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UAM To Celebrate Centennial Homecoming October 22-24 (10/7/09)

MONTICELLO, AR — The University of Arkansas at Monticello will celebrate Homecoming with a centennial theme as the university welcomes alumni back to campus October 22-24.

UAM will present Alumni Awards for Achievement and Merit to Kenneth Mann of Jersey, Wayne Owen of Monticello, and James McClain of Dallas, Tex., as well as the Continuing the Connection Award to Patsy McDermott-Scavo of Hot Springs at the alumni dinner on October 23.

Other homecoming highlights include a "Paint the Town Green" parade on Thursday, October 22 at 4 p.m., the UAM Sports Hall of Fame induction banquet later that evening at 6:30 p.m., and the dedication of the Centennial Clock Tower on October 23 at 4:30 p.m.

The following is a complete schedule of Homecoming events:

Thursday, October 22

4 p.m. – "Paint the Town Green" Homecoming Parade along Monticello’s Historic main street as UAM celebrates a Century of
              Opportunity.

5:30 p.m. – Sports Hall of Fame Reception (for inductees and family). Chancellor’s Home, 471 University Drive.

6:30 p.m. – Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet. University Center, tickets $30 per person. Contact Grant Pace at (870) 723-5000,
                   Jim Brewer at (870) 460-1274, or Reginald Glover at (870) 460-1327

7 p.m. – Bonfire and Pep Rally. Fine Arts Center Lawn

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. – Alumni Welcome Station by the Class of 1959 (White tent around Weevil Pond). Stop by the alumni tent for
                             refreshments, homecoming schedule, campus information, and name tags.

4:30 p.m. – Centennial Clock Tower Dedication to include the burial of a time capsule to be opened at UAM’s Sesquicentennial on April
                   1, 2059.

6 p.m. – Welcome Home Reception. Chancellor’s Home, 471 University Drive.

7 p.m. – Alumni Dinner. University Center Green Room, tickets $15 per person. The dinner will include presentation of the Alumni
              Awards for Achievement & Merit, the Continuing the Connection Award, and Alumni Association Scholarships as well as a
              performance by the UAM Jazz Band. Special recognition will be given to A&M/UAM Classes that end in 9 (’29, ’39, ’49, ’59,
             ’69, ’79, ’89 and ’99), the 1959-60 NAIA District 17 basketball champions, and the 1979 AIC championship football team.
             Advance reservations are requested. Call (800) 467-8148 or (870) 460-1028.

8 a.m. – The 46th annual Scott Boyd Memorial Golf Tournament, Monticello Country Club. Shotgun start. 3-person, 9-hole scramble. 
              $60 per team. Contact Paul Griffin (870) 367-6892.

8:30 - 10:30 a.m. – Class of 1959 Golden Weevil Reunion. University Center, Patio Café. Contact the Office of Advancement at (800)
                               467-8148 or (870) 460-1028 for more information.

9-10:30 a.m. – Reunion of the 1959-60 NAIA District 17 Champion basketball team. Indoor Practice Facility. Contact the Office of
                       Advancement at (800) 467-8148 or (870) 460-1028 for more information.

9-10:30 a.m. – Reunion of the 1979 AIC Champion football team. Indoor Practice Facility. Contact the Office of Advancement at (800)
                       467-8148 or (870) 460-1028 for more information.

9:30-10:30 a.m. – Ambassador Reunion. Adams Room, Harris Hall. Contact Mary Whiting at (870) 460-1026 for more information.

9-10:30 a.m. – Theta Xi and Theta Xi Lil’ Sis Reunion. University Center, Senate Dining Room. Contact Karen Houser at (850) 626-
                        8510 or the Office of Advancement at (800) 467-8148 or (870) 460-1028.

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. – Celebrating Classes that end in ‘9 (’29, ’39, ’49, ’59, ‘69, ’79, 89, 99 and ’09). Enjoy the festivities in the
                                         tailgate area while reminiscing with classmates (Alternate location in case of inclement weather is the University
                                         Center).

10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. – Weevil Kid Zone. Children can enjoy games, inflatables and other fun activities. The Kid Zone will remain open
                                       until the pre-game ceremonies.

11 a.m. – Tailgating at Weevil Pond.

11 a.m. – Wells Hall Gang Reunion. Tailgating area. Contact Bill Lawrence at (479) 890-5122 or Jim Clark at (501) 804-2518 for more
                information.

11 a.m. – Blossoms Volleyball vs. Tarleton State. Steelman Fieldhouse.

10:30 - 11:30 a.m. – Campus Tours. Meet in front of Harris Hall.

1 p.m. – Walk of Champions. East of Weevil Pond. Come out and welcome head coach Gwaine Mathews and the Boll Weevils as they
              walk from Bankston Hall to Steelman Fieldhouse.

2:30 p.m. – Pre-game Activities, Willis "Convoy" Leslie-Cotton Boll Stadium, including the presentation of 2009 Homecoming Court and
                  coronation of the Homecoming Queen.

3 p.m. – Kickoff, Boll Weevils vs. Harding.

7 p.m. – Jazzy by Candlelight. Sponsored by Kappa Alpha Psi. Sadie Johnson Community Building, Jordan Park. For more information,
             contact Al Peer at (870) 367-8216.