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HOMECOMING&REUNION WEEKEND
               OCTOBER 12, 13 & 14, 2018

 www.westminster.edu/homecoming
 Like our Facebook page for up-to-date Homecoming info!
 WCAlumniAssociation
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HOMECOMING
&REUNION
 WEEKEND
OCTOBER 12, 13 & 14, 2018

Share your weekend with us! When you arrive on campus, be sure
to post pictures to @WCTitanAlumni @Westminsterpa and #WCHC18.
Like our Facebook page at facebook.com/WCAlumniAssociation.
Campus is calling your name! Pack your bags, call your friends and head to
campus for Homecoming 2018. We’ll be here to welcome you with our all-new
Homecoming Hot Spot, an exciting football game, reminiscent reunion offerings,
a reflective chapel service and much more!

     ONLINE INFORMATION FOR HOMECOMING:
                www.westminster.edu/homecoming
                  You can find information about:
   •0 Online reservation form       •0 Weekend details
   •0 Schedule updates              •0 Accommodations

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You can have          FUN all year long
       with the Westminster College Alumni Association!
      Homecoming isn’t the only time to have fun and reconnect with
        Mother Fair. Join us for one of our many local, regional and
       national alumni events throughout the year. Visit our calendar
                 often for a list of updated event offerings.

                           ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

              www.westminster.edu/alumni/events

WESTMINSTER ADMISSIONS TOURS
IS THERE A FUTURE
TITAN IN YOUR FAMILY?
Contact the admissions office
to register for a tour. For
Westminster Legacy Scholarship
information call
1-800-942-8033 or visit
www.westminster.edu/admissions.
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REUNION
                        PHOTO SCHEDULE
                          SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13
          All photos will be taken on Senior Terrace. Rain location is Old 77.

      •   10:45 a.m.    5th Cluster Reunion, Classes of 2012, 2013 & 2014

      •   11 a.m.       55th Reunion, Class of 1963

      •   11:15 a.m.    50th Reunion, Class of 1968

      •   11:30 a.m.    60th Reunion, Class of 1958

      •   11:45 a.m.    65th Reunion, Class of 1953

      •   Noon          25th Reunion, Class of 1993

      •   12:15 p.m.    20th Cluster Reunion, Classes of 1997, 1998 & 1999

      •   12:30 p.m. 40th Cluster Reunion, Classes of 1977, 1978 & 1979

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11
7:30 p.m. 			                                      7:30 p.m.
Celebrity Series: Catapult 		                      Theater Department
Orr Auditorium                                     Performance:
An “America’s Got Talent” finalist                 Love’s Labour’s Lost
from Season 8, Catapult is a magical               Beeghly Theatre
production that features incredible                A new musical based on the play
dancers who work behind a screen                   by William Shakespeare. Songs by
to create shadow silhouettes of                    Michael Friedman & book adapted
shapes from the world around us.                   by Alex Timbers. Event is FREE
Tickets start at $30. Student $12.                 for current students, faculty, staff
Contact Georgene Gib                               and administration (must present
724-946-7354 or visit                              Titan ID). $15 for non-WC students,
www.westminster.edu/celebrity.                     seniors & alumni. $20 for general
                                                   admission. To purchase tickets,
                                                   please contact Dr. Karen M. Dabney,
                                                   dabneykm@westminster.edu.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12                      6 p.m.
                                        50th Reunion Gathering
7:15 a.m. – 8 p.m.		                    Park Inn by Radisson, West Middlesex
TUB Food Court 			                      Class of 1968
1st floor McKelvey Campus Center

7:15 a.m. – 11 p.m.
WE Express
1st floor McKelvey Campus Center
featuring Starbucks coffee

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Titan Gift Shop
2nd floor McKelvey Campus Center

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Professional Development
                                        6 p.m.
Center
2 floor McKelvey Campus Center
 nd
                                        ALUMNI AWARDS
1 – 4:30 p.m.			                        RECEPTION & DINNER
Golden Tower Society                    Witherspoon Room
Hospitality Suite                       McKelvey Campus Center
McGill Library                          Each year the Alumni Association
Classes of 1930-1968                    recognizes alumni who have made
Gather with friends and pick up your    outstanding contributions to their
registration packets and weekend        communities, professions and
information. Light refreshments         Westminster. This year we will honor
available.                              the following alumni with the Alumni
                                        Citation Award: James A. Giel Jr.
1 – 4:30 p.m.			                        ’74, Jacqueline J. Jaros ’92, Mark
Art & Memorabilia Display               A. Longietti ’85. Stephanie Martin
McGill Library                          Kerns ’07 will receive the Outstanding
Peruse art and memorabilia displays     Young Alumni Award and Vanessa
submitted by the Class                  Restifo ’19 will be the Rising Titan
of 1968.                                Award winner. We encourage you to
                                        attend this special dinner honoring
1 – 4:30 p.m.		                         these recipients.
Westminster Titan Photo Area
McGill Library
Come take some fun snapshots of you     6 – 11 p.m.
and your friends. Sponsored by McGill   Titan Club
Library staff.                          Galbreath Dining Facility

