Event Date(s):
Thursday, September 24, 2009 - 4:00pm to Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 4:00pm
The Alumni Association, President John M. Anderson, and Student Activities Office are pleased and excited to welcome you “home” to Alfred State again this year, to participate in the various activities planned for you. Take a look at the schedule below, mark your calendars, and plan to join us for four days of fun and memories.
*Schedule subject to change. Updates will be posted.
- Thursday, Sept. 24
- Friday, Sept. 25
- Saturday, Sept. 26
- Sunday, Sept. 27
- Registration
- Who will be there?
- Local Accommodations [1]
- View Homecoming/Family Weekend photos. [2]
Thursday, Sept. 24
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4 p.m. | Men's Soccer vs. Broome CC | Pioneer Stadium |
| 8 p.m. | Dodgeball Tournament So, if you thought last year was crazy, you haven’t seen anything yet! This is your opportunity to come out and show us your dodgeball skills. Teams of six can start signing up Monday, Sept. 7 in Orvis Student Activities Center. |
Pioneer Stadium |
Friday, Sept. 25
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 5 - 8 p.m. | Walking tours of campus | Orvis |
| 6 - 8 p.m. | Annual Southern Tier Alumni Reception Meet President John M. Anderson, reconnect with past friends and classmates, make new local contacts, and find out what's new at the College. Pre-registration required |
Lake Lodge |
| 7 - 9 p.m. | Dinner at Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony $15 per person, pre-registration required |
Allegany Room |
| 8 p.m. |
Comedian - Ron G |
Pioneer Lounge |
| 10 p.m. | Madden Tournament You think you got what it takes to be the ultimate Madden champion? Here is your chance to show us what you’ve got! First-come, first-serve - sign-ups will begin at 9:30 pm. |
Pioneer Lounge |
Saturday, Sept. 26
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m. | Historical walking tour of the Village of Alfred & continental breakfast (first 40 participants) The walk is now full - reservations no longer accepted for this event. |
Main Attraction |
| 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Gold Rush Gathering - amusements for all ages | Orvis Gymnasium |
| Noon - 2 p.m. | Alumni Luncheon at the Lake Join your fellow alumni and President Anderson for an upscale luncheon, recognizing the classes of '59, '84, and '99. $10 per person, pre-registration required |
Lake Lodge |
| Noon |
Women's Soccer vs. Niagara CCC | Pioneer Stadium |
| 1 p.m. | Baseball vs. Jamestown CC (DH) | Baseball Field |
| 2:30 p.m. |
Men's Soccer vs. Niagara CCC | Pioneer Stadium |
| 3 p.m. |
Alfred Squares The Alfred State version of TV's "Hollywood Squares", a newly established homecoming tradition, is back for a second year. Come see your most colorful faculty, staff, and greeks compete against each other, testing their knowledge of trivia. This event is family-friendly. Sponsored by Greek Senate. |
Orvis Auditorium |
| 4 - 7 p.m. | Tailgate Party with President Anderson $9 per person/$12 at the door, $4.50 for ages 12 and under/$6 at the door The Alumni Association together with the Homecoming/Family Weekend Committee will host a basket raffle. Tickets may be purchased – 3 tickets for $1 or 30 tickets for $5. Winners will be announced at 6 p.m. and MUST be present to win. Proceeds from the raffle ticket sales will be donated to the Centennial Endowed Scholarship and will directly benefit students at Alfred State. |
Tent near Orvis |
| 7 - 10 p.m. | Football vs. Globe Tech - $2 per person at the door Halftime Centennial Campaign presentation with honorary co-chairs ASC alumnus Erland "Erkie" Kailbourne, '61 and ASC President Emeritus Dr. William D. Rezak |
Pioneer Stadium |
| 11 p.m. - 3 a.m. |
Pioneer Pride Party Did you have fun at the homecoming football game? Well, the fun isn’t over just yet...join the Late Night team as we show our Pioneer pride. Free food and fun door prizes! |
Student Gathering Place |
Sunday, Sept. 27
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Brunch - $5.50 per person/$8.75 at the door |
Central Dining Hall |
| 1 p.m. | Baseball vs. Genesee CC (DH) | Baseball Field |
Registration
At this time, online registration is no longer available. Alumni and families planning to attend this year's events may purchase tickets at the Orvis Activities Center. If you have questions regarding registration, please call Cindy Croston at (607) 587-3931.
