THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26 ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME BANQUET 6:30 p.m. – Branigin Room, Napolitan Student Center Celebrate a long tradition of athletic excellence. $20 per person; REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Inductees:
Joseph F. Chester ’83 Kelly Lynn Vance ’04 Timothy A. Fish ’07
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 B.F. HAMILTON LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE Friday 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Alumni are invited to tour the library. Be sure and visit the Roger D. Branigin Archives—the gubernatorial papers of Roger D. Branigin, the governor of Indiana from 1965 to 1969. ROY E. TILLOTSON ALUMNI GOLF TOURNAMENT 11 a.m. Registration – Noon Shotgun Start Hillview Country Club, Franklin $75 per player includes green fees, cart, dinner and prizes. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. OLD GOLD RECEPTION AND LUNCHEON 11:30 a.m. – Dietz Center Dining Room, Dietz Center Honoring the 50th reunion class (1967), this traditional reception and luncheon is open to all alumni graduating prior to 1967. $12 per person. Class of 1967 receives two complimentary tickets at the door as do members of the Classes of 1962, 1957, and 1952. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. PRESIDENT’S ALUMNI AND FRIENDS RECEPTION 5 p.m. – President’s House Join President Thomas J. Minar and his spouse, Dr. Frank S. Becker, at the President’s House for an hors d’oeuvres reception. Free of Charge; REGISTRATION REQUIRED. HAIL TO FRANKLIN DINNER 6:30 p.m. – Branigin Room, Napolitan Student Center Join the Alumni Council at this traditional favorite as we recognize the 2017 alumni award recipients. $20 per person; REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Citation for Lifetime Achievement Award John C. Duffey ’79 Distinguished Alumnus Award Gregory D. Myer, Ph.D. ’96 TRADITIONAL BURNING OF THE PRIVY 8:45 p.m. – Corner of Monroe and Forsythe Join students and fellow alumni for this “hot” tradition!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 FC VOLLEYBALL ALUMNAE GAME 9 a.m. – Spurlock Center Alumnae volleyball match, contact Coach Mary Johnston for more details: mjohnston@franklincollege.edu. FC SWIM TEAM BLUE AND GOLD COMPETITION AND TAILGATE 10 a.m. – Franklin Community Middle School Intrasquad swim meet followed by a gathering in Cline Woods beginning at noon to welcome alumni and prospective FC swimmers. WOMEN’S SOFTBALL SCRIMMAGE 10 a.m. – Behrens Softball Field, Grizzly Park Alumnae vs. current FC softball team. NO CHARGE CLINE WOODS TAILGATES – 10 A.M. – 1 P.M. HUMANITIES ALUMNI TAILGATE MATHEMATICS & COMPUTING ALUMNI TAILGATE SCIENCE ALUMNI TAILGATE SOCIAL SCIENCE ALUMNI TAILGATE GLBTAQ+ TAILGATE 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Cline Woods ATHLETIC TRAINING ALUMNI TAILGATE 11:30 a.m. Food will be provided; bring your own beverages. REGISTRATION APPRECIATED. HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME 1:30 p.m. – Branigin Field, Faught Stadium Join us for the traditional Homecoming football game as the Grizzlies host the Mount St. Joseph Lions. Enjoy the half-time activities featuring the crowning of the king and queen. $5 PER PERSON AT THE GATE. THE GATHERING GATHERING 4 p.m. – Richardson Memorial Chapel The annual Gathering reunion is back! Dinner will be provided. Contact Lynn (Park) Cruser ’81 at lynn.cruser@gmail.com for more information. FC WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL GAME 7 p.m. – Spurlock Center Come cheer on the women’s volleyball team as they host Mount St. Joseph. CENTER FOR DIVERSITY & INCLUSION OPEN HOUSE AND SOCIAL 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Napolitan Student Center, 2nd floor Alumni, students and guests are welcome to stop in and view the Center for Diversity & Inclusion which opened in February 2017. It is an opportunity to connect with alumni and current students. Refreshments will be served.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 WORSHIP SERVICE AND REFRESHMENTS 10 a.m. – First Baptist Church of Franklin, 201 East Jefferson Street Come celebrate Franklin College’s historic relationship with First Baptist Church and worship with others from the Franklin College Community. Refreshments will be hosted by members of the congregation immediately following the service. All alumni and friends are welcome.
GAME DAY LUNCH OPTIONS STADIUM COOKOUT 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – NW Corner Faught Stadium. $5 per person for lunch; REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED GRIZZLY GRILL 11 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.– Napolitan Student Center, Student Dining Room. Want to dine in? Grab a brat or burger and enjoy! REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED TOUCHDOWN CLUB TAILGATE LUNCHEON 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – NE Corner Faught Stadium. Join members of the Touchdown Club and other Grizzly fans for their tailgate luncheon.