2 p.m.				                              7:30 p.m.
Tour of Campus 			                      Theater Department
Departs from McGill Library             Performance: Beeghly Theater
Walking and riding options              Love’s Labour’s Lost
available.                              See page 4 for full details.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13                   CAMPUS FOOD OPTIONS
9 – 10:30 a.m.                         • Food Trucks
                                         on the side walk leading from
Golden Tower Society
Hospitality Area		                        McKelvey Campus Center to Orr
Wallace Memorial Chapel Narthex
Classes of 1930 – 1968                 • 9TUB Food Court
                                           a.m. – 8 p.m.
Didn’t have a chance to pick up your
weekend reunion packet on Friday?         1st floor McKelvey Campus Center
Stop by and pick up your materials
Saturday morning before the            • 11Duffa.m.Student  Restaurant
                                                     – 1 p.m.
Homecoming Worship Service.
                                          Enter through the courtyard
9 a.m. – noon			                          between Galbreath and Browne
Homecoming Hospitality Central            residence halls
1st floor McKelvey Campus Center
Classes of 1969 – 2018                 • Fusco
                                         Concession Stand
                                               Plaza by Memorial Field
Spend time with friends in the
TUB, sign the chalkboards, locate
weekend information and enjoy light    • Witherspoon
                                         Homecoming Luncheon
                                                     Room
refreshments.
                                          Buffet will open at 11:30 a.m.
                                          3rd floor McKelvey Campus Center
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
                                          This casual buffet luncheon is a
Titan Gift Shop
                                          perfect option for those looking
2nd floor McKelvey Campus Center
                                          to have a sit-down location to eat
                                          lunch. Pre-registration required/
9 a.m. – 11 p.m.
                                          suggested. Tables will be labeled
WE Express
                                          for the 50th, 55th, 60th, and 65th
1st floor McKelvey Campus Center
                                          reunion classes so that they can
featuring Starbucks coffee
                                          easily locate their classmates.

                                         9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
                                         Homecoming Worship Service
                                         Wallace Memorial Chapel
                                         All alumni are welcome to join
                                         in worship led by Rev. Dr. Judd
                                         McConnell ’55 and the class of 1968.

                                         10 a.m. – Noon
                                         Titan Radio Live remote
                                         Quad

                                         11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
                                         Tiny House Open House
                                         Corner of Prospect Street &
                                         Westminster Drive

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NEW THIS YEAR!
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
WESTMINSTER HOMECOMING
                                           • The Office of Diversity & Inclusion,
                                             the Office of Faith & Spirituality and
HOT SPOT:                                     Interfraternity Council (IFC) invite
An All Campus Celebration in the Quad!        their alumni and friends to join them
Join with family & friends and enjoy the      in the Quad – look for the signs!
All Campus Celebration! There will be
something for everyone. Sponsored by       • Game tent and activities for kids
the Alumni Association and Student         • Food trucks will be on site
Government Association.
                                           • Live radio remote with trivia contests
                                             – a chance to win prizes from local
• Head   Football Coach Scott Benzel
  will fire-up the crowd with a
                                              businesses. Broadcast alumni
                                              interviews. (10 a.m. – 12 noon)
   pre-game pep talk

• The homecoming court will be
                                           • Ferguson Open House – Take a trip
                                             down memory lane on a guided tour of
  introduced on the steps of McGill           Ferguson Hall. Reconnect with women
   Library                                    from your chapter in the chapter
• The Westminster Titan marching
  band and the New Wilmington
                                              rooms and see what they are doing in
                                              their suites. Panhellenic Council and
   Greyhound High School band will fill       chapter leaders will be available in
   the air with festive music                 Ferguson lobby. Refreshments will be

• Catch
                                              provided.
        up with faculty members at
  the “School & College Tent”              • Special Greek Alumni Tent for

• Find
                                             former Delta Zetas, Sigma Nus, and
       out more information about our
                                              Chi Omegas sponsored by Jennifer
  graduate programs
                                              Williams ‘68

*Visit with our Titan mascot

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.                              11:30 a.m.
Little Library                                5th Cluster Reunion Luncheon
TUB                                           Berlin Student Lounge
Little Library is a new organization          2nd floor McKelvey Campus Center
on campus established by the                  Classes of 2012, 2013 & 2014
School of Education. Our intent is
to fund books for first graders in            12 p.m.
high needs elementary schools. Our            Alumni Band Rehearsal
emphasis is on creating a family              Orr Auditorium
bonding experience while improving
reading skills at home. Visit the             1 p.m.
table to learn more.                          Campus Tour
                                              Information Desk
11 a.m.                                       Walking and riding options available.
Women’s Volleyball Game vs.
W&J
Buzz Ridl Gymnasium
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AT THE
                                               6 p.m. – Midnight
                                               Titan Club

