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Like a box of chocolates or a Whitman's Sampler, Bluefield College's Homecoming 2010 will offer alumni the opportunity to indulge in lots of sweet memories throughout a three-day weekend packed with reunions and activities for grads from all generations.

Chris Shoemaker

October 15, 2010

Bluefield College Homecoming 2010: Indulge in the Sweet Memories

Like a box of chocolates or a Whitman's Sampler, Bluefield College's Homecoming 2010 will offer alumni the opportunity to indulge in lots of sweet memories throughout a three-day weekend packed with reunions and activities for grads from all generations.

 

Set for Friday through Sunday, October 15-17, Homecoming 2010 will feature reunions, sporting events, awards, music, and worship, including a Golden Anniversary Reunion and Golden Graduates Society Induction for the class of 1960, intercollegiate and alumni games for basketball and soccer, a Homecoming Golf Tournament and Live Scholarship Auction to support the BC Fund for Scholarships, BC Theatre, and music and dancing before the crowning of the Homecoming Queen and King.

 

Alumni also will have the chance to return to the BC classroom with current students and professors, while a handful of distinguished BC grads will be honored with traditional alumni awards. The weekend will conclude with a new Homecoming activity, a Sunday Campus Community Worship Service in Harman Chapel.

 

 

 

A variety of activities have been scheduled to allow the Golden Anniversary class of 1960 the opportunity to indulge in sweet memories, including a Golden Graduates Society Dinner and Induction Ceremony, Friday at 5 p.m. in Shott Hall, where all Golden Graduates Society members will welcome the class of 1960 into the prestigious group.

	Alumni Basketball Game for Homecoming 2008.

 

The Golden grads will resume reminiscing on Saturday with a Golden Anniversary Breakfast at 8 a.m. in Shott Hall, followed by a Class Gift Dedication and Memorial Service in VanDyke Circle at 2 p.m.

 

Other reunions designed to bring back memories for all BC grads include the Alumni Awards Reception at 6 p.m. on Saturday at the old Ramsey School in Bluefield, West Virginia. In addition to indulging in sweet memories, the Awards Reception will feature hors d'oeuvres, deejay music and dancing, class pictures for the classes of 1940, '50, '60, '70, '80, '85, '90, and 2000, and the presentation of 2010 alumni awards.

 

And, if you'd like to dance later into the night on Saturday, join current students at the Homecoming Dance from 9:30 p.m. to midnight, where in addition to music and dancing the students will crown the 2010 Homecoming Court.

 

If it's sports in which you'd like to indulge, the Homecoming schedule features a variety of athletic events throughout the entire weekend with the first being a Homecoming Golf Tournament, Friday at 1 p.m. at Fincastle Country Club, where prizes will be awarded to the top two teams and individual leaders, and money will be raised for student scholarships. Cost for the Golf Tournament is $100 with all proceeds going to the BC Fund for Scholarships.

 

Other athletic events throughout the weekend include a men's alumni soccer game at 7 p.m. on Friday at East River Soccer Complex, where current BC players will mix with former Rams to create a two-team friendly competition; a women's soccer game versus local rival Concord University, Saturday at 10 a.m. at East River Soccer Complex; a men's soccer game versus Concord at noon on Saturday at East River; a men's junior varsity basketball game against Hiwassee College in the Dome Gymnasium at noon on Saturday; an alumni basketball game for men and women at 2 p.m. on Saturday in the Dome; and a men's varsity basketball game versus Hiwassee College, Saturday at 4 p.m. in the Dome.

 

For alumni who'd like to indulge in a walk down memory lane or a stroll into reminiscent hall -- literally -- then "Back to School 101," will be the perfect opportunity as alumni are invited to go back to the classroom at 8 a.m. on Friday to sit in on lectures, interact with current students and faculty, and remember those ol' college days. The Homecoming schedule will also include campus tours, featuring the new East River Residence Hall and the recently renovated Student Activities Center, at 3 p.m. on Saturday.

 

If you'd like a sampling of drama, BC Theatre will present three performances of Mark Twain's "The Diaries of Adam and Eve," Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m., all in Harman Chapel. The play is a delightful stage adaptation of two of Mark Twain's lesser-known short stories that take a look at creation, giving us a humorous insight into the female and male perspectives.

