladies, don’t forget your fascinators for a prize!)

7:30 p.m. – CURTAIN RISES AND LIGHTS UP!! ODELL’s 100^TH GALA

Odell Memorial Building 100th Anniversary Celebration Gala. On Saturday evening, Sept. 24, (2022) we will celebrate the 100^th Anniversary of Odell Memorial Building with a gala and stage production. 

Onstage performances by GC alumni, faculty-staff, and students

• $10 tickets online recommended
• $10 tickets available at the door but may be limited
• Alumni, faculty-staff, students, parents, & Greensboro community invited

8:30 p.m. – Chocolate and Champagne Reception – for gala attendees

Celebrate Odell’s 100 years under the lights & stars on College Place

(Lea Center, Main Building in case of rain)

Enjoy the jazz band, art exhibit in Galyon Art Gallery, Cowan Building

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Area Hotels Near the College

The Biltmore Hotel – 1 (800) 332-0303, Local – (336) 272-3474

Hyatt Place Greensboro/Downtown – (336) 373-6269

Marriott Greensboro Downtown – (336) 379-8000

O. Henry Hotel – (336) 854-2000

Proximity Hotel – (336) 379-8200

For questions, please contact Hannah Soots ’21, Director of Alumni Giving and Programs

Phone: 336-272-7102, x:5403

Email: [email protected]