Homecoming Weekend 2018 July 13-15 Homecoming Weekend 2017 July 14th - July 16th
Thursday, July 12 2018 Homecoming Schedule 7:30 8:00 PM Upper School Retreat Parade The Oval, South of Memorial Chapel The Golden Anniversary Class of 1968 is invited to the reviewing line. No chairs are provided, but you may bring folding chairs. Guests may stand or sit on the north side of the field. 8:15 PM Woodcraft Camp Retreat Parade Woodcraft Camp Friday, July 13 Breakfast Available 7:00 AM 8:30 AM Lay Dining Center 7:30 AM 9:15 AM Orthwein Family Dining Hall All alumni and parents attending the weekend may eat meals in either dining hall. 8:30 AM Noon UC Regular Daily Class schedule 9:45 AM Noon WC All parents and alumni/ae are welcome to visit Woodcraft Camp 1:45 PM 3:25 PM and Upper School Classes. Some activities are restricted due to space, but visitors are encouraged to attend/observe the offerings of their choice. 5
9:00 AM 6:00 PM Homecoming Registration White-DeVries Rowing Center All alumni and parents coming for the weekend must register. You will receive homecoming packets, schedule addendums, purchase event tickets, and other information. Walk-ins are welcome. Ample parking on site and shuttles will be available. 11:00 AM 4:00 PM Culver Alumni Rings Campus Store, Lower level Lay Dining Center A representative from Balfour will be available to take ring orders for Alumni or clean your Culver ring. 11:00 AM 1:30 PM Lunch Available Lay Dining Center and Orthwein Family Dining Center All alumni and parents attending the weekend may eat meals in either dining hall. 12:15 PM Jewish Services, Naval Building Islamic Services, White-DeVries RowingCenter 12:30 PM Woodcraft Camp Music Concert Featuring the Woodcraft Band and Choir, Woodcraft Amphitheatre 1:45 PM Woodcraft Camp Nature Pavilion Open House The Nature Pavilion honors the memory of Tom Mullins W 77 and was made possible by a gift from his family. There will be a brief ceremony to celebrate this new facility. 4:00 PM Dusk Academies Golf Course Open Play Culver alumni and parents are welcome to play free of charge. Recently renovated to its original design, this 9-hole course is guaranteed to challenge players of all levels. Tour the newly dedicated two story Golf House while there. *Personal clubs required*. Pull carts available free of charge. Walking course only; smoking and alcoholic beverages are NOT permitted. 4:00 PM Re-Commissioning of the R.H. Ledbetter Naval Building, Lakeside Dinner Available 5:00 7:00 PM Lay Dining Center 4:30 6:30 PM Orthwein Family Dining Hall All alumni and parents attending the weekend may eat meals in either dining hall. 6
5:45 PM R.H. Ledbetter Cruise Class of 1968 and Old Guard Guests should assemble on the Naval Pier In the event of inclement weather the ride will be canceled. 6:30 8:30 PM Class of 1968 and Old Guard Classes Lakeside Reception and Dinner Sponsored by the Culver Summer Schools Alumni Association. White-DeVries Rowing Center Share memories past with fellow alumni and enjoy a glimpse of current and future Culver with Summer Camp directors and your CSSAA Board. Attire: Summer Casual 7:45 PM Movie at Eppley Auditorium Paddington 2 (Rated PG, 104 minutes) Saturday, July 14 7:00 AM 9:00 AM Breakfast Available Lay Dining Center or Orthwein Family Dining Center All alumni and parents attending the weekend may eat meals in either dining hall. 8:00 AM Dusk Academies Golf Course Open Play Culver Alumni are invited to test their skills on the Academies Golf Course. Walking course only *Personal Clubs Required* Smoking or alcoholic beverages are NOT permitted. Join us at 4PM Friday as Culver Celebrates the Recommissioning of the R.H. Ledbetter. This event also honors the memory of the late Bob Ledbetter Sr. N 51 CMA 54, shown here with his wife, Betty, at the 1984 christening of the vessel that bears his name. 7
8:00 AM 9:00 AM Friends of Bill W. Great Hall Conference Room Friends of Bill W. are welcome to gather in the Great Hall Conference Room. 9:00 AM 4:00 PM Homecoming Registration White-DeVries Rowing Center All alumni and parents coming for the weekend must register. You will receive Homecoming packets, schedule addenda, purchase event tickets, and other information. Walk-ins are welcome. Ample parking on site and shuttles will be available. 9:00 AM 5:00 PM Vaughn Equestrian Center open for visitors 9:00 AM 11:00 AM Trap and Skeet Shooting Outdoor Range Directions to the range are available at registration. 10:00 AM Drum and Bugle Corps 100th Anniversary gathering Woodcraft Camp Penske Center All interested alumni, parents, and staff are invited to attend this planning session for the Summer 2019 celebration of the D&B s 100th anniversary 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Culver and the Great War Campus Tour Tour starts at Roberts Hall of Science, Roberts Auditorium This interactive program, presented by Academies Senior Instructor of Humanities, Gary Christlieb, recognizes the loyalty and dedication of Summer School and Academies alumni who offered their lives and fortunes in defense of liberty and civilization. This event is sponsored by Culver s Antiquarian and Historical Society. In case of inclement weather, the program will be held in the Roberts Auditorium. 