229-333-5800 September 13, 2010
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Director of Communications
University Celebrates 2010 Homecoming Sept. 30-Oct. 3
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VALDOSTA--Valdosta State University will celebrate homecoming
Sept. 30 - Oct. 3, with a number of activities for students, alumni
and members of the community. During the annual event, Felicia
Norwood will be honored as the 2010 Distinguished Alumna of the
Year. The following schedule lists the weekend’s highlights:
THURSDAY, SEPT. 30
Community Pep Rally
VSU’s football head coach David Dean will address the crowd during
the community pep rally at 7 p.m. in the P.E. Complex, on the
corner of Sustella Avenue and Patterson Street. The evening
activities will include performances by the VSU cheerleaders and
Red Hots, special recognition of the senior members of the Blazer
football team, and a lively and entertaining lip sync
contest.
FRIDAY, OCT. 1
Alumni Golf Tournament
Beautiful Stone Creek Golf Club is the site for this year’s annual
golf tournament. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. for this
four-person scramble, with a 9 a.m. shotgun shot. The tournament is
open to all VSU alumni and friends. Participants will receive lunch
and an assortment of prizes will be given away. Pre-registration is
required, golfers must call the Office of Alumni Relations at (229)
333-5797 to register no later than Monday, Sept. 27. Cost is $75
per person or $300 per team of four.
Homecoming Parade,
Show your Blazer pride and join your friends on Patterson Street
for the parade, which begins at 6 p.m. at the intersection of
Woodrow Wilson Drive and Patterson Street, and will head south to
conclude at Brookwood Drive. Former VSU President Dr. Hugh Bailey
and his wife, Joan, will serve as this year’s grand marshals.
Front Lawn Concert
The public is invited to attend the front lawn concert featuring
singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw. The concert begins with special
guest Ocean Street at 7 p.m. Guests can come early and enjoy a
variety of family activities. The event is free and open to the
public.
SATURDAY, OCT. 2
Alumni Tailgating
Tailgating activities for alumni will take place from 11 a.m. to
1p.m., at the Student Union courtyard, located at the intersection
of Oak Street and Baytree Road. Those interested in participating
should register online at http://www.valdostastate.org or
by call the Office of Alumni Relations at (229) 333-5797.
Blazer Walk
Show your school spirit by cheering on the Blazers as they enter
Bazemore-Hyder Stadium prior to the game against Ouachita Baptist.
Starting at 1:30 p.m., the football team and cheerleading squad
will walk from Ann Street down Williams Street on their way to the
stadium.
Blazers vs. Ouachita Baptist
Blazer football takes on Ouachita Baptist at 3 p.m. at
Bazemore-Hyder Stadium. Tickets are available online at http://www.vstateblazers.com/ticket-office/index.htm
or call the ticket office at (229) 333-SEAT (7328). VSU fans are
encouraged to stop by the main stadium entrance to trade in a
T-shirt representing another university or college to receive a
free VSU shirt. At halftime, the university will announce the
homecoming court and recognize Felicia Norwood, Distinguished
Alumna of the Year, ’81, who is currently president of Mid-America
Region for Aetna, Inc. http://www.valdosta.edu/news/releases/norwood.082310
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For a complete list of homecoming activities, visit the Alumni
Association website at www.valdostastate.org .