REGISTRATION FORM Name:___________________________________________________________________E-mail:_______________________________________________________ Spouse or Guest(s) Name:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Class Year(s):____________________________________________________Attending your reunion?____________________________________________ Preferred Phone:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME BANQUET
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OLD GOLD RECEPTION AND LUNCHEON
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ROY E. TILLOTSON GOLF TOURNAMENT
$75/per player
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Player #1 Name:__________________________________________________
Player #2 Name:_______________________________________________
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Reunion class members receive two FREE tickets at door. I/we need: 1 or 2 (please circle)
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PRESIDENT’S ALUMNI AND FRIENDS RECEPTION
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HAIL TO FRANKLIN DINNER $20/person $________________ ATHLETIC TRAINING ALUMNI TAILGATE Yes, I Plan to Attend DONATION TO THE FRANKLIN FUND/REUNION GIFT $________________ TOTAL ENCLOSED $_________________
Deadline for registration is Friday, October 20. Advance payment is appreciated. Please make checks payable to: Franklin College Mail to: Office of Alumni Engagement, 101 Branigin Boulevard, Franklin, IN 46131-2623 Or: Register online at: alumni.FranklinCollege.edu
For more information, visit alumni.FranklinCollege.edu or contact the Office of Alumni Engagement, (317) 738-8050 (800) 852-0232, ext. 8050
GREEK EVENTS DELTA DELTA DELTA Dietz Center Dining Room – 8 - 10:30 a.m. Join other Delta Delta Delta sisters to celebrate at the annual alumnae breakfast. Group photo will be taken. Cost: $15 RSVP by October 20 to: Nancy (Drake) Spiker ’69 749 S. Lakehurst Drive, Franklin, IN 46131 nancydspiker@gmail.com DELTA ZETA Henderson Conference Room, Johnson Center for Fine Arts – 9 a.m. Join your Delta Zeta sisters for the annual breakfast and reunion celebration. Group photo will be taken. Cost: TBA RSVP by October 20 to: Joella (Boyer) Patterson ’59, joellapat@gmail.com or (317) 738-3127
CLASS REUNIONS If you graduated in a year ending in a “2” or a “7,” you are celebrating a reunion this year. Congratulations! We hope you make plans to return for Homecoming 2017. Homecoming weekend is a great time to reconnect with friends from your campus days. Join your classmates for an evening of reminiscing on Friday, October 27th. Classes of 2012, 2007, 2002 and the new graduates from the class of 2017 will be gathering at Jeff Street Lounge at 7:00 p.m. Classes of 1997, 1992, 1987, 1982, 1977, 1972 and 1967 will be gathering at the Willard at 7:00 p.m. On Saturday, stop by the Hospitality Suite located in the atrium of the Napolitan Student Center to pick up your reunion button and information about class photos and other events.
PI BETA PHI Branigin Room East – 9 a.m. Alumnae Breakfast Cost: $15 RSVP by October 20 to: Nora (Lowe) Brems ’87 101 Branigin Boulevard, Franklin, IN 46131 nbrems@franklincollege.edu ZETA TAU ALPHA Cline Woods – 11 a.m. until the conclusion of the game. ZETA Zone Collegiate and Alumnae Gathering. Snacks and giveaways provided. Cost: FREE Contact: Regan Steimel ’18, regan.steimel@franklincollege.edu KAPPA DELTA RHO Kappa Delta Rho House – 9 a.m. - Noon Open House and Pancake Breakfast Cost: FREE Cline Woods – 12:30 p.m. Cost: FREE Contact: Cole Falco ’18, cole.falco@franklincollege.edu LAMBDA CHI ALPHA Cline Woods – 11 a.m. Alumni Cookout - Families Welcome! Cost: FREE Contact: Garrett Tuley ’18, garrett.tuley@franklincollege.edu PHI DELTA THETA Alumni Cookout and Tailgate Cline Woods - 11 a.m. Cost: FREE Contact: Joe Hougland ’02 jhougland1464@yahoo.com SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON Cookout and Tailgate Cline Woods – 11 a.m. Cost: FREE Contact: Eric Cravens ’20, eric.cravens@franklincollege.edu Sigma Alpha Epsilon House Alumni Auction – Following the game TAU KAPPA EPSILON Cline Woods – 11 a.m. Alumni Cookout and Tailgate Cost: FREE for TKE alumni and families Contact: Thomas Parkhurst ’18, thomas.parkhurst@franklincollege.edu
101 Branigin Boulevard Franklin, Indiana 46131-2623
Dear Fellow Franklin College Alumni, Autumn in Indiana brings to mind many images and memories – the leaves changing from the green of summer to the vibrant reds and yellows of autumn, the sounds of the leaves rustling as they dance across the ground, a crispness in the weather and the lingering hope for an Indian Summer. Autumn also reminds us of a great tradition and the memories tied to that tradition - Franklin College Homecoming. Homecoming is a special time for all Franklin College Alumni. We can see how Franklin College has grown and changed since our time as students and yet realize at the same time the college we love has not changed. I would like to extend a personal invitation from myself and the members of the Alumni Council to join us at Homecoming 2017, to see how Franklin has changed and yet remains unchanged, connect and or re-connect with fellow Alumni, Faculty, current students, friends of Franklin College – oh, and, of course, cheer on the Franklin College Grizzlies. Check out the schedule of events listed in the brochure to see what is on tap for Homecoming 2017! Hail to Franklin, how we love thee, Alma Mater, hail! Please come celebrate with your fellow Franklin College Alumni.
Let us know on the FAN, alumni.FranklinCollege.edu if you plan to attend Homecoming 2017!
Amy Belisle ’98 Franklin College Alumni Council