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Class of 1978 35th Anniversary Reunion

Weekend of October 25 - 26, 2013
Virginia Tech vs. Duke

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Registration $110 | Game Tickets $50 each

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Fellow ’78 Classmates:

On behalf of the Class of ’78 officers and reunion committee, it is our pleasure to invite you to our 35th Class Reunion on October 25-26, 2013, in the Holtzman Alumni Center and The Inn at Virginia Tech. This is the Tech vs. Duke University weekend.

Events begin Friday evening after arrival during the day. We are offering a relaxing walking tour of campus, which has changed quite a bit over the past 35 years. You will see some spectacular new buildings and landscaped areas that have never seemed more beautiful. Our Saturday will include a brunch and an afternoon football game against the Duke Blue Devils. Exact ACC game times are set closer to the game date these days – stay tuned!  Here are the highlights of our weekend after arriving on Friday:

  • 35th Reunion Reception, Banquet, and Dancing (yes, the DJ has relics called “albums”!)
  • Saturday morning brunch and spirit rally with the Hokie Bird
  • Hokie Football vs. Blue Devils in Lane Stadium in class seating section
  • Enjoy time with classmates back at The Inn or around Blacksburg

The Holtzman Alumni Center adjoining The Inn will serve as our reunion headquarters. Lodging rooms in The Inn and football tickets (if needed) have been reserved especially for our class. These are limited, so register early. Should you have questions about the weekend or need help locating classmates to encourage them to join you, please contact Greg Fansler at the Alumni Office, 540-231-6285 or gfansler@vt.edu.   

Looking forward to you joining us in the Fall,

Stephen Mathews, President
Adria Lea Hilburn Manary, Vice-President
Thomas Wade, Treasurer
Susan Miller Quinn, Secretary
Laura Ann Oaksmith, Historian
Billye P. Roy, Woman-at-Large
Bruce Carrigan, Civilian-at-Large
Bobby Whitescarver, Cadet-at-Large


Schedule of Events

Friday, October 25

  • 3 – 7 PM 
    Registration and Information

    Holtzman Alumni Center, Foyer, 1st Floor
  • 2 – 8 PM
    Hokie Shop Sportswear and Gifts by the University Bookstore

    The Inn at Virginia Tech, 2nd floor, Drillfield Room
  • 4 – 5 PM
    Optional Walking Tour of Campus

    Meet at Reunion Registration, Holtzman Alumni Center
  • 4 – 5 PM
    Optional Corps of Cadets Reception on Upper Quad
    Brodie Hall
  • 6 – 7 PM
    Reception with Host Bar

    The Inn at Virginia Tech, Latham Ballroom
  • 7 – 10 PM
    Reunion Banquet with DJ and dancing

    The Inn at Virginia Tech, Latham Ballroom

Saturday, October 26

  • 8 – 11 AM 
    Registration and Information

    Holtzman Alumni Center, Foyer, 1st Floor
  • 8 AM – 4 PM
    Hokie Shop by the University Bookstore

    The Inn at Virginia Tech, 2nd floor, Drillfield Room
  • 9 – 10:30 AM
    Pre-Game Brunch

    The Inn at Virginia Tech, Latham Ballroom
  • 11 AM
    Time on Your Own

    Enjoy time on your own to explore downtown Blacksburg, the Holtzman Alumni Center, and the Virginia Tech campus
  • TBD
    Virginia Tech vs. Duke Blue Devils

    Lane Stadium
    *Game will also be shown in the Holtzman Alumni Center

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