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E X P E R I E N C E
NOVEMBER 4-7, 2021
Whether you’ve been away for five months or 50-plus years, your time at NCCU was filled with special memories. We invite you to return home for a wonderful week of activities and reminisce on the times that made NCCU so special, renew your connection and reacquaint yourself with classmates and friends. No matter how much has changed in the years since you left NCCU, the affection and pride remains constant. Make plans to return to campus for Homecoming during a week you’ll never forget.
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The Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport will serve as the headquarters for Homecoming 2021.
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All registration materials can be picked up at our registration check-in onsite at the Headquarter Hotel during the checkin hours which are listed in the Reunion Registration materials.
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TRANSPORTATION
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Shuttle transportation between the University and Host Hotels will be provided to registered participants.
If you require special accommodations, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 919-530-6363.
QUESTIONS? Please call the Office of Alumni Relations at 919-530-6363 or send an email to alumnievents@nccu.edu or go to www.nccu.edu/the-ultimate-homecoming for more information.
North Carolina Central University Homecoming 2021
At a Glance
SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2021
9 a.m. NCCU Alumni Association Homecoming Golf Tournament 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Reunion Registration 4 p.m. Eagle Pride Amplified Networking Reception (by invitation) 7 p.m. All-Class Reunion Dinner and Presentation of Gifts, Sheraton Imperial Hotel 9 p.m. Society of Golden Eagles Gathering, Sheraton Imperial Hotel
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021
6:30 a.m. Golden Class of 1970 & 1971 Breakfast, Sheraton Imperial Hotel 8 a.m. Reunion Class Photos (Golden Classes), steps of Taylor Education Founder’s Day Program, McDougald-McLendon Arena 9 a.m. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Reunion Registration 11:30 a.m. Silver Class of 1995 and 1996 Pinning, WG Pearson Banquet Hall 11:30 a.m. Society of Golden Eagles Luncheon, Sheraton Imperial Hotel 1-4 p.m. Eagle Fest Street Festival, NCCU Track and Practice Field 6 p.m. Chancellor’s Circle Donor Reception (by invitation), Sheraton Imperial Hotel 7 p.m. An Evening of Jazz and Comedy with D.L. Hughley, Sheraton Imperial Hotel 10 p.m. An Evening of Jazz and Comedy with D.L. Hughley, Sheraton Imperial Hotel
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2021
9 a.m. Noon 2 p.m. 5-9 p.m. 10 p.m.
Ultimate Homecoming Parade, Fayetteville Street Alumni Tailgate, NCCU Track and Practice Field Chancellor’s Donor Tailgate (by invitation), NCCU Track and Practice Field Homecoming Game: NCCU vs. Norfolk State University, O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium Student/Alumni Social, NCCU Greek Bowl NCCU Alumni Association 10:40 Break Homecoming Edition, Sheraton Imperial Hotel
Reunion Class Photos (classes 1981-2016)
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will be taken Friday, November 5, 2021, starting at 1:30 p.m., on the steps of Taylor Education building. Please check website for details.
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All participants are required to adhere to the COVID-19 protocols and guidelines established by NCCU, as well as local, state and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A ticket is required for most events. To view a full listing of university events, visit
www.nccu.edu/the-ultimate-homecoming. The schedule does not include reunion activities planned by the class.