11:00 AM Musical program featuring the Naval Band, Concert Band and Jazz Band Naval Building, Lakeside Per tradition, interested alumni will be invited to join the Concert Band for the final two pieces. In case of inclement weather: Multi-Purpose Building Noon 1:30 PM Naval Band, Band Alumni and Parents Picnic Naval Building, Lakeside Naval Band alumni, their guests, bandsmen, and their parents, are invited to this special gathering. $15.00. In case of inclement weather: Multi-Purpose Building 8
11:00 AM 1:30 PM Lunch Available Lay Dining Center and Orthwein Family Dining Center All alumni and parents attending the weekend may eat meals in either dining hall. Noon 5:00 PM Noon 5:00 PM Upper School and Woodcraft Camp permit times (D&B returns at 4:30) Campers may leave campus with adults authorized on their pre-camp permit authorization cards. Parents are encouraged to take their children on permit. Friends of your child who have proper authorization may be signed out as well. Permit signouts are conducted at each unit s headquarters. Campers must be in full dress uniform for sign-out and sign-in. We encourage healthy meals and water while on permit. Open Ice Skating Henderson Ice Arena Beat the heat with open skating in the Al Clark Ice Rink. Skates and helmets are available. 1:00 PM Ships of the Line History Presentation Roberts Hall of Science, Roberts Auditorium Take a virtual tour (in photos, videos, and info) of the remarkable legacy of Culver s naval fleet.from life-saving cutters, to the Rodman, the Yarnell, and of course the legendary O.W. Fowler and R.H. Ledbetter, among others. Presented by Culver Academies Museum ArchivesManager Jeff Kenney. 1:00 5:00 PM Crisp Visual Arts Center Open House The Crisp Visual Arts Center is pleased to present two special offerings this summer. First, The Art of Contemporary Native Americans: The Prairie Edge Collection is a wonderful gathering of artwork by traditional artists who maintain the visual vernacular of the tribes dwelling in the Northern Great Plains region. The second offering is Finding Roman Golla, the rediscovery of one self-taught Polish immigrant to Chicago, who reimagined himself an artist in his 47 th year. His imaginative use of color and simplified line and composition structure place him within the genre of Outsider Art. 1:30 PM Report to the Naval Building to join a team for the Alumni Communications Relay/Great Race. Race Starts Promptly at 2:00 PM! Naval Building Tent Alumni, relive the excitement of the Communications Relay and Great Race! Whether you choose to compete or cheer, this is your chance to be a part of our Alumni version of this exciting event. 9
1:30 PM 4:30 PM Recreational Sailing Naval Building Guests may spend their afternoon sailing one of the boats of the Summer Naval School fleet. Register in the lobby of the Naval Building. 3:00 PM Documentary Screening - Triton: America s Deep Secret Roberts Hall of Science, Roberts Auditorium Kevin Finch, Naval Band 1975, presents the Midwest premiere of his film chronicling the travels the only known submarine to circumnavigate the earth while submerged the entire time. Introduction and Q&A led by the documentary s producer and director, Mr. Finch, who is a professorof journalism and mass communications at Washington and Lee University. 4:00 PM Rough Riding Exhibition Vaughn Equestrian Center Riding Hall, East Arena 4:00 5:00 PM Carillon Recital & Tour Memorial Chapel Lawn Enjoy the beautiful music of award winning carillonneur John Gouwens. 4:00 PM; 5:00 PM Lake Maxinkuckee Tour aboard the R. H. Ledbetter. Assemble on the Naval Pier-Weather permitting There is limited space, so the crew will accommodate guests on a first-come, first-serve basis. NOTE: Event subject to change. 5:00 PM Class of 1968 Class Photo Memorial Chapel Steps Rain location: Fleet Gymnasium 10