STADIUM!
                                               Galbreath Dining Facility

                                               4 p.m.
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.                               Alumni Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal
Biology, Molecular Biology &                   Patterson Room 51
Environmental Science Reception
Burry Stadium tent area                        4 p.m.
All alumni and their families are invited to   Alumni Volleyball Game
stop by and reconnect with biology and         Buzz Ridl Gymnasium
environmental science faculty, have snacks     Please Contact Tammy Swearingen
and sign our guest book!                       724-946-7320
                                               swearitl@westminster.edu if you plan
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.                               to attend or play.
Mobile Bookstore
Stop by and purchase your Titan merchandise.   7 p.m.
                                               Alumni Jazz Ensemble
12 p.m. through halftime                       Berlin Lounge
School of Education Table		                    2nd floor McKelvey Campus Center
Alumni Association Tent at Burry Stadium       Come listen to the delightful sounds
Education alumni are encouraged to stop        of our talented alumni and students.
and say hello to faculty and their former
professors.                                    7:30 p.m.
                                               Theater Department
12:30 p.m. through halftime                    Performance: Beeghly Theater
Alumni Association Tent                        Love’s Labour’s Lost
Burry Stadium                                  See page 4 for full details.
Stop by and say hello to current Alumni
Council members and get your free Pittsburgh
Popcorn Company popcorn. Face painting for
                                               EXPERIENCE THE GAME LIVE!
kids of all ages will be available.            The Westminster Cable Network (WCN)
                                               will telecast the Homecoming game
12:30 p.m. through the end of                  live on cable television over Armstrong
the game                                       (Channel 72, New Wilmington; Channel
1852 Society Donor Event Tent                  204, Grove City) andComcast (Channel
Corner of the track at Memorial Field          183, New Castle) Cable systems. The
1852 Society members are invited to cheer on   event will also appear live online and on
the Titans and enjoy refreshments together.    mobile smart devices at www.wcnlive.
(*By invitation only)                          com, and will be archived for later
                                               on-demand viewing at vimeo.com/
1 p.m.                                         wcn247/videos.
Titan Football Kick-off      		                Titan Radio will broadcast the
Memorial Field                                 Homecoming game live as well.
Titans vs. Thiel Tomcats                       Listeners can tune to 88.9 FM on the
                                               FM dial, listen online at titanradiolive.
Half-time                                      com, or listen on mobile devices using
Alumni Marching Band and                       the FREE Titan Radio app for apple and
Crowning of Homecoming                         android, and also through amazon alexa.
King & Queen                                   All live coverage will begin at 12:45 p.m.
Memorial Field                                 the day of the game.
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REUNION RECEPTIONS                         SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14
AND DINNERS
                                           9:30 – 11 a.m.
Alumni Social                              Meditation Walk
4:30 p.m.			                               Sandy Edmiston Memorial Labyrinth
Hop Asylum Brewery                         Field Station
South Market Street, New Wilmington        Come on your own schedule.
Light hors d'oeuvres provided
		                                         11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
20th Cluster Reunion                       Duff Student Restaurant
4:30 p.m. reception                        Galbreath Dining Facility
Classes of 1997, 1998 & 1999
The Loft @ The Crane Room, New Castle      11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
                                           TUB Food Court
25th Reunion                               1st floor McKelvey Campus Center
4:30 p.m. reception
Class of 1993		                            11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
The CR Room @ The Crane Room, New Castle   WE Express
                                           1st floor McKelvey Campus Center
40th Cluster Reunion		                     featuring Starbucks coffee
6 p.m. reception
6:30 p.m. dinner                           1 p.m.
Classes of 1977, 1978 & 1979               Rehearsal for Ray Ocock
Avalon @ Buhl Park, Sharon, PA             Memorial Celebration
				                                       Wallace Memorial Chapel
50th Reunion
6 p.m. reception		                         2:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m. dinner                           Theater Department
Class of 1968		                            Performance: Beeghly Theater
Gallo’s Italian Villa, New Castle          Love’s Labour’s Lost
                                           See page 4 for full details.
55th Reunion
5:30 p.m. reception		                      3 p.m.
6:15 p.m. dinner 		                        Ray Ocock Memorial Celebration
Class of 1963		                            Wallace Memorial Chapel
Tuscany Square Ristorante, New Castle      A Celebration of “Mr. O” 1928 – 2017.
                                           Reception to follow at the New
60th Reunion                               Wilmington Presbyterian Church.
4:30 p.m. reception                        RSVP for attendees and singers
5:30 p.m. dinner			                        encouraged. See page 11.
Class of 1958
Witherspoon Room,                          7 p.m.
3rd floor McKelvey Campus Center           Vespers Service
                                           Wallace Memorial Chapel
65th Reunion                               The Rev. Jim Mohr, College Chaplain,
4:30 p.m. reception                        will be the speaker.
5:30 p.m. dinner
Class of 1953
Witherspoon Room,
3rd floor McKelvey Campus Center
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DUE
   RSVPsOBE R
    OCT 18
     3, 20
                    REGISTER ONLINE
   at www.westminster.edu/homecoming