REUNION PACKAGE
Join us
I N F O R M AT I O N
for our 2021 Ultimate Homecoming Experience
ALUMNI COMEDY SHOW FEATURING DL HUGHLEY,
and Epitome, hosted by Comedian Rod Allison
■ SOCIETY OF GOLDEN EAGLES REUNION PACKAGE $200
Shuttle Transportation, All-Class Reunion Dinner and Presentation of Gifts, Society of Golden Eagle Gathering, Society of Golden Eagle Luncheon, Tailgate Meal, Souvenir, Name Badge
■ SOCIETY OF GOLDEN EAGLES GUEST PACKAGE $190
(Non-Reunion Alumni, Family & Friends Only) Shuttle Transportation, All-Class Reunion Dinner and Presentation of Gifts, Society of Golden Eagle Gathering, Society of Golden Eagle Luncheon, Tailgate Meal, Name Badge
■ GOLDEN CLASS (1970 & 1971) REUNION PACKAGE $250
Shuttle Transportation, All-Class Reunion Dinner and Presentation of Gifts, Society of Golden Eagle Gathering, Golden Class Breakfast, Society of Golden Eagles Luncheon, Tailgate Meal, Class Robe, Souvenir, Name Badge, Class Photo
■ GOLDEN CLASS GUEST PACKAGE (1970 and 1971) $205
(Non-Reunion Alumni, Family & Friends Only) Shuttle Transportation, All-Class Reunion Dinner and Presentation of Gifts, Golden Class Breakfast, Society of Golden Eagles Luncheon, Tailgate Meal, Name Badge
■ SILVER CLASS REUNION PACKAGE (1995 AND 1996) $170
Shuttle Transportation, All-Class Reunion Dinner and Presentation of Gifts, Silver Class Pinning, Tailgate Meal, Souvenir, Name Badge, Class Photo
■ SILVER CLASS GUEST PACKAGE (1995 AND 1996) $150
(Non-Reunion Alumni, Family & Friends Only) Shuttle Transportation, All-Class Reunion Dinner and Presentation of Gifts, Silver Class Pinning, Tailgate Meal, Name Badge
■ ALL-CLASS REUNION PACKAGE $150 Shuttle Transportation, All-Class Reunion Dinner and Presentation of Gifts, Tailgate Meal, Souvenir, Name Badge, Class Photo
■ ALL-CLASS GUEST PACKAGE $130 (Non-Reunion Alumni, Family & Friends Only)
Shuttle Transportation, All-Class Reunion Dinner and Presentation of Gifts, Tailgate Meal, Name Badge
■ FOOTBALL GAME TICKETS:
Football game tickets can be purchased by calling 919-530-6530 or visiting the NCCU Ticket Office at the Lawson Street location on the lower level near the bookstore. Questions may be sent to athleticticketsoperations@nccu.edu.
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2021 REUNION REGISTRATION Please complete the registration form (sections 1-3) and return on or before SEPT. 24, 2021. TO REGISTER ONLINE, PLEASE CLICK HERE.
First Name for Badge ___________________________________________ First Name __________________________________________________ Last Name __________________________________________________ Middle _________________________________ Maiden ______________ Class Year ____________ Preferred Class Year (if not class year) ____________ Preferred Phone ______________________________________________ Guest Name or Names __________________________________________ Class Year (if alumni) _____________
INSTRUCTIONS: Complete registration above and proceed to sections 2 and 3:
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Members of the Society of Golden Eagles, please complete the teal SECTION / Classes of 1970 and 1971, complete the blue SECTION / Silver Classes of 1995 and 1996, complete SECTION All others in reunion classes, complete the orange SECTION .
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SOCIETY OF GOLDEN EAGLES (1938-1969) C O M P L E T E T HI S S E CT I O N
SOGE Reunion Package Quantity _____ @ $200 $ _______ SOGE Guest Package Quantity _____ @ $190 $ _______ All-Class Reunion Dinner and Presentation of Gifts Quantity _____ @ $ 85 $ _______ SOGE Gathering Quantity _____ @ $ 30 $ _______ SOGE Luncheon Quantity _____ @ $ 60 $ _______ Alumni Comedy Show (reserved) 7 p.m. Quantity _____ @ $100 $ _______ Alumni Comedy Show (non-reserved) 7 p.m. Quantity _____ @ $ 75 $ _______ Alumni Comedy Show (reserved) 10 p.m. Quantity _____ @ $100 $ _______ Alumni Comedy Show (non-reserved) 10 p.m. Quantity _____ @ $ 75 $ _______ Football Ticket Quantity _____ @ $ 40 $ _______ Tailgate Meal (included in registration if purchased) Quantity _____ @ $ 25 $ _______ Class Gift ___________ Designation: __________________________ $_______
G R A N D T O T A L : : T O T A L A M O U N T E N C L O S E D : :
I N ST RU CTIONS : Proceed to SECTION ❸ to complete payment.
