50th Reunion

Committee Co-Chairs

Barry Baker ’73
Joanne Dean ’73
Terry Harker ’73

Committee Members

Kathy Croye Arnett ’73
Perry Crouch ’73
Ed Dillabough ’73
Carolyn DeLuca Hughes ’73
Tesa “Terri” Ranney Jones ’73
Kathy Streeter Morgan ’73
Steve Patterson ’73
Jane Kiger Ridge ’73
Deb Ryan ’73
Johnny Shaw ’73
Joel Smith ’73

Friday, October 20

*All events are complementary for Class of 1973 & Golden Alumni members + 1 guest, excluding tickets to the football game. 

Golden Alumni Luncheon & Class of 1973 Induction Ceremony

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Arrive between 11:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. to get checked in before the luncheon begins at 12 p.m. Members of the Class of 1973 and all Golden Alumni are invited to attend this special luncheon, honoring the 50th reunion. Help us welcome them into the Golden Alumni Family! Members of the Class of 1973 are encouraged to attend to receive their medallion and take a class photo.

Golden Alumni Campus Bus Tour

1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

This is a hybrid bus/walking tour of campus for members of the 50th reunion (Class of 1973) and other Golden Alumni (graduated in 1973 or earlier).

Rock the Block: #ElonHome Community Block Party

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 the menus of different food trucks, challenge your friends to a game of corn hole and dance to live music performed by Soul Psycedelique. It will be an evening of fun for everyone!

Saturday, October 21

Welcome Home College Coffee

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

One of the longest standing campus traditions, College Coffee, but Homecoming & Reunion Weekend edition! Make your way to the fountain in front of Alamance to reconnect with classmates and faculty over a cup of coffee and breakfast pastry.

Golden Alumni Transportation to College Coffee & Tailgate

9 – 11 a.m.
Johnston Hall

Gather at Johnston Hall for a shuttle to the Welcome Home College Coffee. Shuttle will drop guests off along Haggard Ave. in front of Scott Plaza, then pick guests back up there to transport over to Lake Mary Nell to the All Alumni Tailgate Village. Return transportation will be provided periodically throughout the day.

Class of 1973 50th Reunion Tailgate

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Lake Mary Nell Promenade

Includes a hearty lunch (vegetarian and vegan options available) and access to the entire tailgate space with music, photobooth, and your favorite tailgate lawn games. There will be reserved seating for the Class of 1973 50th Reunion!

Elon vs. Monmouth Football Game

2  p.m.
Rhodes Stadium

Don’t miss the Phoenix taking the field against Monmouth! Class of 1973 & Golden Alumni may select to sit together by using the drop-down menu on the future registration form.

50th Reunion Dinner

6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Celebrate your 50th Reunion! Share stories and memories of your time at Elon. Reconnect with classmates over a meal while sharing stories, photos and a video commemorating a special time in your lives.

For more information, please contact Cole Hyman ’16 G’21, assistant director of annual giving and leadership giving officer.

• Donna Turnage Adkins ’73
• Pam Berry Aldridge ’73
• Kathy Croye Arnett ’73
• Barry Baker ’73
• Tim Boone ’73
• Gary Brown ’73
• Susan Corbitt ’73
• Perry Crouch ’73
• Ed Dillabough ’73
• Steve Doucette ’73
• Patty Evans ’73 P’01
• Reece Gordon ’73
• Terry Harker ’73
• Steven Honeycutt ’73
• Dan Hoopes ’73
• Carolyn DeLuca Hughes ’73
• Tesa Ranney Jones ’73
• George Kilroy ’73
• Dudley Mattingly ’73
• Kathy Streeter Morgan ’73
• Sheila Walker Padgett ’73
• Steve Patterson ’73
• Deb Mackin Ryan ’73
• John Shaw ’73
• Janie McCulley Simmons ’73
• Joel Smith ’73
• Gray Stanfield ’73

_{*Includes all donors since 1/1/2023}

• Class of 1973 Hotel Room Block – Drury Inn (Burlington)
• List of Hotel Accommodations
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• List of Things to Do
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