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Please join us for Family and Friends Day / Homecoming Weekend, September 26-28, 2008! This weekend is designed for all parents, family members, and friends, in order to better acquaint you with the faculty and staff, the organizations and activities, and the overall Shorter experience.

You should have received a brochure with more information about registration for this day. If you have any questions, please contact Emily Messer, Director of Student Activities at emesser@shorter.edu or 706-233-7312.

Click here to download a brochure.

SCHEDULE

Friday, September 26

Pep Rally      9:00 pm      Front Circle

Comedian Cary Long      9:30 pm      Brookes Chapel

About Cary Long: Cary got his start on the hit television show Star Search with Ed McMahon, and has since been seen on Evening at the Improv and VH-1 Stand-up Spotlight with Rosie O'Donnell, as well as two recent appearances on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Clean, funny, and a must to go see!

Saturday, September 27

Hawk Hustle 5K      
8:00 am      
State Mutual Stadium, home of the Rome Braves

Registration required. Deadline is 9/25/08. To register, please visit www.active.com and type "Hawk Hustle" in the event search box.

Carnival    
9:30 am     
Front Circle

Bring the kids and join us for inflatables, games and more!

Alumni Baseball Game      
10:00 am     
Ledbetter Baseball Field

Friends and Family Welcome and Annual Parents Association Meeting       
11:00 am      
Brookes Chapel

Shorter College President Dr. Harold E. Newman will address our visitors with words of welcome. During this program, you will have the opportunity to hear from administrators about what is happening on campus. You will also be able to learn more about Shorter's Parents Association.

Tailgating and Alumni Auction      
Noon-2:30 pm       
Barron Stadium

Bring your grill and all the fixin's and set up your own tailgate party in the Cancer Navigator's parking lot located adjacent to Barron Stadium at 316 West 5th Street.

**Homecoming Football Game vs. Faulkner     
2:30 pm      
Barron Stadium

Alumni award winners, Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees and Homecoming Court will be recognized.

Sunday, September 28

Alumni Led Worship Service
9:30 am      
Brookes Chapel

Featuring a message by former Shorter College president Dr. Larry McSwain and special music by Proclamation alumni and current members.

Fall Baseball Game
Noon     
Ledbetter Baseball Field

** For free tickets to the Homecoming Football Game, you must RSVP to Whitney Mosley at wmosley@shorter.edu or 706-233-7315 by Monday, September 22, 2008. Each family will receive two free guest tickets per student (additional tickets may be purchased from the Shorter College Box Office, 706-233-7288). These tickets may be picked up at the Check-in table before the 11:00am Welcome Meeting in Brookes Chapel on Saturday, September 27, 2008.

 


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