Class of 1959 50th Anniversary Reunion
October 8 - 10, 2009
Virginia Tech vs Boston College
Letter from T.O. Williams, III
50th Anniversary Reunion Chairman more...
Tentative Schedule of Events
Thursday, October 8, 2009
- 10 AM
Optional: Golf for early arrivals
(additional fee payable at course)
Pete Dye River Course - 3 - 7 PM
Reunion Registration and Information
Ballroom Foyer, Skelton Conference CenterHospitality Area and Memorabilia Display
Bring photos to display throughout the weekend
Holtzman Alumni Center, 2nd Floor Gallery
- 4 PM
Optional: Tour the Holtzman Alumni Center
Meet at Registration Desk
Holtzman Alumni Center, 2nd Floor Gallery - Evening
Dinner on Your Own
Menus from local restaurants will be available at Hospitality - 8 - 10 PM
Dessert Reception for Early Arrivals
- Relax and get reacquainted with old friends
- Cash bar available
Latham Ballroom A (Skelton Conference Center)
Friday, October 9, 2009
-
Morning
Breakfast on Your Own
Menus from local restaurants will be available at Hospitality -
7 AM - 7 PM
Hospitality Area and Memorabilia Display
Holtzman Alumni Center, 2nd Floor Gallery -
7:30 AM
Optional: Estate and Gift Planning Breakfast
Hosted by University Development
Old Guard Room, Preston’s Restaurant (The Inn at Virginia Tech) -
8 AM - 6 PM
Reunion Registration and Information
Ballroom Foyer, Skelton Conference Center -
8:30 AM
Optional: Tour the Holtzman Alumni Center
Meet at Registration Desk
Holtzman Alumni Center, 2nd Floor Gallery -
11 AM
Alumni Association Welcome featuring “A Ribbon through Time” presentation
Latham Ballroom A (Skelton Conference Center) -
11:30 AM
Lunch
Latham Ballroom A (Skelton Conference Center) -
12 PM
“Corps Update”
Major General Jerry Allen
Commandant of the Corps of Cadets
and
Colonel Rock Roszak
Associate Director of Corps Alumni
Latham Ballroom A (Skelton Conference Center) -
12:30 PM
Free Time
Visit the Corps Museum in Rasche Hall, the VT Bookstore or other points-of-interest. Bus shuttle will run continuously between The Inn at Virginia Tech and Upper Quad. -
2:30 PM
Class Gift: Graduate Amphitheater Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Graduate Life Center(Formally Donaldson Brown) -
3:30 PM
Memorial Service Honoring Classmates
War Memorial Chapel -
4 PM
Corps of Cadets Regimental Parade in Honor of the Class of 1959
Campus Drilfield -
6 PM
Class Photo
Alumni Plaza, Holtzman Alumni Center -
6:15 PM
Reunion Reception with Host Bar
Latham Ballroom A (Skelton Conference Center) -
6:45 PM
Reunion Banquet- Special Guest, President Charles W. Steger
- Presentation of Class Gift
- Induction of Class of ‘59 into the Old Guard
- Entertainment by The Sway Katz featuring a 17-piece jazz/swing orchestra
- Music and DancingLatham Ballroom A (Skelton Conference Center)
Saturday, October 10, 2009
- Morning
Breakfast on Your Own
Menus from local restaurants will also be available at Reunion Registration - 7 AM - 12 PM
Hospitality Area and Memorabilia Display
Holtzman Alumni Center, 2nd Floor Gallery - 8:30 AM
Optional: Tour the Holtzman Alumni Center
Meet at Registration Desk
Holtzman Alumni Center, 2nd Floor Gallery - 9 AM
Optional Activity: View Homecoming Parade
Time on your own to see the Parade - 9 - 10:30 AM
Hokie Pre-Game Spirit Brunch
- Enjoy our Spirit Brunch at your leisure
- Cash bar available
- Spirit Rally at 10:15 AM -
Time TBD
Buses Shuttle Continuously
The Inn at Virginia Tech to Lane Stadium - Noon
Virginia Tech vs Boston College
Lane Stadium
Shuttle at the South End Zone to The Inn at Virginia Tech begins at halftime and continues until after game -
Post Game until 6 PM
Post-Game Celebration
Cash bar available
Latham Ballroom C (Skelton Conference Center)