$_______ $_______
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GOLDEN CLASS OF 1970/AND 1971 C OM PL E T E T HI S SE CT I O N Golden Class Reunion Package
Quantity _____ @ $ 250 $ _______
Golden Class Guest Package
Quantity _____ @ $ 205 $ _______
All-Class Reunion Dinner and Presentation of Gifts
Quantity _____ @ $ 85 $ _______
Alumni Comedy Show (reserved)
7 p.m.
Quantity _____ @ $100 $ _______
Alumni Comedy Show (non-reserved)
7 p.m.
Quantity _____ @ $ 75 $ _______
Alumni Comedy Show (reserved)
10 p.m.
Quantity _____ @ $100 $ _______
Alumni Comedy Show (non-reserved)
10 p.m.
Quantity _____ @ $ 75 $ _______
Football Ticket
Quantity _____ @ $ 40 $ _______
Tailgate Meal (included in registration if purchased)
Quantity _____ @ $ 25 $ _______
Class Gift ___________Designation: __________________________
$ _______
G R A N D T O T A L : : T O T A L A M O U N T E N C L O S E D : :
$_______ $_______
I N ST RU C TIONS : Proceed to SECTION ❸ to complete payment
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SILVER EAGLE CLASS OF 1995 AND 1996 C OM PL E T E T HI S SE CT I O N Silver Class Reunion Package
Quantity _____ @ $170 $ _______
Silver Class Guest Package
Quantity _____ @ $150 $ _______
All-Class Reunion Dinner and Presentation of Gifts
Quantity _____ @ $ 85 $ _______
Silver Class Pinning
Quantity _____ @ $ 30 $ _______
Alumni Comedy Show (reserved)
7 p.m.
Quantity _____ @ $100 $ _______
Alumni Comedy Show (non-reserved)
7 p.m.
Quantity _____ @ $ 75 $ _______
Alumni Comedy Show (reserved)
10 p.m.
Quantity _____ @ $100 $ _______
Alumni Comedy Show (non-reserved)
10 p.m.
Quantity _____ @ $ 75 $ _______
Tailgate Meal (included in registration if purchased)
Quantity _____ @ $ 25 $ _______
Class Gift ___________Designation: __________________________
$ _______
G R A N D T O T A L : : T O T A L A M O U N T E N C L O S E D : :
$_______
I N ST RU C TIONS : Proceed to SECTION ❸ to complete payment.
$_______
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ALL CLASSES ((1971-2016)) C OM PL ET E T HI S SE CT I O N
All-Class Reunion Package
Quantity _____ @ $150 $ _______
All-Class Guest Package
Quantity _____ @ $130 $ _______
All-Class Reunion Dinner and Presentation of Gifts
Quantity _____ @ $ 85 $ _______
Alumni Comedy Show (reserved)
7 p.m.
Quantity _____ @ $100 $ _______
Alumni Comedy Show (non-reserved)
7 p.m.
Quantity _____ @ $ 75 $ _______
Alumni Comedy Show (reserved)
10 p.m.
Quantity _____ @ $100 $ _______
Alumni Comedy Show (non-reserved)
10 p.m.
Quantity _____ @ $ 75 $ _______
Tailgate Meal (included in registration if purchased)
Quantity _____ @ $ 25 $ _______
Class Gift ___________ Designation: __________________________ $_______
G R A N D T O T A L : : T O T A L A M O U N T E N C L O S E D : :
$_______ $_______
I N ST RU C TIONS : Proceed to SECTION ❸ to complete payment.
