*Masks are encouraged, extras will be on site if needed*
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)
50th 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
50th Reunion Dinner for Class of 1970 – Main Building
50th Reunion Dinner for Class of 1971 – Main Building
50th 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:
9:30 a.m. – 50th 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
50th 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 50th Reunions)
$10 registration required
11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Brock Museum Open – 3rd 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 100th 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 100TH GALA
Odell Memorial Building 100th Anniversary Celebration Gala. On Saturday evening, Sept. 24, (2022) we will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Odell Memorial Building with a gala and stage production.
Onstage performances by GC alumni, faculty-staff, and students
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
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For questions, please contact Hannah Soots ’21, Director of Alumni Giving and Programs
Phone: 336-272-7102, x:5403
Email: [email protected]
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