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Alumni Weekend - April 4-6, 2008
Class of  1948 60th Reunion

Click here to register: Online Registration

Click here to see who has registered: Who's Coming List

Class of 1948 60th Reunion Schedule:
Friday, April 4
12:30 pm 1948 Class Reunion - 60th!
President Powell's Home
Enjoy a lunch with President Powell and his wife, Joyce, at their home and with some of your L-R classmates. $10 per person 
Registration packets for those who've paid in advance for Fridays' events will be available in the Cromer Center Lobby beginning at 11 a.m. 
2:00 pm  Campus Tours
Begins at the Alumni House
Students will give tours of campus buildings, including the McCrorie Center, the Living Learning Center, the Mauney-Shaeffer Building, and show you the changes taking place for our Greek Village, and the plans for Fritz-Conrad's facelift. 
Saturday, April 5

Registration packets for those who've paid in advance will be available in the Cromer Center Lobby beginning at 8 a.m.

8:30 - 10 am Golden Bears Breakfast
Cromer Center Lobby
All L-R Alumni from the classes of 1958 and earlier are invited to the 12th annual gathering of the Golden Bears hosted by L-R President Dr. Wayne Powell in the "original" Dining Hall. The class of 1958 will be honored guests as you receive your Golden Bear Pins. $10 per person (Class of 1958 guests of the Alumni Association)
Registration packets for those who've paid in advance for Fridays' events will be available in the Cromer Center Lobby beginning at 10 a.m.
10:30 am Alumni Association Awards Ceremony - Belk Centrum
Belk Centrum
The L-R Alumni Association invites all alumni to the Annual Alumni Awards Ceremony.  Your class will be recognized and the class gift will be announced. 
11:30 am Alumni Weekend Luncheon - Cromer Center Dining Hall
Enjoy a buffet luncheon and visit with classmates, friends and faculty. Reserved seating for the Class of 1948, Class of 1958, and the Class of 1968. $10 per person
1:30 pm Band Room Dedication
Mauney Music Building
The President of Lenoir-Rhyne invites you to join us as we celebrate the dedication of The Doug and Pat Saunders Band Room. Given in honor and recognition of their many years of loyal support and encouragement for the Lenoir-Rhyne Music Program. The Sanders Band Room is located just off the lobby. Please respond to Diane Arbour at (828) 328-7171 or diane.arbour@lrc.edu by April 1. 
1:30 pm Campus Tours
Begins at the Alumni House
Students will give tours of campus buildings, including the McCrorie Center, the Living Learning Center, the Mauney-Shaeffer Building, and show you the changes taking place for our Greek Village, and the plans for Fritz-Conrad's facelift. 
2:30 pm Tailgating Before the Spring Game
Moretz Stadium Parking Lot
Join some of L-R's student groups for pre-game goodies and fun with Greek and social fraternities and sororities, and L-R's multi-generational families that have attended the College.
3:00 pm Spring Football Game
Moretz Stadium
A football game in the spring? You aren't seeing things, join the L-R men as they play what has become their traditional spring scrimmage game. No Charge
5:00 pm

Post-Game BBQ
Sponsored by Piedmont Educational Foundation (PEF), join us for a bear-sized BBQ complete with great food and fellowship.
$12 per person for adults, $6 per child (12 and under).
  RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED!

Sunday, April 6
11:00 am Alumni Weekend Worship Service -
 St.  Andrews Lutheran Church
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Join us for a special worship service across the street for those who hold L-R near and dear to their hearts.

Downtime to drive to Boone or Blowing Rock, shop in 
Hickory, or visit with friends or on campus some more!

7:00 pm Concert Series Finale
P.E. Monroe Auditorium
End your weekend with the lively music of the St. Louis Brass Quintet, America's longest standing brass quintets. No charge.

Reunion Planning Committee

Suzanne T Jackson
Director of Alumni Relations

Eddie Wesson
L-R College Executive Chef

Mrs. Joyce Powell
L-R College President Wife 

 

  • The Courtyard by Marriott has been designated as the official hotel for the Class of 1948.  To make your reservations, call the Courtyard by Marriott at 828-267-2100. Be sure to tell them you are a member of a Lenoir-Rhyne College Class Reunion to get a discounted rate.

Contact Suzanne Jackson, Director of Alumni Programs, if you have any questions or concerns. 800.361.2704 / 828.328.7080 / suzanne.jackson@lrc.edu     

2008 Alumni Association Awards

Clarence L. Pugh Sr. Distinguished Alumnus Awards 
 Michael Olson '65
 Rick Humphrey '90

Young Rising Star Award
Michael Arning '97

Opal Moretz Alumni Service Awards
Jacob "Mickey" McGee '41, Service to Community
The Rev. Dr. Robert Allen '62, Service to the College
Frances Goins '53, Service to the Alumni Association

updated 3/10/08

 
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