Lakeland College

Homecoming 2011

Lakeland's extreme makeover is almost complete! Join us at Homecoming Friday and Saturday, October 14 and 15, to celebrate the unveiling of the college's new entrance.

In addition, experience the Lakeland College spirit by attending the Athletic Hall of Fame banquet, the student and alumni Pep Rally, the Classic Car & Motorcycle Show, the dedication of Sesquicentennial Plaza and entrance and the pre-game tailgate and biergarten in the alumni plaza!

The crowning moment of the weekend will be the Alumni Celebration Banquet and Dance on Saturday evening, honoring the classes of 1961, 1971, 1981, 1986, 1991, 2001 and 2006. Alumni achievement awards will also be presented.

Enjoy the excitement of all the special events we have in store for you. Be a part of it!

HOMECOMING SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2011

• 11:00 a.m.-5 p.m. Registration. Old Main Hall, first floor.
• 11:30 a.m. Class of 1961 Reunion Luncheon and Emeritus Club Induction. Emeritus Club members'alumni who have graduated before 1961'are invited to the luncheon. Reservations required. Laun Center, David & Valerie Black Room, 209.
• 2:00 p.m. Class of 1961 and Emeritus Club Campus Tour. The tour will be conducted by a campus ambassador. Leaving Laun Center, second floor rotunda.
• 3-3:30 p.m. Charitable Gift Annuities - Creative Makeovers to Fit Your Personal Circumstances. Presentation by Greg Monson, financial advisor for Edward Jones and Stuart Merritt, director of major gifts and planned giving for Lakeland College.
• 4:00-5:15 p.m. President's Champagne Reception for Reunion Classes. President's House.
• 5:30 p.m. Hall of Fame Reception & Banquet. David Pierce `70, Ann (Harteau) Bitter '93 and Stacey Warnke '97 will be inducted into the Lakeland College Athletic Hall of Fame. The 1968-69 men's basketball and the 1993-94 softball teams will be recognized for their championship seasons. Please contact Karen Westley at 920-565-1512 or westleykm@lakeland.edu for reservations. Laun Center, David & Valerie Black Room, 209.
• 8:00 p.m. Homecoming Pep Rally & Bonfire. Relive your pep rally days. Participate as part of a student organization or create your own group. Contact Lisa Vihos at 920-565-1295 or vihoslb@lakeland.edu for additional details. Wehr Center.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2011

• 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Registration. Old Main Hall, first floor.
• 9:15-9:45 a.m. Charitable Gift Annuities - Creative Makeovers to Fit Your Personal Circumstances. Presentation by Greg Monson, financial advisor for Edward Jones and Stuart Merritt, director of major gifts and planned giving for Lakeland College.
• 9:30-10:45 a.m. Alumni Men's Basketball Game. Please contact Coach Aaron Aanonsen at 920-565-1445 or aanonsenaa@lakeland.edu for registration and details. Woltzen Gymnasium.
• 9:30 a.m. Classic Car & Motorcycle Show*. Show off your prized wheels. All alumni and friends are welcome to participate. Please contact Charmaine Jankowski at 920-565-1404 or jankowskicm@lakeland.edu for entry details. *Weather permitting. Parking Lot I.
• 10:00 a.m. Sesquicentennial Plaza Dedication. Kickoff the festivities with Chaplain Kelly Stone and the Lakeland Singers as we celebrate the opening of Lakeland College's Sesquicentennial Plaza and new front entrance. Sesquicentennial Plaza, Old Main Hall.
• 10:00 a.m. Alumni Men's Soccer Game. Please contact Coach Tony Pierce at 920-565-1244 or pierceal@lakeland.edu for registration and details. Soccer fields.
• 10:00 a.m. Alumni Baseball Game. Please contact Coach Michael Bachar at 920-565-1411 or bacharma@lakeland.edu for registration and details. Baseball diamond.
• 10:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Alumni Women's Basketball Game. Please contact Coach Lindsay Vande Hoef at 920-565-1564 or vandehoeflk@lakeland.edu for registration and details. Woltzen Gymnasium.
• 10:30 a.m. Alumni and Student Band Rehearsal. Please contact Russell Pettitt, director of bands, at 920-565-1505 or pettittr@lakeland.edu for registration and details. Verhulst.
• 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Homecoming Tailgate. Enjoy lunch, performances by the Lakeland College band, cheerleaders, dance team, and a jumping house for the kids. $5 per person. Advance registration encouraged. Homecoming Celebration Tent, Old Main Hall.
• 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Homecoming Biergarten. New for 2011! Gather with friends on the Alumni Plaza and have a beverage. Cash bar serving beer and wine. Alumni Plaza.
• 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Alumni Volleyball Reception. Families welcome. Please contact Coach Jon Staabs at 920-565-1232 or jstaabs@gmail.com for registration and details. Multi-Purpose Room, Wehr Center.
• 11:30 a.m. Alumni Women's Soccer Game. Please contact Coach Tony Pierce at 920-565-1244 or pierceal@lakeland.edu for registration and details. Soccer fields.
• 1:00 p.m. Football Game. Lakeland College vs. Wisconsin Lutheran College. Taylor Field.
• 4:00 p.m. Alumni Celebration Reception. Hors d'oeuvres and cash bar. Younger Family Campus Center, Bossard Hall.
• 5:00 p.m. Alumni Celebration Banquet & Dance. Dinner and program recognizing reunion classes and alumni achievements. Continue the festivities with live music at the Homecoming Dance following the Alumni Celebration Banquet. Reservations required for the banquet. Younger Family Campus Center, Bossard Hall.

All event times and locations are subject to change. Please see the official schedule of events posted in Old Main Hall at Registration.