 

If your favorite memories come from music, then catch the Homecoming Coffeehouse on Friday at 9 p.m. in BC's Shott Hall, featuring the "bluegrass with a modern twist" music of alumnus Derek Wright ('09) and current students Chris Keller and Shawn Howell. Starbucks Coffee will be available during the Coffeehouse from BC's Quick Shott Café.

 

If your passions are antique cars, roadsters or motorcycles, then don't miss the College Cruise-in, Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at Bluefield City Park. In fact, alumni and friends are invited to bring their own hog, roadster, antique car, or unique automobile. The Cruise-in will also feature a meet-and-greet with BC's new head coach for football, Mike Gravier, near Mitchell Stadium, the home site for future Rams football games.

 

And, if want to indulge in vacations, recreation, art, dining out, discounts, and great sales, then the live Homecoming Scholarship Auction will have all you need, Saturday at 10 a.m. in Shott Hall. Art, crafts, retail and restaurant discounts, entertainment and recreation packages, and vacation getaways will all be up for bid and for a good cause as proceeds from the auction go to support the BC Fund for Scholarships.

 

Celebrate the culmination of Homecoming weekend with a Campus-Community Worship Service, Sunday, 9:30 a.m. in Harman Chapel. Alumnus and pastor Rod Hale from this year's Golden Anniversary class of 1960 will serve as keynote speaker with music provided by the BC Department of Music. An alumni/community breakfast will precede the Worship Service at 8:30 a.m., and lunch will follow at 11:30 a.m. in Shott Hall.

 

For more information about how you can indulge in the memories of Bluefield College's Homecoming 2010, e-mail .

 

 

Homecoming 2010 Schedule of Events

	Homecoming Queen and King, 2009
	Golden Anniversary grads from Homecoming 2009

 

Friday, October 15

8:00 a.m.

Back to School 101

Bluefield College Classrooms

Go back to school for the day, sit in on lectures, meet students and faculty, and remember what college was like. Just like class, you must turn off your cell phone and be attentive to the professor! 

 

1:00 p.m.

Homecoming Golf Tournament

Fincastle Country Club

Get your Tiger on to help raise scholarship funds for the BC Fund for Scholarships. Prizes will be awarded to the top two teams, the longest putt, and the longest drive. A four-man captain's choice play will be the format for the tournament. The cost: $100 per player with all proceeds going to the BC Fund for Scholarships.

 

5:00 p.m.

Golden Graduates Society Dinner

Shott Hall

The Golden Graduates Society is a society for individuals who have been alumni 50 years or more. All Society members are asked to attend. The Society will welcome the class of 1960 this year, along with members of any class before that have yet to receive their medallions. Formal attire. Members to be inducted will be provided a free meal. Social hour begins at 5:00 p.m. with the dinner beginning at 5:30 p.m.

 

7:00 p.m.

Men's Alumni Soccer Game

East River Soccer Complex

Alumni members of the men's soccer team are invited back to play in the 2010 Alumni Soccer Game. Teams will be mixed with players from this year's team. 

 

7:00 p.m.

Friday Night Lights Basketball Game

The Dome Gymnasium

The Bluefield College junior varsity team will take on the prestigious Oak Hill Academy to tip off this year's basketball season.

 

7:30 p.m.

BC Theatre presents Mark Twain's The Diaries of Adam and Eve

Harman Chapel

The Diaries of Adam and Eve is a delightful stage adaptation of two of Mark Twain's lesser-known short stories, The Diaries of Eve and Excerpts from the Diary of Adam. Together, their stories take a look at the creation from the diarist, giving us a humorous insight into the female and male perspective. The play will feature the talents of BC Theatre faculty Charles Reese and Rebecca McCoy-Reese, who bring Twain's characters to vivid life on stage.

 

9:00 p.m.

Coffeehouse Concert

Student Activities Center in Shott Hall

Come listen to the sounds of alumni and alumni-to-be Chris Keller ('11), Shawn Howell ('12), and Derek Wright ('09). The trio presents a bluegrass style infused with modern twists, and follows up with a variety of traditional bluegrass songs. You will not be disappointed. Starbucks Coffee will be served from the Quick Shott Café.

 

 

Saturday, October 16

 

8:00 a.m.

