Bulldogs vs. UNC Tarheels Men s Basketball Game 7:30 p.m. Friday, October 27 Dean Smith Center, Chapel Hill, NC Homecoming BARTON COLLEGE October 27-29, 2017
Hhome com ing noun \ˈhōm-ˌkə-miŋ\ the return of a group of people usually on a special occasion to a place formerly frequented or regarded as home; especially: an annual celebration for alumni at a college or university. omecoming2017 Barton College There are so many activities to choose from and special anniversaries to celebrate. Everyone knows Homecoming is the best event of the year. Make your reservations for the weekend now! Be a part of the excitement and energy, and come home to Barton in October!
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The schedule on the Homecoming registration form in the back of this booklet. (For information about acquiring parking and game tickets, see below.) Advance registration required. Friday October 27 10 a.m. Bulldog Superball Golf Tournament Wilson Country Club Note special tee time! Grab your clubs and friends and join other alumni for a fun 18 holes. Proceeds benefit the Bulldog Club. Registration opens at 9 a.m., and there s a light breakfast to enjoy. Space is limited, so register today! Shotgun start at 10 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Golf Wrap-up Wilson Country Club Golfers wrap up the tournament as the winners are announced and prizes awarded. 5:30 p.m. Class of 1967 Get Together Kennedy Family Theatre Members of the Class of 1967 enjoy a meet and greet to kick off their 50th Reunion Weekend! 7 p.m. Phi Mu 50th Anniversary Dinner Hardy Alumni Hall The women of Phi Mu and Sigma Tau Chi gather for an informal dinner prior to the Alumni Social and Greek Challenge Headcount. One guest per sister, cash bar for beer and wine. For reservations, please call the Donor Relations and Special Events Office at 800-422-4699 or 252-399-6383. Advance registration required. 5:30 p.m. Bulldogs Pre-Game Pep Rally and Dinner The Carolina Club, Chapel Hill Don your best Bulldog blue gear and get ready to cheer the team on with a pre-game pep rally and dinner at The Carolina Club. This is a ticketed event, separate from the UNC game. To register for this pre-game event, check the appropriate box UNC Game Parking and Ticket Information: Game tickets available AFTER October 1. Order your game tickets directly from UNC-CH by calling 919-962- 2296 or online at goheels.com/tickets. Questions about game tickets should be directed to UNC. Game day parking information may be obtained by going to move.unc.edu/events. Click on Men s Basketball.
7:30 p.m. Game Time! Barton Bulldogs vs. UNC Tarheels Dean Smith Center, Chapel Hill In the year of the 10th anniversary of our championship, it s perfect we should face off against another champion. The Bulldogs take on the Tarheels in this preseason game for both teams. See previous page for information on the Pre-Game Pep Rally and Dinner to be held before the game. Barton vs. UNC game tickets are available directly from UNC; see parking and ticket information on the previous page. 8:30 p.m. Alumni Social Center Campus With a DJ providing the music, dancing and socializing is in the plan for the evening. 10 p.m. Greek Challenge Headcount Center Campus Delta Zeta won in 2016 with a big turnout. Alpha Sigma Phi had their strongest turnout yet, and almost pulled off the first fraternity win. What happens in 2017? Phi Mu is celebrating their 50th anniversary. Will it mark a major comeback?
Saturday October 8:30 a.m. Hospitality Tent Open Alumni Bell Tower 28 Pick up campus maps and event schedules. The tent will be open until 1 p.m. 9 a.m. Alumni Reunions and Awards Breakfast Tent on East Campus Suites Lawn Join Atlantic Christian and Barton College alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and students as we salute the Reunion classes of 1962 (55th), 1967 (50th), 1972 (45th), 1977 (40th), 1982 (35th), 1987 (30th), 1992 (25th), and 2007 (10th). The Alumni Association will present the 2017 annual awards to the following: Distinguished Alumni Award Russell Rawlings 78, Alumni Achievement Awards Linda Hanna Walling 72 and Leigh Liles Foushee 97, and Outstanding Recent Graduate Award Luke Constanza 14. The Gary W. Hall Employee Service Award will be presented to Summer Brock. 11:15 a.m. Reception for Award Recipients Kennedy Family Theatre Bridgestone Americas Atrium Congratulate this year s alumni award recipients at this light reception before lunch. Noon Phi Mu 50th Anniversary Tea Tent in Willis N. Hackney Library Lot The women of Phi Mu and Sigma Tau Chi will recognize the 50th Anniversary of the founding of their chapter, special anniversaries, memorials, and memories at this special tea. Badge attire, please. Afterward, continue the celebration with tailgating at the Phi Mu tent at 2 p.m. Advance registration required. Class of 1967 50th Reunion Luncheon Hardy Alumni Hall Members of the Class of 1967 celebrate their 50th Reunion with a special gathering. During lunch, check out past editions of the Pine Knot, reminisce about college days, reconnect with classmates and make new memories to cherish.
