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The Official Homecoming 2012 Schedule

Published: Thursday, September 27, 2012

Updated: Thursday, September 27, 2012 08:09

NEW WILMINGTON,  Pa.-- Here's the list of events for Homecoming 2012 at Westminster College:

Friday, September 28

  • 11:15 a.m. - 11 p.m.  Titan Club - Galbreath Dining Facility
  • 11:40 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.  Chapel - Wallace Memorial Chapel
  • 1 - 4:30 p.m.  Golden Tower Society Hospitality Suite - Ferguson Lounge
  • Classes of 1930 - 1962   Gather with friends for light refreshments and pick up your registration packets and weekend information.
  • 2 p.m. Tour of Campus - Departs from Ferguson Lounge
  • 4:30 p.m.  Rededication of Patterson Hall - Orr Lobb
  • 6 p.m.  Distinguished Alumni Reception and Dinner - Witherspoon Rooms, 3rd floor McKelvey Campus Center.  Each year the Alumni Council identifies alumni who have made significant contributions in their professional lives, to their communities or through service to Westminster with the presentations of Westminster Alumni Citations. This year our honored alumni are Dr. Donald K. McKim '71 of Germantown, TN, Bethann Hervey Dolan '91 of Allison Park, PA and Lora Annette Adams-King '00 of Sharon, PA.

Saturday, September 29

  • 9 a.m. - noon  Homecoming Hospitality Area - 1st floor McKelvey Campus Center
  • Classes of 1963 - 2012   Spend time with friends in the TUB, sign the chalk boards, weekend information and light refreshments available.
  • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Golden Tower Society Hospitality Suite - Ferguson Lounge
  • Classes of 1930 - 1962 This is the place to chat with friends, pick up weekend information, browse yearbooks and enjoy refreshments. Registration packets will be available here until 10:30 a.m., then you may pick them up at the Golden Tower Society Luncheon.
  • 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Titan Gift Shop - 2nd floor McKelvey Campus Center
  • 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.  TUB Food Court - 1st floor McKelvey Campus Center
  • 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.  Homecoming Worship Service - Wallace Memorial Chapel
  • All alumni are welcome to join in worship led by the Class of 1962.
  • 10:30 a.m.  Annual Homecoming Parade - South Market Street.  Parade theme: Get Animated.  Entries may include: Walking groups, Floats, Antique or classic cars, ANYthing with wheels, Use your imagination!!!. Parade judged by the Class of 1962.
  • 11 - 11:30 a.m.  Decade Tents on the Quad
  • 11 a.m. - noon  Faculty Fair - McGill Library
  • Stop by for casual conversations with faculty and view displays of current research.
  • 11:30 a.m. - midnight  Titan Club - Galbreath Dining Facility

Reunion Photo Schedule

  • 11:15 a.m.    20th Cluster Reunion - Classes of 1991, 1992, 1993, McGill Library
  • 11:30 a.m.    25th Reunion - Class of 1987, McGill Library
  • 11:45 a.m.    40th Cluster Reunion - Classes of 1971, 1972, 1973, McGill Library
  • 12:15 p.m.    5th Cluster Reunion - Classes of 2006, 2007, 2008, Berlin Student Lounge
  • 12:30 p.m.    50th Reunion - Class of 1962, Carlson Atrium
  • 12:45 p.m.    55th Reunion - Class of 1957, Carlson Atrium
  • 1 p.m.          60th Reunin - Class of 1952, Carlson Atrium

Reunion Gatherings and Luncheons

1:30 a.m.   Golden Tower Society Luncheon - Witherspoon Room, 3rd floor McKelvey Campus Center (Classes of 1930 - 1962)

  • 50th Reunion Luncheon - Class of 1962 - Tables reserved at the Golden Tower Society Luncheon
  • 50th Reunion Photo will be taken at 12:30 p.m. in the Carlson Atrium
  • 55th Reunion Luncheon - Class of 1957 - Tables reserved at the Godlen Tower Society Luncheon
  • 55th Reunion Photo will be taken at 12:45 p.m. in the Carlson Atrium
  • 60th Reunion Luncheon - Class of 1952 - Tables reserved at the Golden Tower Society Luncheon
  • 60th Reunion Photo will be taken at 1 p.m. in the Carlson Atrium
  •  5th Cluster Reunion - Classes of 2006, 2007, 2008 - Berlin Student Lounge
  •  5th Cluster Reunion Photo will be taken at 12:15 p.m.
  • Football Reunion Luncheon - Undefeated footballs teams from 1953, 1955 and 1956 are welcome back to campus. 
  • A.V. Tailgate Reunion - Memorial Field- This year the tailgate will include a special Chili Cook-Off for charity, with all proceeds benefiting Cystic Fibrosis. Entry details available by email
  • 12:30 p.m.  Presentation of the Homecoming Court and Titan Marking Band Performance - Memorial Field.  There will be an opportunity for alumni to perform with the band during halftime festivities.
  • 12:30 p.m. Alumni Association Tent - Burry Stadium
  • 1 p.m.  Titans vs. Grove City Wolverines Football Kick-off - Memorial Field
  • 1 p.m.  Campus Tour - Departs from the Information Desk - 2nd floor McKelvey Campus Center

Reunion Open House

  • 2 p.m. Class of 1952 - 60th Reunion Open House
  • John and Marie Nicholas Peterson's home, 221 Meadowbrook Drive, New Wilmigton
  • Reunion Receptions and Dinners

  • 4:30 p.m.  55th Class Reunion - Class of 1957 - Witherspoon Lakeview Room, 3rd floor McKelvey Campus Center
  • 6 p.m.  20th Cluster Reunion - Classes of 1991, 1992, 1993 - Oak Tree Country Club, West Middlesex
  •            25th Class Reunion - Class of 1987 - Oak Tree Country Club, West Middlesex
  •            40th Cluster Reunion - Classes of 1971, 1972, 1973 - Park Inn by Radisson, West Middlesex
  •            50th Class Reunion - Class of 1962 - New Castle Country ClubAlumni Jazz Ensemble Concer
  • 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Alumni Jaz Concert- Berlin Student Lounge

Sunday, September 30

  • 9:30 - 11 a.m.  Meditation Walk - Sandy Edmiston Memorial Labyrinth, Field Station
  • 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.   TUB Food Court - 1st floor McKelvey Campus Center
  • 7 p.m.  Vespers Service - Wallace Memorial Chapel           

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