Golden Anniversary Breakfast

Shott Hall

The class of 1960 will come together as a class once again for a breakfast to discuss future class endeavors, involvement at the college, and fellowship.

 

9:00 a.m. to noon

The College Cruise-In Bluefield City Park

Bring your hog, roadster, antique car, or unique automobile to the first-ever College Cruise-In. Show your ride off to other alumni and community members at Bluefield City Park. While there, take time out to meet new head football coach Mike Gravier near Mitchell Stadium, which will be the home site for future Bluefield College Rams football games.

 

10:00 a.m.

Live Scholarship Auction

Shott A & B

The annual Scholarship Auction will be live with an auctioneer once again this year. Join us as we auction items for the BC Fund for Scholarships and share in the fun and laughter only a live auction can bring.

 

10:00 a.m.

Women's Soccer Game

East River Soccer Complex

Cheer on the Lady Rams at East River Soccer Complex as they take on local rival Concord University.

 

Noon

Alumni Luncheon

Shott Hall

Lunch will be an opportunity for alumni to meet current students, staff, and faculty for a small feast before the Annual Alumni Association Meeting.

Noon

Men's Soccer Game

East River Soccer Complex

Join the men's soccer team as they take on local rival Concord University.

	Homecoming Coffeehouse 2009, featuring alumnus and singer/songwriter Joe Nash (left).
	Sports Hall of Fame inductees, Homecoming 2009.
	Alumni Dance, Homecoming 2009.

 

Noon

Junior Varsity Basketball Game vs. Hiwassee College

Dome Gymnasium

Watch the junior varsity men's basketball team take on Hiwassee College in the Dome Gymnasium starting at noon.

 

1:00 p.m.

Annual Alumni Association Meeting

Shott Hall

The Annual Meeting of the Alumni Association of Bluefield College will take place following lunch. At this annual meeting, alumni will receive an update on the previous year's activities, vote on a board of directors, and discuss new ways for alumni to be involved in Bluefield College.

 

2:00 p.m.

Alumni Basketball Games

Dome Gymnasium

Alumni from the men's and women's basketball teams are invited to come out and play against teams with current members of this year's basketball teams in the 2010 Alumni Basketball Games. 

 

2:00 p.m.

Class of 1960 Gift Dedication and Memorial Service

VanDyke Circle

In VanDyke Circle behind Lansdell Hall, the class of 1960 invites all alumni to join them as they honor their class year and those that have gone on before them with the dedication of the class gift and a memorial service.

 

3:00 p.m.

Campus Tours

Lansdell Hall Front Steps

Alumni are invited to see campus as it continues to expand and grow on a personal guided tour by alumni board member Mark Hipes, BC's director of Admissions.

 

4:00 p.m.

Bluefield College Rams vs. Hiwassee College Basketball Game

Dome Gymnasium

Come watch the Bluefield College Rams as they take on Hiwassee College for their debut performance of the 2010-2011 season. Player and coaching staff introductions will be made before the game.

 

6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Alumni Awards Reception

The Ramsey School, 330 Ramsey Street, Bluefield, West Virginia

Come congratulate the recipients of the 2010 alumni awards. Afterward, enjoy food and fun with a live deejay and dance. Highlighted reunion year photos will be taken for the classes of 1940, '50, '60, '70, '80, '85, '90, and 2000. Many will remember the old Ramsey School building. It has recently undergone total renovations and is now becoming a premier events location in southern West Virginia. Church attire is suggested.

 

9:30 p.m. to midnight

Student Homecoming Dance

Location to be announced.

Attention graduates from the past four years! The work world may have you down, your friends are still at the college, and you wish you were, too. You have an open invitation to both dances. So, drop by and connect with other alumni, and then have one night remembering the fun nights of college life!

 

 

Sunday, October 17

 

8:30 a.m.

Alumni Breakfast

Shott Hall

Take time out and enjoy a buffet breakfast before the Campus Community Homecoming Worship Service or hitting the road.

 

9:30 a.m.

Campus Community Homecoming Worship Service

Harman Chapel

The Office of Alumni Relations is very excited to announce the inaugural Campus Community Homecoming Worship Service. At this worship service we will join together as alumni, friends, students, faculty, staff, and community members to worship together. Alumnus Rod Hale from this year's Golden Anniversary class of 1960 will be the featured speaker with music being provided from the Music Department at Bluefield College.