Noon Class of 1963 Reunion #54 Harper Hall, Sarah Bain Ward Parlor The class of 1963 celebrates their annual reunion events. Join classmates for lunch and fun times as they celebrate their 54th Reunion! It s a great chance to catch up as well as see what s new on campus. Women s Soccer Barton College Athletic Complex The Lady Bulldogs take on the Tornado of King University in the final home game of the season. 12:30 p.m. Alpha Sigma Phi Meeting Hamlin Student Center, Theater Members of Alpha Sigma Phi gather for their annual meeting before Tailgating. 50 s, 50 s, 50 s! Kennedy Family Theatre Bridgestone Americas Atrium Not into the swing of tailgating? Prefer a quieter spot to visit and reminisce with friends? The Kennedy Family Theatre is the perfect spot for you. With its glass front view of Howard Chapel, the Bridgestone Americas Atrium will welcome you with refreshments and a light lunch for a leisurely afternoon.
1 p.m. Lands Seen and Unseen Art Exhibition Barton Art Galleries Lands Seen and Unseen, recent paintings by artist James Stanley, will be on view in the Barton Art Galleries during Homecoming Weekend and through November 21st. Stanley s work is figurative and deals with personal culture and identity. As the Artist-in-Residence for fall 2017, he will be spending his time at Barton College working with students and community members. Stanley received his MFA in painting from Columbia University. His work has been shown widely, including solo and group exhibitions at Freight & Volume Gallery in New York, Kinkead Contemporary in Los Angeles, Andrew Rafacz Gallery in Chicago, Frederic Snitzer Gallery in Miami, and Mark Selwyn Fine Art in Los Angeles. His 2011 exhibition, Let It Burn, was cited by the Huffington Post as one of the Top 10 Painting Shows in the United States. Stanley is an alumnus of the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture and was awarded a Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program fellowship and a fellowship from The Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown, where he now serves as program coordinator. He is a faculty member of The Rhode Island School of Design and Brown University, and lives on Cape Cod.
1 p.m. Alumni Basketball Game Wilson Gymnasium Get a look at the men s basketball team for 2017-2018 as they take on basketball alumni in this Homecoming contest. With the 2007 championship team on campus, this scrimmage will give the team a pre-season challenge! Saturday Afternoon LIVE! The Sam and Marjorie Ragan Writing Center Classes of 1970-1975 get together to reminiscence about those fun days at A.C.C. Share your memories during this fun afternoon. Cool refreshing beverages, spirited and non, will be available. Alumnae Softball Game Jeffries Field, Barton Athletic Complex Grab your glove and head out to the field. All softball alumnae are invited to play. Missing your yearbook? Pine Knots up to 1994 available at Tailgating.
2 p.m. Men s Soccer Barton College Athletic Complex The Bulldogs face off in a conference match-up against the Tornado of King University. Tailgating Lawn in front of Wenger Hall Raise your pop-up tent, grab your friends, and enjoy the social scene tailgating provides. Grills cook up wings, steaks, and more. Get in on the relaxing afternoon of conversation and reconnecting. 3 p.m. Theatre at Barton Presents! Kennedy Family Theatre The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) parodies the plays of Shakespeare with all of them being performed (in comically shortened or merged form) by only three actors. Improvisation plays an important role, and it is normal for the actors to deviate from the script and have spontaneous conversations about the material with each other and the audience. It has become one of the world s most popular shows, and Barton is proud to present this production for Homecoming Weekend.
5 p.m. Athletic Hall of Fame Reception Tent on East Campus Suites Lawn Share your favorite Atlantic Christian and Barton College sports moments, and meet the 2017 inductees. 5:30 p.m. Bulldog Club and Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner Tent on East Campus Suites Lawn The Athletic Hall of Fame will have three additions to the Athletic Hall of Fame for 2017 in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the NCAA Men s Basketball Championship. Those to be inducted are Alejo Barovera, Anthony Atkinson, and Coach Ron Lievense. They will join the 139 members already enshrined. This is a ticketed event. For reservations, please call the Donor Relations and Special Events Office at 800-422-4699 or 252-399-6383. Don t miss the crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen!
