Homecoming Schedule 2011
Friday September 30th
Welcome & Registration
3 – 6 p.m. The Alumni House
Welcome home to Lees-McRae College! Take a load off and start your weekend with a glass of wine when you register and pick up your packet of Homecoming information.
Hall of Fame Dinner
6 p.m. MacDonald Dining Hall
Celebrate the accomplishments of this year’s Athletics Hall of Fame recipients. The Lees-McRae Athletics is proud to announce the following 2011 inductees:
Leonard Wheeler '89 Football, Allison McDonald Norris ’93 Women’s Soccer, Carla Swart ’11h Cycling (posthumous)
$15 adults/ $10 children 12 and under
Class of 1991 20th Class Reunion
7:30 p.m. The Alumni House
Nirvana’s song, “Smells like Teen Spirit” was released and the grunge movement was born. Get together with your ’91 friends and classmates to celebrate great memories!
The classes of ’90 and ’92 are also invited.
$10 adults
Lees-McRae Performing Arts Presents: Curtains
7:30 p.m. Hayes Auditorium
Directed by LMC’s Dr. Michael Hannah ’93, Curtains is a musical with book by Rupert Holmes, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and music by John Kander, with additional lyrics by Kander and Holmes. Based on the original book and concept by Peter Stone, the musical is a send-up of backstage murder mystery plots, set in 1959 Boston, Massachusetts and follows the fallout when the supremely untalented star of Robbin’ Hood of the Old West is murdered during her opening night curtain call.
Bobcat Mixer
8 - 11 p.m. Wily’s Place in The Cannon Student Center
All of your LMC friends and classmates in one place for fun and catching up—it simply couldn’t be better. The deejay will rock the house, so don’t be the last one on the dance floor!
$10 adults (includes drinks, snacks and light appetizers)
Bonfire
8 p.m. Athletic Complex
A long-held tradition, Lees-McRae’s athletic teams are recognized and celebrated alongside a gigantic blazing fire. Call the fire department—the Bobcats are hot!
Saturday October 1st
Welcome & Registration
9 a.m. – 12 noon The Alumni House
Check-in and chat over coffee and breakfast goodies. The perfect gathering spot before the parade makes its way down Main Street.
Class of 2001 10th Class Reunion
8 - 10 a.m. The Alumni House
Bobcats and Bagels are the order of the morning for the Class of ’01. Celebrating their 10th reunion will bring back memories of not-so-long-ago!
$10.00 adults/$6.00 children under 12
Green and Gold Alumni 5K
9 a.m. Lacrosse Practice Field
Cross Country race for all LMC cross country alumni wishing to run.
Class of 1959 Social
10 a.m. Ivan B. Stafford Room in the James H. Carson Library
Homecoming Parade
11 a.m. Main Street, Banner Elk
Dance to the beat of the drums, catch candy and enjoy!
Women’s Alumnae Lacrosse Game
11 a.m. Lacrosse Practice Field
LMC Lacrosse alumnae take the field with pride!
Men’s Alumni Lacrosse Game
10 a.m. Soccer Practice Field
LMC Lacrosse alumni test your skills and have some fun!
Bobcat Tailgate
12 noon Tate Field
At long last! Enjoy great food and fun along Bobcat Bank. Spend the afternoon in the crisp fall air, experience the breathtaking mountain scenery and soak in some Green & Gold!
$10 adults/$6.00 children under 12
Women’s and Men’s Soccer Reunion
12 noon Tate Field
Lees-McRae Soccer is HOT! The first official team appeared in the 1987 Ontaroga. Come back to Tate Field and reminisce the glory days!
$10 adults
Women’s Soccer vs. Barton College
1 p.m. Tate Field
Go Bobcats! BEAT the Bulldogs!
Softball Alumni Game
1:30 p.m. Softball Field
LMC Softball alumnae enjoy a spirited game with lots of action!
Class of 1956 55th Class Reunion
2p.m. The Heritage Dining Room of MacDonald Dining Hall
Reminisce the good old days when postage stamps cost 3 cents and Elvis Presley was emerging as one of the first stars of Rock and Roll! Tall tales and seeing one another again will make the afternoon memorable. The classes of ’54 and ’56 are invited.
Women’s Volleyball vs. Belmont Abbey College
2 p.m. Williams Gymnasium
Go Bobcats! Crush the Crusaders!
Class of 1959 Meeting
2:30 p.m. Ivan B. Stafford Room in The James H. Carson Library
All members of the Class of ’59 are welcome and invited to this important meeting.
Men’s Soccer vs. Barton College
3:30 p.m. Tate Field
Go Bobcats! BEAT the Bulldogs!
Class of 1960 meeting
4 p.m. Ivan B. Stafford Room in The James H. Carson Library
All members of the Class of ’60 are welcome and invited to this brief, but important meeting before joining the Class of ’61 in celebration of their 50th reunion.
Class of 1961 50th Reunion
4 p.m. James H. Carson Library Lobby
Celebrate this milestone reunion with your classmates and friends. Bring back memories of slow dancing to Patsy Cline’s “Crazy,” cheering for the Bobcats at Tate Field during a football game or walking to class in deep snow! The classes of ’60 and ’62 are invited.
$10.00 adults
Alumni Banquet and Annual Meeting
5:30 p.m. MacDonald Dining Hall
Enjoy an early dinner before going to the play or out with classmates and friends. Alumni are the heartbeat of LMC, so don’t miss out on this annual occasion.
$15.00 adults/ $10.00 children 12 and under.
Class of 1976 35th Reunion
6:00 p.m. Beech Alpen Inn, Beech Mountain, 700 Beech Mountain Parkway
The Class of ’76 is once again revving it up Bobcat-style! Lots of memories, fun stories and laughter are the hallmarks of this LMC class. The classes of ’75 and ’77 are invited.
For more information, contact Aleeta Gent ’76 at aleetagent@yahoo.com or Suzy Parker Hamilton ’76 at sphamilton55@bellsouth.net.
Class of 1986 25th Reunion
7:30 p.m. The Alumni House
Who can forget the infamous SGA campaign speech? Great memories, good times and cherished friendships… come spend the evening catching up and reconnecting! The classes of ’85 and ’87 are invited.
$10.00 adults
Lees-McRae Performing Arts Presents: Curtains
7:30 p.m. Hayes Auditorium
Homecoming Dance
9 p.m. – 12 midnight Student Recreation Center
The SRC will be booming with the most current dance music and fun. Alumni are invited!
Sunday October 2nd
Bobcat Breakfast
9 – 10:30 a.m. The Heritage Dining Room of MacDonald Dining Hall
Take advantage of one more chance to get together with friends and classmates before the end of the weekend. Recap the weekend and get fueled up for the ride home.
$6.00 adult/ $4.00 children 12 and under
Lees-McRae Performing Arts Presents: Curtains
2 p.m. Hayes Auditorium