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Old Guard: May 14 -16, 2008

Thanks to all who attended.

The staff enjoyed seeing familiar faces again and meeting the new members of Old Guard. We hope you return to campus soon.

2008 EVENT PHOTOS

-- Schedule of Events --
All events were held at The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center unless otherwise noted

Wednesday, May 14

• 10:30 a.m.
  Optional
  Golf at the Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech
  (Additional Fee)
• 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
  - Registration and Information, Ballroom Foyer
  - Hospitality Suite, Alumni Foyer
• 6:00 p.m.
  - Special Anniversary Class Reception with Host Bar
  - Classes of ’38, ’43, ’48 and ’53
  Old Guard President June Hardy invites classmates and guests to share in the celebration of the 55th, 60th, 65th and 70th anniversaries for their classes.
• 7:00 p.m.
  Special Anniversary Class Dinners
  After the reception, we will gather as classes for intimate dinners with classmates and to hear from our special guest speakers.

Classes of '38, '43, '48 dinner
Guest Speaker: Major General Jerry Allen
Commandant of Cadets

Class of '53 dinner
Guest Speaker: Larry Hincker
Associate Vice President for University Relations

Thursday, May 15

• 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  Hospitality Suite, Alumni Foyer
• 7:30 a.m.
  College Breakfasts
  Colleges will host breakfasts during this time. You will receive a separate invitation if your college plans a breakfast.
• 9:30 a.m.
  Keynote Speaker
  Mike Kelly, Dean of the College of Natural Resources
• 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
  Lunch
• 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
  Continuous Afternoon Tours:
  • Lane Stadium Sports Museum - Completed Fall 2007
  • The New Biological Sciences Building - Opened 2008
  • Hahn Horticulture Gardens - Dedicated in 2006
  • April 16 Memorial - Dedicated August 2007
  -- Continuous Bus Service to and from The Inn
• 6:00 p.m.
  Class of 1955 Dedication of the Completed Alumni Center Clocktower
• 6:30 p.m.
  OLD GUARD RECEPTION WITH HOST BAR
• 7:00 p.m.
  OLD GUARD BANQUET
  Join President Charles W. Steger for the Old Guard Reunion Banquet with entertainment featuring THE SWAY KATZ! A 19-piece jazz orchestra band with songs and music from the Swing and Big Band era.

The Sway Katz 19-piece jazz orchestra band

Friday, May 16

• 8:00 a.m.
  Buffet Breakfast
  We will enjoy breakfast with students and hear from special guests at 8:30 a.m. including:

VT-ENGAGE
Special Guest:
Karen Gilbert, Coordinator

Athletics
Special Guest:
Jim Thompson, Men's Tennis Coach

Corps of Cadets
Special Guest:
Major General Jerry Allen, Commandant

Graduate School
Special Guest:
Karen DePauw, Dean

Old Guard Business Meeting
Election of 2008-2009 Old Guard Officers and Advisory Board

Announcements and Adjournment

• 10:30 a.m.
  Check out and Departure