 

11:30 a.m.

Sunday Dinner

Shott Hall

Enjoy a Sunday buffet in Shott Hall with all of the country fixings after the worship service.

 

2:00 p.m.

BC Theatre presents Mark Twain's The Diaries of Adam and Eve

Harman Chapel

The Diaries of Adam and Eve is a delightful stage adaptation of two of Mark Twain's lesser-known short stories, The Diaries of Eve, and Excerpts from The Diary of Adam. Together, their stories take a look at the creation from the diarist, giving us a humorous insight into the female and male perspective. The play features the talents of the BC Theatre faculty Charles Reese and Rebecca McCoy-Reese, who bring Twain's characters to vivid life on stage! Download and print a complete schedule.

 

 

Bluefield College Homecoming 2010: A Community Affair

It's not your typical alumni event, not even an occasion just for students. Bluefield College's Homecoming 2010, Friday through Sunday, October 15-17, is a community affair with something for everyone, including former students, current students, and the community at-large.

 

Designed to bring the greater community together with the campus community, Bluefield College's Homecoming 2010 schedule features a host of events open to the public, including a golf tournament, basketball and soccer games, a theatrical production, a musical coffeehouse, a car show, a live auction, and a community worship service.

	The Scholarship Auction (above) and BC Theatre (below) are just two of the many events open to the community during Homecoming 2010.

 

If your passion is sports, the college will offer alumni and the community a variety of athletic events throughout the entire Homecoming weekend with the first being a Homecoming Golf Tournament, Friday at 1 p.m. at Fincastle Country Club, where prizes will be awarded to the top two teams and individual leaders, and money will be raised for student scholarships. Cost for the Golf Tournament is $100 with all proceeds going to the BC Fund for Scholarships.

 

Other athletic events throughout the weekend include a men's alumni soccer game at 7 p.m. on Friday at East River Soccer Complex, where current BC players will mix with former Rams to create a two-team friendly competition; a women's soccer game versus local rival Concord University, Saturday at 10 a.m. at East River Soccer Complex; a men's soccer game versus Concord at noon on Saturday at East River; a men's junior varsity basketball game against Hiwassee College in the Dome Gymnasium at noon on Saturday; an alumni basketball game for men and women at 2 p.m. on Saturday in the Dome; and a men's varsity basketball game versus Hiwassee College, Saturday at 4 p.m. in the Dome.

 

If your passion is drama, BC Theatre will present three performances of Mark Twain's "The Diaries of Adam and Eve," Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m., all in Harman Chapel. The play is a delightful stage adaptation of two of Mark Twain's lesser-known short stories that take a look at creation, giving us a humorous insight into the female and male perspectives.

 

If your passion is music, then catch the Homecoming Coffeehouse on Friday at 9 p.m. in BC's Shott Hall, featuring the "bluegrass with a modern twist" music of alumnus Derek Wright ('09) and current students Chris Keller and Shawn Howell. Starbucks Coffee will be available during the Coffeehouse from BC's Quick Shott Café.

 

If your passions are antique cars, roadsters or motorcycles, then don't miss the College Cruise-in, Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at Bluefield City Park. In fact, alumni and friends are invited to bring their own hog, roadster, antique car, or unique automobile. The Cruise-in will also feature a meet-and-greet with BC's new head coach for football Mike Gravier near Mitchell Stadium, the home site for future Rams football games.

 

And, if your passions are vacations, recreation, art, dining out, discounts, and great sales, then the live Homecoming Scholarship Auction will have all you need, Saturday at 10 a.m. in Shott Hall. Art, crafts, retail and restaurant discounts, entertainment and recreation packages, and vacation getaways will all be up for bid and for a good cause as proceeds from the auction go to support the BC Fund for Scholarships.

 

Celebrate the culmination of Homecoming weekend with a Campus-Community Worship Service, Sunday, 9:30 a.m. in Harman Chapel. Alumnus and pastor Rod Hale from this year's Golden Anniversary class of 1960 will serve as keynote speaker with music provided by the BC Department of Music. An alumni/community breakfast will precede the Worship Service at 8:30 a.m., and lunch will follow at 11:30 a.m. in Shott Hall.

 

For more information about the community events during BC's Homecoming 2010, e-mail .

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