                QUESTIONS?
    CONTACT WILEY ALUMNI HOUSE
       alumni@westminster.edu
           724-946-7364

ADDITIONAL RESERVATION
INFORMATION
    •   Mail reservation form and check payable to Westminster College to Wiley Alumni
        House, Westminster College, 319 S. Market St., New Wilmington, PA 16172.
    •   By phone 724-946-7364.
    •   No tickets are issued for reunion luncheons, receptions or dinners.
        Please check in at the door.
    •   Football tickets may be purchased at the hospitality areas or at the Memorial Field
        ticket booth.
    •   Sorry, no refunds after September 30.

                 ONLINE WEEKEND INFORMATION
         Go to www.westminster.edu/homecoming for an online
          reservation form, schedule updates, weekend details and a list
           of area accommodations. The online schedule will be updated
        frequently and provide the most up-to-date information on events.

Campus Alcohol and Tobacco Statement
Please remember alcohol and illicit drugs are prohibited on the grounds of Westminster College. There
shall be no use, possession, sale or serving of alcoholic beverages while on or in College property. This
policy applies to all members of the College community as well as to guests and visitors to our campus.
Also, smoking is prohibited at Burry Stadium and Memorial Field House as well as at all varsity outdoor
athletic venues. Public Safety will be enforcing each of these restrictions. Thank you for your cooperation.

                    SHARE YOUR WEEKEND WITH US!
                 When you arrive on campus be sure to post pictures to
                  @WCTitanAlumni @Westminsterpa and #WCHC18
        Like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/WCAlumniAssociation
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RESERVATION FORM
            You may also register online at www.westminster.edu/homecoming

Preferred name (include maiden)________________________________________ Class year_____________

Guest name(s) (include maiden)_____________________________________ Class year(s)_____________

Email address (required for credit cards)________________________________________________________

Daytime phone______________________________________________________________________________

o Check enclosed OR Please charge my o VISA o Master Card o Discover o American Express

Name on card__________________________________________________ Expiration date_______________

Card #____________________________________________________ 3-digit security code_______________
                                                                                                (on back of card)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12                                       SATURDAY, CONTINUED

50TH REUNION GATHERING                                   40TH CLUSTER REUNION
CLASS OF 1968                                             CLASSES OF 1977, 1978 & 1979
$20 – Number attending_________________                   $45 – Number attending_______________
ALUMNI AWARDS DINNER                                     50TH REUNION
$30 – Number attending ________________                    CLASS OF 1968
                                                           Number attending____________________
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13                                     55TH REUNION
                                                           CLASS OF 1963
HOMECOMING LUNCHEON
                                                           $25 – Number attending_______________
 CLASS OF 1968 – CLASS MEMBERS ONLY
 No Charge. Number attending__________                   60TH REUNION
 CLASS OF 1968 – GUESTS                                    CLASS OF 1958
 $15 – Number attending________________                    $22 – Number attending_______________
 ALL OTHER CLASSES                                       65TH REUNION
 $15 – Number attending _______________                    CLASS OF 1953
5TH CLUSTER REUNION                                        $22 – Number attending_______________
  CLASSES OF 2012, 2013 & 2014
  $15 – Number attending _______________                 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14

ALUMNI SOCIAL                                            RAY OCOCK MEMORIAL CELEBRATION
 $5 – Number attending________________                    VOICE PART IF SINGING______________
                                                          HOMETOWN WHEN IN COLLEGE______
20TH CLUSTER REUNION                                      Number attending____________________
  CLASSES OF 1997, 1998 & 1999
  $25 – Number attending_______________                        Additional Donation to Westminster
                                                               Scholarship Fund:$__________________
25 REUNION
  TH

  CLASS OF 1993
  $25 – Number attending_______________                  TOTAL ENCLOSED $____________________

 *Members of the 50th reunion and a guest are welcome to campus for the weekend as guests of the College for
 MOST events. Advance reservations are required so we may accurately prepare for you. Please remember hotel
    reservations are independent from Westminster event reservations and must be submitted separately.
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Wiley Alumni House
319 S. Market St.
New Wilmington, PA 16172-0001

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