Dinner Available 5:00 7:00 PM Lay Dining Center 4:30 6:00 PM Orthwein Family Dining Center All alumni and parents attending the weekend may eat meals in either dining hall. 5:15 6:45 PM Homecoming and Parents Celebration Dinner Naval Building Lakeside Join alumni, parents and friends for an alfresco celebration lakeside prior to making you way to parade at 7pm. A seasonal buffet will be served with soft drinks. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged and appreciated! This will also be our site for the Post- Parade Rendezvous. (Attire is casual) $20.00 adults, 5-10 years $10.00, under 4 free. Rain location Multi-Purpose Building. 6:00 7:00 PM Upper School Honor Organizations Performances James A. Henderson Parade Field Enjoy the performances of the Upper School honor organizations, from the Girls School, Horsemanship School, Naval Band, and the Naval School. All alumni, parents, and families are invited 7:00 PM Garrison Parade James A. Henderson Parade Field View the most powerful scene of Culver Summer Schools & Camps, with more than 1,300 campers from 40 states and 38 countries. Highlights include the Naval Band and Woodcraft Drum and Bugle Corps. marching and playing in a combined unit maneuver, the retiring of the colors, and an up close look at all of the units as they Pass in Review. Alumni assemble for Pass-in- Review on the east side of the parade field under the direction of a special guest Alumni Battalion leader. 8:00 PM 9:15 PM Post Parade Rendezvous Naval Building Lakeside Alumni (ages 21 +) and parents are invited to relax post-parade with other alumni, parents, and friends. Beer, wine, hors d oeuvres, and music. CASH BAR; Guests should expect to be asked for their ID. Weather Permitting 11
9:30 PM Woodcraft Council Fire James A. Henderson Parade Field Campers from the Indian Dance classes participate in this weekly event. Each production tells a different story created by the Indian Lore staff. Each Council fire is a unique production that tells a story, and all productions are approved by Culver s Native American consultant. In case of inclement weather, Council Fire is canceled. Sunday, July 15 8:00 AM Dusk Academies Golf Course Open Play Culver alumni and parents are welcome to play free of charge. *Personal clubs required*. Pull carts available free of charge. Walking course only; smoking and alcoholic beverages are NOT permitted. 7:00 AM 8:30 AM Continental Breakfast Lay Dining Center All alumni, parents, and guests are welcome. 7:30 AM 9:15 AM Breakfast Available Orthwein Family Dining Hall All alumni, parents, and guests are welcome. 9:00 AM 12:30 PM Sunday Brunch Lay Dining Center All alumni, parents, and guests are welcome. 9:00 AM Woodcraft Camp Constructive Meditation Penske Center 9:00 AM Roman Catholic Mass Eppley Auditorium 10:30 AM Upper School Constructive Meditation 3 Offerings: Guided Meditation - Fitness Center Lounge. Tai Chi Blue Track, Steinbrenner Fitness Center Yoga Fitness Center 10:30 AM Non Denominational Protestant Chapel Eppley Auditorium Noon 4:00 PM Summer Carnival Woodcraft Camp Lawn east of Cardinal Creek All campers, parents, alumni and families are invited to enjoy 12
the festivities at the Culver Summer Carnival! We ll have plenty of fun for all with games, activities and food offerings. Weather permitting Noon 7:00 PM Noon 6:00 PM Upper School and Woodcraft Camp Permit Time Campers may leave campus with adults authorized on their pre-camp permit authorization cards. Parents are encouraged to take their children on permit. Friends of your child who have proper authorization may be signed out as well. Permit sign-outs are conducted at each unit s headquarters. Campers must be in full dress uniform for sign-out and sign-in. Open Ice Skating Henderson Ice Arena Beat the heat with open skating in the Al Clark Ice Rink. Skates and helmets are available. 1:00 5:00 PM Crisp Visual Arts Center Open House The Crisp Visual Arts Center is pleased to present two special offerings. The Art of Contemporary Native Americans: The Prairie Edge Collection is a wonderful gathering of artwork by traditional artists who maintain the visual vernacular of the tribes dwelling in the Northern Great Plains region. The second offering is Finding Roman Golla, the rediscovery of one self-taught Polish immigrant to Chicago, who reimagined himself an artist in his 47 th year. His imaginative use of color and simplified line and composition structure place him within the genre of Outsider Art. 1:30 4:30 PM Recreational Sailing Naval Building Guests may spend their afternoon sailing one of the boats of the Summer Naval School fleet. Register in the lobby of the Naval Building. 1:30 PM Banks-Blackwell Summer Regatta Naval Building For alumni and current Upper Schools students. Call Joe Hanko for more information at 842-8266. 1:45 PM Movie at Eppley Auditorium Forever My Girl (rated PG, 104 minutes) 2:30 PM Lake Maxinkuckee Tour aboard the R.H. Ledbetter Assemble on the Naval Pier - Weather permitting There is limited space, so the crew will accommodate guests on a first-come, first-serve basis. NOTE: Event subject to change. 13
