Alumni Homecoming Weekend Events
Friday, March 1st
BEARCAT PASSES for Sports Break and complimentary reduced ticket coupons for the basketball games will be available at the Golf Outing, Alumni Social, Young Alumni Waffle Breakfast and Alumni Tailgating.
Noon
Alumni Golf Outing - Enjoy a relaxing round of golf at Greenwood Country Club. Cost of $60 per person covers golf fees & cart, lunch and goodie bag. Lunch will be served at the Country Club starting at 11:00AM. Two alumni minimum per 4-man team. You must preregister and prepay.
Shot gun start at 12 noon. You will be able to begin registration by 10:30 a.m. We will have a putting contest that begins at 11:30 a.m. $5 entry fee for the putting contest. You can buy $5 mulligan’s…maximum of two each player. You can buy $5 Red Tees… maximum of two each player.
One player with everything… Golf, lunch, practice balls, gift, putting contest, 2 mulligans, and two Red Tees… $85. Foursome with everything… $340
If you have questions about the golf tournament, please email Ralph Patterson rpatterson@lander.edu or call 864-388-8350. Please notify us of your intentions to play no later than Friday, February 22.
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Soapbox Race, Bonfire and Concert – Young Alumni are invited to attend this annual tradition! Soapbox Race judging will begin at 4:30 p.m. and the race will start at 5 p.m. The Bonfire will immediately follow with a cookout and concert. Don’t miss the great tunes provided by Orange Magnolia! Afterward, join other alumni at Cambridge Hall for a joint social.
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Alumni Social – All Alumni are invited to join us for a social at Cambridge Hall from 7-9 p.m. Enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar while catching up on old times. We will also have drawings for door prizes! Cost is $5, free to current Tower Club members. Please RSVP to mgreene@lander.edu. Sponsored by Tower Club-Greenwood and Young Alumni Council.
7:00 p.m. – Until
Outcasts Intramural Reunion – Join former Outcast Kevin Prater and Wayne White at Sports Break for a night of reminiscing on your days at Lander. Everyone is welcome, even if you were not an intramural player and just want to listen to some great stories!
9:00 p.m. – Until
Sports Break – Kevin Prater ’84 welcomes alumni for an evening of reminiscing, food and fellowship. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres served 9-11 p.m.
Other Greenwood locations ready to welcome back alumni:
- Howard’s on Main
- Mill House Pizza
- Montague’s
- T.W. Boons
- Stokie’s
Saturday, March 2nd
Complimentary reduced ticket coupons for the Lander Basketball games will be available at Young Alumni Waffle Breakfast and Alumni Tailgating.
8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Young Alumni Council Waffle Breakfast Fundraiser – Join us on the Johnston Commons Bridge (3rd floor area between Grier Student Center and Abney Cultural Center) for a delicious waffle breakfast and help the Young Alumni Council raise money for the Student Wellness Fund. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for ages 11 and under. Breakfast includes: waffles, toppings, bacon, coffee, O.J. and milk. Advance tickets can be purchased through YAC members or by calling the Alumni Office at 864-388-8351.
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Kids Fun Zone – Alumni, bring your kids to the Johnston Commons plaza for a fun event for the whole family! Alumni will be able to reconnect while kids from ages 3-8 enjoy the Bouncy House and ages 9-12 enjoy the X-Box and Wii game zone. We will also have face painting, corn hole and photos with the Bearcat! This is a FREE event and sponsored by the Young Alumni Council.
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Lander Bearcat Shop – Visit the bookstore from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and check out the great-looking Lander apparel and merchandise. 10% off Alumni discount coupons will be available at the Young Alumni Waffle Breakfast Registration table.
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Alumni Tailgating – Alumni of all ages are welcomed to the Sproles Recreation Center (adjacent to outdoor pool and beside the Jackson Library) for a great time of fellowship, as we get ready to cheer on the Bearcats to victory! Bearcat burgers and dogs grilled up by our own Wayne White and Erwin Finkbeiner along with bearcat beans, chips and soft drinks will be available for $5 per person. Our specialty Bearcat Blue and Lander Golden Lily Home Brews, courtesy of Greenwood Home Brewers Association, will be served up by our own Lander Lily Kat Finkbeiner for $2 a serving. Contact Myra at mgreene@lander.edu for more details.
NOON
Lunch in the Lander Dining Hall – Lander’s Dining Hall will be open for alumni to enjoy a fantastic, all-you-can-eat lunch. Cost is $6.00 per person; pay at the door.
1:00 p.m.
Baseball – Lander vs. North Georgia, Dolny Stadium (Jeff May Complex)
1:30 p.m.
Women’s Basketball – Lander vs. Francis Marion Patriots, Horne Arena. Crowning of Homecoming King at halftime.
3:30 p.m.
Men’s Basketball – Lander vs. Francis Marion Patriots, Horne Arena. Recognition of the 2013 Alumni Awards recipients and crowning of Homecoming Queen at halftime.
4:30 p.m.
Baseball – Lander vs. North Georgia, Dolny Stadium (Jeff May Complex)
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
LBAN Social at Cambridge Hall – Join LBAN for a time of fun, food and fellowship for a worthy cause at Lander’s beautiful Cambridge Hall. Cost is a $25 donation to the Lander Foundation which will benefit the LBAN Scholarship scheduled to be awarded to a deserving student in the fall. For more details contact Zenata “Nita” Donaldson at (803) 606-8084 or zdonaldson17@gmail.com .
9:00 p.m. – Until
Finish up your Homecoming weekend by visiting your favorite hangout spots with your alumni friends!
Howard’s on Main, Mill House Pizza, Montague’s, Sports Break, Stokie’s, & TW Boons
Sunday, March 3rd
1:00 p.m.
Baseball – Lander Baseball vs. North Georgia, Dolny Stadium (Jeff May Complex)