Homecoming Date: Saturday, October 19, 2013
Hanover College vs. Bluffton (Ohio)
Homecoming is the perfect time to return to campus to reunite with old friends, enjoy the spirited festivities, and take in the splendor of autumn.
This year, we will celebrate with the classes of:
60 Year Reunion - 1953 (Lunch in Campus Center)
55 Year Reunion - 1958
50 Year Reunion - 1963
45 Year Reunion - 1968
40 Year Reunion - 1973
35 Year Reunion - 1978
30 Year Reunion - 1983 (Lunch in tailgate lot)
25 Year Reunion - 1988 (Lunch in tailgate lot)
20 Year Reunion - 1993 (Lunch in tailgate lot)
15 Year Reunion - 1998 (Lunch in tailgate lot)
10 Year Reunion - 2003 (Lunch in tailgate lot)
5 Year Reunion - 2008 (Lunch in tailgate lot)
Reunion planning will begin this summer. If you are interested in Chairing a Class Reunion Committee, please contact Ann Inman at 812-866-7013. More details will be available this summer!
TRAVEL NOTICE: The bridge that connects Madison and Milton is currently under construction and has a 3 ton weight limit and 36 foot length restriction. All vehicles over this limit will be re-directed to either Markland Dam or to I-65 towards Louisville, KY. To keep informed of the new bridge construction, please visit: http://www.miltonmadisonbridge.com/the-project/
FOOD OPTIONS:
*Tailgate Lunch Tent: (price to be determined)
(Last Years Menu: Pulled Pork, Grilled Chicken, Green Beans, Broccoli Salad, Macaroni and Cheese, Veggie Tray, Cherry Cobbler, Bourbon Bread, Pudding and beverages).
*Underground (located on the lower level of the Campus Center)
http://sodexo.hanover.edu/dining/underground.html
*Shoebox (located in the tailgate lot)
http://sodexo.hanover.edu/dining/shoebox.html
CLASS REUNION PHOTOS
Class reunion photos for the Classes of ’63 will be mailed to attendees in recognition of the landmark 50th reunion. All other reunion classes will have the opportunity to order class photos through the photographer on site.
HANOVER COLLEGE POLICY
Tailgate area opens at 10:00 a.m. No glass or common containers are allowed. Please respect and honor College policy, details at: www.hanover.edu/athletics/men/football/tailgatingpolicy.
TAILGATING
A limited number of tailgate spots are available for rent on Homecoming Day and are on a first-come, first-served basis. See tailgate lot attendant early Saturday morning for availability. Please Note: Reunions in the tailgate lot will already have designated areas for their celebrations. It is not necessary to purchase a space to participate in your reunion, unless you wish to park your car, or place your own tent in the tailgate area.
HANOVER LEGACY PROGRAM
Hanover’s Legacy Program was created to keep alumni and their younger family members connected to Hanover College. Hanover would like to send legacies a small gift to acknowledge them in a special way during significant milestones in their lives. To do so, we need to have some information provided; please go to: http://www.hanover.edu/legacy to read more about it and to sign your legacy up to receive some FREE fun gifts from their Hanover College family.
NO SATURDAY EVENT TICKETS WILL BE MAILED
Upon arrival on campus, please come to the Tailgate lot to register. Reservations may be made online, by mailing the reservation form with a check or charge card number, or by calling Alumni Relations (800) 213-2179 ext. 7012 using a Visa or MasterCard.
PROSPECTIVE STUDENT TOURS
Do you have a son or daughter of high school age who is interested in attending Hanover? The Office of Admission will be glad to arrange a tour of the campus and a meeting with an admission counselor for you. To arrange for a tour in the future, call Lyn Lyon at 800-213-2178 or E-mail admissionvisit@hanover.edu to schedule a time.
LODGING ACCOMMODATIONS
Hotel rooms have been “blocked” for Hanover College Homecoming for a limited amount of time. Please inform the hotel that you are with “Hanover College Homecoming” when making reservations to be included within grouping of rooms blocked for “Hanover Alumni” usage. All prices quoted are before tax.
FOR INFORMATION IN THE MADISON AREA
Call the Madison Area Convention and Visitors’ Bureau at (800) 559-2956 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time or visit their website at visitmadison.org.