WINONA LAKE - Grace College's homecoming theme this year is "Building upon the Past."
Homecoming will be Nov. 3.
Ten classes will be celebrating their milestone of graduating from Grace College: 1952, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, and 2002. The day will be filled with family events for all ages starting with a Tailgate Lunch at noon in the new Orthopaedic Capitol Center parking lot. The Lancers will then play for the first time on Kessler Court.
To add to the excitement, Boomer the Indianapolis Pacers' mascot will perform at half time during the men's basketball game.
The evening will conclude with dinner at 5:30 p.m., catered by Biaggi's Italian Restaurant, honoring alumni, students, faculty/staff and community at the Robert and Frances Gordon Student Recreation Center. Following dinner, a special dessert concert, Brass Reunion Concert, showcasing the talents of former Grace Brass members, will be at 7:30 p.m.
Times and dates are:
Nov. 3
9 a.m. - Breakfast and registration with Grace faculty. Dr. Bill Katip, guest speaker, Alpha Dining Commons
11 a.m. - Women's basketball game, announcement of homecoming court, Orthopaedic Capital Center
Noon - Tailgate lunch, Orthopaedic Capital Center parking lot, $6 per adult and $4 per child under 8 years old.
12:45 p.m. - Dedication of Kessler Court
1 p.m. - Men's basketball game, with Indiana Pacers' mascot Boomer performing at half time
5:30 p.m. - Homecoming reunion dinners, Robert and Frances Gordon Student Recreation Center, $17.50 per person. Childcare provided, but children must be pre-registered.
7:30 p.m. - Brass reunion concert and dessert, Robert and Frances Gordon Student Recreation Center. *Complimentary R.S.V.P required.*
To learn more about homecoming events or to register, log on to www.grace.edu/alumni or contact the Alumni Services office at 574-372-5100 or alumni@grace.edu