Celebrating For more than 75 years, the jewel of the Culver Naval fleet has sailed the waters of Lake Maxinkuckee and hosted the sounds of the Culver Naval Band during the beloved Moonlight Serenade each July. The R.H. Ledbetter, the largest three-masted schooner on inland waters in the U.S., began life originally named for U.S. Navy Commander O. W. Fowler, an Annapolis graduate and war veteran who taught at Culver and headed the Naval School for several years. In 1941, Culver boat builder Bud Craft oversaw construction and the debut launch of the 54-foot long O.W. Fowler boat. Two years later, Col. Edward Payson, class of '22 and Culver Band Director, initiated one of the great traditions of the summer season with the debut of the Moonlight Serenade. The Fowler, decorated with strands of lights, banners, and flags, hosted the Naval Band as the ship cruised along the lake's shores. Cottagers greeted it with decorated docks or followed in their own boats, and thousands gathered along the shoreline to hear what became a statewide sensation, even listed for several years on Indiana tourism maps. In 1965, the Summer School for Girls became an integral part of the Culver program, and the following year an all-female crew sailed the Fowler for the first time. By 1983, it was clear that the Fowler's wood hull was no longer serviceable. To the rescue came the family of Robert H. Ledbetter, a Naval School graduate of 1951 and CMA in '54. In July 1984, the Ledbetter 14
the R. H. Ledbetter family christened the queen of the Culver fleet, her hull now made of steel and her speed now enhanced by a new Cummins engine. The ship made headlines again in 2002 when, in celebration of the Naval School's centennial, she sailed up the coast from Palm Beach, Florida, to Washington, D. C. In more recent years, the Moonlight Serenade has been supported by the Smitson family in memory of the late Ann M. Smitson. In 2017, the Ledbetter's hull was once again in need of an overhaul, and, once again, its namesake family supported rehabilitation of the ship in time for more summer adventures this year, as a storied Culver tradition continues. 15
Shuttles As a courtesy, and for the safety of our visiting guests, the alumni office is offering a shuttle service Friday (9:00 am to 9:00 pm) and Saturday (10:00 am to 11:00 pm) on campus. Parking Limited parking is available on campus. Please respect yellow-, red-, or blue-colored curbs and areas designated for no parking. Please use available parking lots. Overflow parking available at the Culver Motels and on the field north of the Memorial Chapel, using the main entrance east of Academy Road on State Road 10. Campus Security will assist during major functions. RV Parking Alumni, parents, or friends that plan to park their RV during the Homecoming Weekend need to check in with the Facilities Department, located right off Academy Road behind the Uniform Department. There is limited parking available at the new RV parking area west of Wilkins Field. Local Establishments Restaurants/Bars Boardwalk Bar & Grill...3000 E. Shore Dr....574-842-3375 Bourbon Street Pizza...614 E. Shore Dr....574-842-3333 Café Max....113 S. Main St....574-842-2511 Culver Coffee Company...634 E. Lake Shore Dr.....574-842-6326 Lakehouse Grille...620 E. Lake Shore Dr....574-842-2234 Lucrezia Trattoria...117 S. Main St....574-842-3220 Osborn s Subway...700 Lake Shore Dr....574-842-2347 Original Root Beer Stand...824 E Lake Shore Dr....574-842-2122 PaPa s Restaurant...824 E Lake Shore Dr....574-842-3331 Vongarde Brewhouse...503 S. Ohio St....574-842-3220 Entertainment Culver Marina (boat rentals)...3000 E. Shore Dr....574-842-3375 RideOn Bike Rentals...103 E. Lake Shore Dr....574-842-4788 Retail Stores on Main Street 18
Auxiliary Services The Shack, Lay Student Center: Campus Store: Friday 3:00 pm 9:30 pm Friday 7:30 am 7:00 pm Saturday Noon 10:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am 5:00 pm Sunday Noon 7:30 pm Sunday 12:00 am 5:00 pm Uniform Department: Culver Museum, 102 S. Main St.: Friday 7:30 am 4:30 pm Friday 10:00 am 4:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am 4:30 pm Saturday 10:00 am 4:00 pm Sunday Noon 5:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am 3:00 pm Huffington Library Eagle Outpost (Woodcraft Store) Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm Friday Noon - 4:00 pm Saturday Noon - 4:00 pm Saturday Noon - 4:00 pm Sunday Noon - 4:00 pm Sunday Noon - 4:00 pm Fitness Center Patrons and guests are welcome to visit the Siegfried Fitness Center. The fitness center is located on the lower level of the Steinbrenner Recreations Center. Use of the Siegfried Fitness Center is extended to our guests for this special weekend. Please check in at the front desk and sign a release form. Homecoming Weekend hours are as follows: Friday 6:00 am 7:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am 3:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm 3:00 pm Uniform Stop by the Uniform Department this weekend to check out the available apparel! General Notes For further information about Culver Academies, please call (800) 5CULVER, or email admissions@culver.org. An ATM is located in the H. Ward Lay III 84 student center lobby. 19
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