8 p.m. Fantasy! Tent in the Willis N. Hackney Library Lot With music to keep you dancing all night long, Fantasy returns with their great mix of musical styles and sounds. 9 p.m. Crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen Tent in the Willis N. Hackney Library Lot Dr. and Mrs. Douglas N. Searcy will crown the 2017 Homecoming King and Queen. Be there to see who takes the crown this year.
Sunday October 29 10 a.m. Service of Worship and Celebration Parish Plaza First Christian Church of Wilson joins Barton for this special Homecoming worship. Led by the Reverend Jamie Eubanks, College Chaplain, and the Reverend Gary Walling, senior minister of the First Christian Church in Wilson, with the assistance of alumni and current students, this celebration of Atlantic Christian and Barton College is a fitting end to your weekend. 2 p.m. Alumni Baseball Game Nixon Field, Barton Athletic Complex If you lettered as a varsity player, you are eligible to play in this terrific game! Batting practice begins at 1 p.m. Game starts at 2 p.m. Bring your glove and get ready to play. If you have special dietary or other needs, please contact the Office of Donor Relations and Special Events at (800) 422-4699 or (252) 399-6383.
Where to stay? Wilson has a number of options for accommodations. We invite you to log on to www.barton.edu/geninfo/ accommodations.htm for a more detailed list. Special Barton College rates have been established at the following properties: Country Inn and Suites 4910 Hayes Place (252) 281-5501 Candlewood Suites 2915 Independence Dr. West (252) 291-9494 Hampton Inn 2806 Wolf Trap Dr. West (252) 243-4040 Fairfield Inn and Suites 4915 Hayes Place (252) 265-5660 Holiday Inn Express 5000 Hayes Place (252) 234-7900 Holiday Inn Express 2308 Montgomery Dr. (252) 246-1588
Homecoming2017 Barton College Barton Bookstore 10% Discount Stop by and see the new Atlantic Christian and Barton College Alumni items in stock. Choose from among hundreds of items to help you share your pride in your alma mater. Shop on Friday, October 27 from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., and Saturday, October 28, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Remember the Pine Knot? View archived yearbooks, issues of The Collegiate, and items from the Discipliana Collection at the link listed below. www.digitalnc.org/collections/yearbooks
The registration form Please help us in our planning by registering in advance. Name Class Year Address Daytime Phone City State Zip Email Address Spouse / Guest Name Class Year Preferred Name(s) on nametag Friday, October 27 Bulldog Club Golf Tournament Team member names: 1) 3) 2) 4) @ $90 per player @ $360 per team $ $ Bulldog Pre-Game Pep Rally and Dinner prior to Barton vs. UNC Basketball Game Advance Reservations Required. Game tickets are separate, see Friday s schedule for ticket information. @ $15 per person $
Class of 1967 Get-Together @ no charge Phi Mu Informal Dinner Celebration (1 guest per sister) @ $20 per person $ Advance Reservations Required Saturday, October 28 Alumni Reunions and Awards Breakfast @ $12 per person @ $6 per child (ages 6-12) $ Phi Mu 50th Anniversary Tea @ $15 per person $ Advance Reservations Required Class of 1967 50th Reunion Luncheon @ $20 per person $ Class of 1963 Reunion #54 @ $18 per person $ Bulldog Club and @ $40 per person / $20 for Hall of Fame members $ Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner @ $20 per child (ages 6-12) Free for children under 6 Free for children under 6 You may charge your registration using Visa or MasterCard. Checks should be made payable to Barton College. Visa/MasterCard # 3-Digit Security Code Exp. Date Name as it appears on the card Additional amount included Now, you can make your Annual Fund gift while registering for Homecoming. Simply include your gift with your registration. $ Mail your Registration Form with payment before October 13, using the enclosed envelope. Questions? Please contact the Office of Donor Relations and Special Events at (800) 422-4699 or (252) 399-6383. Total enclosed $
Homecoming2017 Barton College Office of Donor Relations and Special Events P.O. Box 5000 Wilson, North Carolina 27893-7000 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Wilson, NC Permit No. 207