The Class of 1979 – 45th Reunion

We are excited to celebrate the Class of 1979’s 45th reunion at Homecoming & Reunion Weekend, Nov. 1-2, 2024.

The reunion committee will send out updates regarding events, registration information and more throughout the summer.

Reunion Committee

Reunion Committee

Christy Anderson ’79
Greg Hicks ’79
Annette Metcalf ’79
Ray Turner ’79

Schedule of Events

Friday, Nov. 1

Rock the Block

5 – 9 p.m.
Young Commons & Haggard Avenue

Kick off your Homecoming weekend festivities at this block party with the entire Elon community of alumni, faculty/staff and students. Sample menus from a variety of food trucks, challenge your friends to a game of corn hole, dance to live music performed by Soul Psychedelique or enjoy the inflatables and Kid’s Tent activities with your children.

Saturday, Nov. 2

Welcome Home College Coffee

9 – 10:30 a.m.
Scott Plaza (in front of Alamance Building)

Celebrate the beloved Elon tradition alongside fellow alums, faculty, staff and students. Enjoy light breakfast pastries, coffee and juice. Jumpstart your day at College Coffee!

All Alumni Tailgate Village

11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Schar Center 

The ticket price includes a hearty tailgate lunch (vegetarian and vegan options available) and your favorite lawn games and music. The tailgate village includes general seating and reserved areas for all Greek Reunions, Class Reunions and Cohort Reunions.

Elon vs. Campbell Football Game

2 – 5 p.m.
Rhodes Stadium 

Don’t miss the Phoenix taking the field against Campbell! Class and affinity reunion groups may select to sit together by using the drop-down menu on the future registration form.

PostGame Zone

5 – 6:30 p.m.
Schar Center

Gather after the football game with friends and family to close out the weekend. Grab some snacks and drinks before heading off campus, say your farewells and celebrate Homecoming with us one last time.

Donor Honor Roll

  • Kerrii Brown Anderson ’79
  • Jane Booth ’79
  • Gary Brant ’79
  • Teresa Frazier ’79
  • Greg Hicks ’79
  • Dennis Lawson ’79
  • Jane Devine McLemore ’79
  • Robin Moser ’79
  • Tom Nelson ’79
  • Cathy Watkins Riddle ’79
  • Ned Ryerson ’79
  • Norma Escalante Stratchko ’79
  • Ray Turner ’79
  • Grayson Whitt ’79
  • Bill Zint ’79

*Updated 7.31.2024

Hotel Accommodations/Things To Do

For reunion information or volunteer opportunities, please contact:

 

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