Return to campus September 27-30 for Homecoming 2012

Homecoming 2012 will be here soon. Make plans today to attend the festivities from September 27 – 30. See link below to register online! Remember that there is a $25 late fee for registration after September 14.

New this year are the Tusculum “home” movies of the campus that will be shown at the President Andrew Johnson Museum and Library on Friday, a tailgate for a soccer match on Saturday and the alumni dinner and party on Saturday at the General Morgan Inn, which gives alumni the flexibility to just come enjoy music and dancing on the hotel’s terrace if they so wish. Please note that the time has been changed for the soccer tailgate to 6 p.m. from the 5 p.m. that has been previously promoted.

There will also be a change in the Alumni Award Dinner on Friday evening.  The Sports Hall of Fame inductions will be made during the dinner and the alumni awards, which have been previously a part of the annual Alumni Association meeting, will be presented.

Please note that registration will be in the Niswonger Living Room on Thursday and Friday and in the hallway outside the Pioneer Perk on Saturday.

Online Registration
Register for Homecoming 2012 at https://www.tusculum.edu/alumni/hc12.php

Below is the complete schedule of events, as well as contact information for local hotels.

 

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Chili Cook-Off:  11:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Come enjoy and taste the chili recipes prepared by various departments and offices on campus and vote for the best tasting and the best showmanship.  The Chili Cook-off will be held in the Pioneer Perk in the Niswonger Commons.

 

Alumni Dinner:  6 – 8 p.m.

The Whistle Stop of Afton Restaurant (Dutch treat)

Join fellow alumni at The Whistle Stop of Afton restaurant for a Dutch treat dinner with fellow alumni. Brown bag your favorite drink.  The Whistle Stop of Afton is located at, 435 Afton Road, Afton, TN  37616, only minutes from the College.

 

1960’s Alumni Party:  6:00 p.m.

At the home of Ann “Butch” Van Buskirk ’61.  If you need address and directions, please contact the Alumni Office at 423.636.7303.

 

Friday, September 28, 2012

 

Bright Zoo with lunch:  9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Located in Limestone, TN, it is home to many rare species.  Limited transportation will be provided.  To learn more, visit www.brightszoo.com. Cost: $25 (lunch included).

 

President Andrew Johnson Museum Exhibit: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Come for a special showing of Tusculum College “home movies”.  The movies will range from a recently discovered and transferred 1935 film of campus views, football games, dedications and campus events from the 2000s.  Yearbooks and student newspapers from the 1960s will be available for perusal.  “Scholars then Soldiers: Tusculum College and the American Civil War” exhibit will be on display.  Home movies will be shown in the classroom on the first floor.

 

Lunch with Students:  11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Enjoy a picnic lunch on the terrace of the Thomas J. Garland Library with the opportunity to meet our students. Cost: $10.

 

Homecoming Golf Tournament: 12 p.m. Registration, 1:30 p.m. Shotgun start

Enjoy some friendly competition on the Link Hills Golf Course. Scramble format will be used with handicap system applied for a net division and a gross division. First place will be awarded for each division. Outing will include a lunch, beverages and goody bags. Alumni, spouses, faculty, staff, and friends are invited to participate. Cost: $50 (lunch included).

 

All Alumni Award Dinner:  6:30 – 10 p.m.

Top off the day with dinner at General Morgan Inn, as well as honor the newest alumni award honorees.  Inductions will be made to the Tusculum College Sports Hall of Fame. Alumni awards will also be presented. These awards have been previously a part of the annual Alumni Association meeting. A reception will begin with a cash bar at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7:00 p.m.  A cash bar available throughout the evening. Cost: $40.

 

Volleyball Match 7 p.m.

Come cheer on the Pioneer Volleyball team as it takes on Newberry College in the Pioneer Arena.

 

Saturday, September 29, 2012

 

Memorial Service:  9:15 a.m.

Join family members and other friends in the lobby of the Thomas J. Garland Library as we remember alumni who have passed away since Homecoming 2011.

 

Alumni Association Meeting:  10 a.m.

Learn the latest about the alumni association and hear an update about the College in the lobby of the Thomas J. Garland Library.

 

Homecoming Parade:  11:30 a.m.

Watch the 9th Annual Homecoming Parade along the route between the Charles Oliver Gray Complex and Pioneer Park.  The Golden Pioneers will serve as the Grand Marshals.  Want to participate?  Call 423-636-7303.

 

Football Tailgate Party:  12 p.m.

Enjoy a Tusculum College Pioneer Tailgate Party at Pioneer Park (the baseball stadium). Cost: $15  Class photos will also be taken during the Tailgate Party. Cost per photo: $8.

 

Volleyball Match 12 p.m.

Enjoy watching the Pioneers as they take on Anderson University in the Pioneer Arena.

 

Football Game:  2 p.m.

Cheer on the Pioneers as they take on Brevard College at Pioneer Field.  At halftime, enjoy the presentation of the Homecoming Court.  Game tickets can be purchased the day of the game.

 

Soccer Tailgate Party:  6 p.m.

Before you head over to the Men’s Soccer Game come and enjoy a Tusculum College Pioneer Tailgate Party in the President’s Box at Pioneer Field. Cost: $15.

 

Men’s Soccer Game:  7 p.m.

Cheer on the Pioneers as they take on Bethel University at Pioneer Field.

 

Alumni Dinner and Party:

Dinner:  7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Join us for a casual outside dinner on the terrace at the General Morgan Inn, featuring grilled fare and an ice cream sundae bar.  A cash bar will be available throughout the evening. Cost:$25.

 

Party:  8 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Come join fellow classmates for a casual party outside on the terrace at the General Morgan Inn.  The band Johnson City Hit Men will be returning this year for an encore to last year’s performance.   A cash bar will be available throughout the evening. Cover fee: $5.

 

Sunday, September 30, 2011

 

Alumni Farewell Breakfast:  9 a.m.

Enjoy breakfast on the terrace of the Thomas J. Garland Library as Homecoming nears an end. Cost: $10.

 

Homecoming Chapel Service: 9:45 a.m.

Join the Tusculum College for an on campus worship service in the lobby of the Thomas J. Garland Library.

 

Please note: No refunds will be given after September 14. After September 14 a $25 late fee will be charged for registration.

 

 

Registration  and Hospitality Suite

Living Room inside the main entrance of the Niswonger Commons

2 – 5 p.m. Thursday, September 27

8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday, September 28

8 – 10 a.m. Saturday, September 29

 

Tusculum College Bookstore

Niswonger Commons

8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thursday, September 27

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday, September 28

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, September 29

 

Campus Tours

Living Room, Niswonger Commons

3 – 5 p.m. Thursday, September 27

10 a.m.  – 2 p.m. Friday, September 28

 

President Andrew Johnson

Museum and Library

9 a.m.  –  5 p.m. Thursday, September 27

9 a.m. –  6 p.m. Friday, September 28

 

Hotels in Greeneville:

Comfort Inn

1790 East Andrew Johnson Hwy. (33745)

(423) 639-4185

 

Days Inn

935 East Andrew Johnson Hwy. (37745)

(423) 639-2156

 

General Morgan Inn

111 North Main St. (33743)

(423) 787-1000

 

Hampton Inn

3130 East Andrew Johnson Hwy. (37745)

(423) 638-3735