Who will be there?
| Name | Class Year | Number Attending |
|---|---|---|
| James Lewis | 1959 | 2 |
| Connie Cole | 1972 | 3 |
| Paul Greenfield | 1959 | 3 |
| Marie (Clark) Poutre | 1959 | 2 |
| Jean Plano Bell | 1959 | 1 |
| George Bell | 1961 | 1 |
| Christopher Keniston | 2011 | 3 |
| Erin Keniston | 2007 | 1 |
| Melvin Wiltse | 1959 | 2 |
| Edward De Rycke | 1959 | 2 |
| Shirley Smith | 1957 | 1 |
| David Smith | 1959 | 1 |
| Debbie Hoak | 5 | |
| Michael Smith | 1977 | 1 |
| John & Joanne Whitehead | 2 | |
| John Grater, Jr. | 1 | |
| Anita Grater | 1 | |
| Steve Tyrell | 1 | |
| Lori Broadbent | 1 | |
| Gail Boorman | 1969 | 1 |
| Theresa & Mark Silipo | 4 | |
| Elena Barbosa | 4 | |
| Bonnie (Smith) Welch | 1980 | 2 |
| Harry & Joyce Wicht | 1961 & 1959 | 2 |
| Glenn & Lynne Kinkade | 1969 | 2 |
| Bonnie Woodring | 1968 | 1 |
| Sherie Connors | 3 | |
| Colleen Argentieri | 1984 | 4 |
| Fran Argentieri | 1982 | 1 |
| Richard Thoma | 2 | |
| Charles Ziegler | 1981 | 6 |
| Joyce Comoli | 2 | |
| Gary Lamitina | 2 | |
| Henry Elich | 2 | |
| Stephen Murphy | 4 | |
| Margaret Davis | 1979 | 2 |
| Raymond Nolan | 1959 | 1 |
| Roseanne Baker | 3 | |
| Carole (Dunbar) Gifford | 1959 | 2 |
| Dennis Conrad | 2 | |
| Jay VanDeluyster | 4 | |
| Neil Laumeyer | 2009 | 1 |
| Sue Lipke | 4 | |
| Brent Geibel | 1991 | 3 |
| Kandi Geibel | 1992 | 1 |
| Paula (Andrews) Aiken | 1984 | 2 |
| Nancy (Cook) Langenegger | 1959 | 2 |
| Peggy Nankivell | 1 | |
| Toby Mansfield | 3 | |
| Ed Hoffman | 2 | |
| Darren Graham | 5 | |
| Sandy Harp | 2 | |
| Paul Posener | 4 | |
| Tammy Conrad | 2 | |
| Sarah Morin | 3 | |
| Judy Strobele | 1959 | 1 |
| Marie Ackley | 3 | |
| Judith Martin | 2 | |
| Susan Saunders | 4 | |
| Diana Swanson | 6 | |
| William Rezak | 2 | |
| Erland & Pauline Kailbourne | 2 | |
| Michelle Mootz | 3 | |
| Liz Sciortino | 1959 | 1 |
| Sherry Quinn | 4 | |
| Deborah Arters | 2 | |
| Robin Fox | 3 | |
| Val Tober | 1999 | 1 |
| Jeff Marshall | 1981 | 3 |
| Chuck & Becky Comer | 4 | |
| David Post | 1983/1985 | 1 |
| Susan (Snyder) Meacham | 1969 | 1 |
| Gary Moore | 1976 | 2 |
| Jay Wilder | 1977 | 2 |