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PAYMENT FOR ALL REGISTRANTS C OM PL ET E T HI S SE CT I O N
ALL REGISTRATION FORMS MUST BE RETURNED BY SEPT. 24, 2021. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO NCCU FOUNDATION INC. AND MAIL TO: NCCU Office of Alumni Relations, P.O. Box 19363, Durham, NC 27707 Method of Payment:
Visa
Mastercard
Discover
American Express
Card Number _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Name on Card ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Expiration Date ___________ ___________ CVV Code ___________
I N S T R U C T I O N S:
After completing SECTIONS 1-3, detach form, insert in the enclosed envelope, place stamp and mail.
CLASS COORDINATORS AND CLASS GIFT GOALS
CLASS GIFT GOAL
$500K $65K $140K $28K $13K
CLASS
CLASS COORDINATOR
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CONTACT INFO
SOGE Committee
alumnievents@nccu.edu
Calvin Kearney Gizette Webb
calvinkearney@yahoo.com gizwebb@gmail.com
Sonja Beckford Linda Washington
sbeckford@deci.org ljbwashington@gmail.com
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Michelle Gaston
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michelle.dean.gaston@gmail.com
Marta Gore Carol Goins
cmwgore@swbell.net attycgoins@aol.com
Adrienne Datcher
adenise425@gmail.com
$27.5K $25K $11K $7.2K $6.3K $3K
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Kia Baker
kia.baker1@yahoo.com
Heather Smith Braxton Sherise Malachi
imoneuvaknd@hotmail.com smalachi1@gmail.com
La’Tasha Bynum Deondra Ramsey
latasha_miller1@hotmail.com dsramsey5@gmail.com
Janay Jones Ciarra Watford Audrey Barbee
jones.janay.t@gmail.com cwatfor1@gmail.com audrey.barbee2@gmail.com
Keyona Presha Olivia Robinson
keyona.presha93@outlook.com ms.oliviarobinson@gmail.com
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HOTELS
REQUEST THE NCCU HOMECOMING BLOCK 2021
CLASS
PARTNERING HOTEL
RATE
Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Durham RTP $99 4620 S. Miami Blvd., Durham, N.C. 919-941-6066
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RESERVATION DEADLINE
Oct. 5, 2021 Group Code: NCCU1
Sheraton Imperial Hotel $139 Raleigh-Durham Airport 4700 Emperor Blvd., Durham, N.C. Marriott at Research Triangle Park $119 4700 Guardian Drive, Durham, N.C. 919-941-6200
Oct. 3, 2021 For registration, call Alumni Relations at 919-530-7517
DoubleTree Suites RTP 4810 Page Creek Lane, Durham, N.C. 919-941-6000
$109
Oct. 7, 2021
Spring Hill Suites Marriott Raleigh-Durham Airport/RTP 920 Slater Road, Durham, N.C. 919-998-9500
$99
Oct. 14, 2021
Spring Hill Suites Marriott Raleigh-Durham Airport/RTP 920 Slater Road, Durham, N.C. 919-998-9500
$99
Oct. 14, 2021
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Oct. 4, 2021
Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Durham RTP $99 4620 S. Miami Blvd., Durham, N.C. 919-941-6066
Oct. 5, 2021
Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Durham RTP $99 4620 S. Miami Blvd., Durham, N.C. 919-941-6066
Oct. 5, 2021
DoubleTree Suites Raleigh-Durham 2515 Meridian Parkway, Durham, N.C. 919-361-4660
$109
Oct. 8, 2021
DoubleTree Suites Raleigh-Durham 2515 Meridian Parkway, Durham, N.C. 919-361-4660
$109
Oct. 8, 2021
DoubleTree Suites Raleigh-Durham 2515 Meridian Parkway, Durham, N.C. 919-361-4660
$109
Oct. 8, 2021
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