Homecoming 2011 Schedule
October 12, 2011 (Jackson) - Back to Belhaven – Homecoming 2011 Alumni and Parents Weekend is almost here and is packed to the brim with activities and events.
As the excitement mounts and the dates draw closer, take a look at the complete schedule of events. Alumni and Parents, mark your calendars for October 21-22, and don’t miss this special time of fun and fellowship with the Belhaven family.
Michael Dukes is the Director of Development & Alumni and comments, “I’m excited about all we have planned for Back to Belhaven - Homecoming 2011! We have a wonderful group of alumni being honored with alumni awards and there are even more activities to include both alumni and parents this year. I certainly hope members of the Belhaven family will join us for this special weekend!”
7th Annual Homecoming 5k Run/Walk, Alumni Awards Luncheon, Alumni Reunion Reception, President’s Parent Breakfast, Class of 1961 Fifty Year Reunion, Blazer football and basketball, and several Belhaven Theatre performances give you an idea of the homecoming weekend Belhaven has in store.
Take a look below for the complete list of activities happening for Homecoming 2011 and register today!
| Thursday, 20th: | |
| 7:30pm | Belhaven Musical Review (VADC Dance Studios) – An evening of songs, scenes, and steps from some of the best of musical theatre. Complimentary admission. Doors open at 7:00pm |
| 7:30pm | The Life of Galileo Belhaven Theatre Alumni Production (Blackbox Theatre) – The Belhaven Theatre Department presents The Life of Galileo by Bertolt Brecht, starring Belhaven Theatre alumni. Doors open at 7:00pm. |
| Friday, 21st: | |
| 8:00am | Discover Day Admission Program - A day for prospective Blazers and their families to enjoy the campus! Contact the Office of Admission for more info at 601.968.5940, or admission@belhaven.edu |
| 4:30-5:30pm | Homecoming Registration – McCravey-Triplett Student Center Lobby |
| 5:30-7:00pm | Alumni Reunion Reception – Join us in the McCravey-Triplett Student Center to reconnect with classmates and reminisce about the Belhaven days! Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served. |
| 6:30pm | Class of 1961 Fifty Year Reunion – The Class of ’61 will enjoy an evening together at the home of Larry and Sally Mills ’61 commemorating their arrival into the Fifty Year Club! |
| 6:00-7:30pm | Biology Alumni Panel (Barber Auditorium) – Dr. Al Chestnut welcomes back graduates of the Belhaven Biology Department to share their professional experiences and how their time at Belhaven prepared them. |
| 7:00pm | Parent/Student Ice Cream Social (McCravey-Triplett Student Center) After dinner with the family, parents and student(s) will enjoy dessert at this fun family event! |
| 7:00pm | Blazers Volleyball vs. Jackson State University – Come to Rugg Arena and watch our Blazers take on the JSU Tigers |
| 7:30pm | Belhaven Musical Review (VADC Dance Studios) – An evening of songs, scenes, and steps from some of the best of musical theatre. Complimentary admission. Doors open at 7:00pm |
| 7:30pm | The Life of Galileo Belhaven Theatre Alumni Production (Blackbox Theatre) – The Belhaven Theatre Department presents The Life of Galileo by Bertolt Brecht, starring Belhaven Theatre alumni. Doors open at 7:00pm. |
| Saturday, 22nd: | |
| 8:30am | 7th Annual Homecoming 5k Run/Walk – Join in this fun, family-oriented event! Go at your own pace on our beautiful new campus walking trail! Prizes will be awarded! |
| 8:30-10:00am | Registration – McCravey-Triplett Student Center |
| 9:00-10:30am | President’s Breakfast for Parents of Current Studentst (H.C. Bailey Dining Commons) – Parents of current students are encouraged to join us for breakfast with Dr. Parrott. You will have an opportunity to engage in a Q&A session with the President. |
| 9:30-10:30am | 50 Year Club Annual Fall Meeting (Joy Lackey Room, McCravey-Triplett Student Center) |
| 11:00am – 1:00pm | Homecoming Family Cookout (Belhaven Bowl) – Join other alumni and parents in the Bowl for lunch, fellowship, and inflatables for the kids! Price is $5 |
| 11:00am-1:00pm | Alumni Awards Luncheon (H.C. Bailey Dining Commons) – Honor the 2011 Alumni Awards Recipients, induct the Class of 1961 in the Fifty Year Club, and recognize Helen S. Martin as our newest Legacy of Learning faculty member. Alumnus of the Year – James “Bebo” Elkin ’68 Young Alumnus of the Year – Brad White ’06 Church Service Award – Tom Kay, Jr. ’62 Spirit of Belhaven Award – Evelyn Tackett ’56 Bettye Quinn Education Award – Ann Scott ’77 Jim Park Business Award – Billy Sims ’76 |
| 1:30pm | Blazers Football vs. Union College – H.T. Newell Field |
| 6:00pm | Blazers Volleyball vs. Loyola University – Rugg Arena |
| 7:30pm | Belhaven Musical Review (VADC Dance Studios) – An evening of songs, scenes, and steps from some of the best of musical theatre. Complimentary admission. Doors open at 7:00pm |
| 7:30pm | Belhaven Theatre Alumni Production (Blackbox Theatre) – The Belhaven Theatre Department presents The Life of Galileo by Bertolt Brecht, starring Belhaven Theatre alumni. Doors open at 7:00pm. |
| 8:00pm | Basketball: Meet the Blazers! (Rugg Arena) – Meet the 2011-2012 Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams, and be sure to catch the 3-Point and Slam Dunk Contests! |
| 8:30pm – 12:00am | Annual Homecoming Dance – The Duling Auditorium in Fondren. |
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