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HOMECOMING 2021 OCTOBER 29-30 HOMECOMING 2021 Back and better than ever.

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Miguel Elizalde Michael S. Williams Julia McHugh, Ph.D. THURSDAY OCTOBER 28

6:00 p.m. Barton Art Galleries presents the Friends of Visual Arts Fall Lecture Barton Art Galleries, Case Art Building

Featured Speaker: Michael S. Williams Consultant, Curator, and Founder of the Black on Black Project

For reservations or additional information, contact the Barton Art Galleries at [email protected] or call 252.399.6476. Social distancing and masks required. FRIDAY OCTOBER 29 12:00 p.m. Annual Alumni Tournament Wilson Country Club Grab your clubs and friends and join other alumni for a fun18 holes. Space is limited, so register early by completing the registration form in this booklet or visiting www.barton.edu/homecoming. Check-in begins at 10:30 a.m.

6:00 p.m. New in 2021 Bulldog Bash Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park We’re painting Downtown Wilson blue! Bring your family and be in the company of the Barton community as we enjoy local food trucks and brews, activities, and music by The Embers. You won’t want to miss this inaugural event! A check-in station for Homecoming will be located at the Whirligig Park for your convenience. The park is located at 301 Goldsboro St. South. 7:00 p.m. Women’s Match Wilson Gymnasium The Lady Bulldogs take on in this conference match-up.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 30 9:00 a.m. Check-In / Hospitality Tent Opens Between Harper Hall and Hardy Alumni Hall

Be sure to register in advance! Pick up your registration packet and purchase your Commemorative Homecoming 2021 T-Shirt. 9:00 a.m. - Campus Highlight Tour 2:00 p.m. Bronze Bulldog - Harper Hall Take a tour of our beautiful campus with fellow alumni and friends. Learn more about the latest additions and updates occurring over the last few years. The tour is planned to last no more than an hour. Tours begin at 9:00 a.m. and will run hourly until 2:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m. - ACC Class of 1970 50th Reunion Hardy Alumni Hall

Members of the class of 1970 gather to commemorate their awaited 50th Reunion with a brunch in Hardy Alumnni Hall featuring guest speaker, Tom Parham. A class photo will be taken.

Please R.S.V.P. by September 15, 2021 to C.J. Holliday at [email protected]. Please mail checks to: Bill Gallagher at 9435 Squirrel Hollow Lane,Charlotte, NC 28270. $35 per person, which includes all weekend actitivities. Special discount hotel accommodations may be reserved at the Country Inn and Suites by Radisson using the verbal code “ACC 1970 Reunion.” 10:00 a.m. ACC Class of 1971 50th Reunion Hardy Alumni Hall

The Class of 1971 celebrate their 50th Reunion with a special gathering in Hardy Alumni Hall. Over brunch, check out past editions of the Pine Knot and share memories from your college days as you catch up with friends and the Class of 1970. A class photo will be taken. To reserve your spot, please complete the registration form or call the Office of Alumni Relations at 252.399.6383.

11:00 a.m. - New in 2021 Homecoming Fan Zone Center Campus

Local food trucks and treats, live music, and fun activities for the kids! Tent packages available for organizations and groups to reserve and purchase by emailing [email protected].

2:00 p.m. Football Game vs. Bluefield State Electric Supply Company Field at Truist Stadium Let’s Go Bulldogs! Individual game tickets available for purchase at bartonbulldogs.com through Wide Awake Wilson.

2:30 p.m. Men’s Soccer Match Athletic Complex (Corbett Avenue) The Bulldogs face off in a conference match-up against Converse University.

8:00 p.m. Homecoming Dance Center Campus

Dance the night away and wrap up Homecoming underneath the big tent!

REGISTRATION FORM Please help us in our planning by registering in advance. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29 Annual Alumni Golf Tournament

Name @ $100 Per Player $ @ $400 Per Team $ Class Yr. Phone

Email (required) Team Member Names: Address 1) City State Zip 2) 3) Spouse/Guest(s) Name(s): 4)

Bulldog Bash at the Whirligig Park @ no charge Preferred Name(s) on Nametag(s):

Please see reverse to complete form. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30 You may charge your registration using Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover. Checks should be made payable to Barton College. Class of 1971 50th Reunion Brunch Card # @ $35 Per Person $ Expiration Date 3-Digit Security Code Reserved Alumni Fan Zone Tent for Groups Limited availability. Call the Office of Alumni Relations at Name (252) 399-6383 to reserve and purchase. Includes (as it appears on card) 20ft. x 10ft. Tent, cooler with ice, and two tables. Signature Homecoming Dance @ no charge Make an Annual Fund Gift - Alumni Giving Challege! Greek Giving Challenge Your participation is important! We now invite all alumni to make a gift now to Greek Headcount is now the Greek Giving Challenge! the Fund for Barton. Simply include your gift with your registration. We encourage you to show up for your organization and donate to the Fund for Barton on behalf of your $10 $20 $50 $100 Other $ organization. The organization with the most raised will be announced during halftime and crowned the Additional amount included $ 2021 Greek Giving Champions. Total Enclosed $ Delta Zeta Sigma Phi Epsilon Sigma Sigma Sigma Pi Kappa Phi Mail your Registration with payment before October 22, using the enclosed envelope. Questions? Please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at (252) 399-6383. Phi Mu Sigma Phi Alpha Sigma Phi Delta Sigma Phi HOMECOMING $35 $50 $100 Other $ 2021 barton.edu/homecoming d f c HOMECOMING 2021

Office of Institutional Advancement P.O. Box 5000 Wilson, North Carolina 27893-7000

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