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Want to buy a mom, dad or grandparent a t-shirt? Wander no more! T-shirts found here! Parents please stop by the parent booth at the Homecoming Hangout and meet members of the Parent’s Council. Free coffee will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sterling College parent and grandparent attire will be available for purchase while supplies last.

Young Alumni Reunion Classes 1998-2013 - SaturdayWonder if that classmate is married yet? Wondering if that classmate has a job, and if they can get you one? Stop by the tent on the south side of Smisor Stadium during the game. All alumni from the past 15 years and their families are welcome! Sign up for SC freebies, update your information and enjoy catching up with your friends from SC.

Sterling College Merchandise - SaturdayWondering how to promote your Alma Mater? Wonder no more! Shop the Sterling College Bookstore Homecoming Sale 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17-19, or shop online at www.sterling.bkstr.com. Sterling College clothing and souvenirs will be discounted 20%. All proceeds contribute to student success at SC. Sterling College Alumni, Parent and Grandparent clothing will be available for purchase on Friday and Saturday at registration only through the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations booth located on the east side of the student union.

Alumni Banquet - SaturdayOne of the highlights of Homecoming is the Saturday Alumni Banquet. Reunion classes, Alumni Award recipients and the Alumni Council members will be recognized. The reception will start at 5 p.m. in the East Cafeteria, followed by the banquet in the West Cafeteria at 5:30 p.m. The program will end at 7:30 p.m. so that banquet attendees have the opportunity to attend the theatre production of South Pacific at 8 p.m. Come hear some of the wonders of SC from our new president, Scott Rich. Due to limited seating, please reserve your ticket by completing and mailing the event registration form in this brochure by Thursday, Oct. 10. There will be no refunds after Oct. 10.

Register onlineDon’t wander the web. For more information and to register online, go to www.sterling.edu/alumni/homecoming-registration.

Alumni CollegeYou are invited to join students in the classroom and learn from professors of the past and present. Esteemed Sterling College faculty from the last four decades will be instructing classes for current students and alumni.

I would like to attend a lecture in the following fields:___ Theology and Ministry___ Literature___ History___ Art___ Business___ Science

Other: ________________________________________________________________

Do you have a favorite professor who you would like to hear from? If so, give us your suggestion: ____________________________________________________________

Don’t make us wonder any longer.Send your registration today!

2013-2014 Verse of the Year

“Then the LORD said: “I am making a covenant with you. Before all your people I will do wonders never before done in any nation in all the world. The people you live

among will see how awesome is the work that I, the LORD, will do for you.”

Exodus 34:10 (NIV)

Homecoming 2013 | October 17-19

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Thursday, October 178 p.m. South Pacific, Culbertson Auditorium, Spencer Hall

Friday, October 189:30 a.m. Inauguration of President Scott Rich1 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Alumni and parent registration available.1 p.m. Legacy Visit Day with Admissions (special visit for children of alumni)1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Alumni College, various classrooms around campus2 p.m. Women’s Warrior Soccer vs. Ottawa University4 p.m. Men’s Warrior Soccer vs. Ottawa University4 p.m. Reunion Receptions 1963 – Sterling Reformed Presbyterian Church, 412 S. 8th St. 1993 – Susan Reed’s home, 720 N. Broadway, Sterling. Contact Susan at susan67579@gmail.com for details. 70s Decade – Presentation Lab, third floor, Cooper Hall 1988 – Incubation Lab, second floor, Cooper Hall6 p.m. Reunion meal (same location unless otherwise noted) 70s Decade – Heritage Hall, third floor, Cooper Hall 2003 – Potluck at CrossPoint Church6:30 p.m. 1983 – Home of Terry ’83 and Kristin (Kirby) fs83 Robson, 19516 W 30th St, Abbyville KS. Contact John Pitzer, john.pitzer@gmail.com, or Amy (Minish) Balzer, abbalzer@eatel.net for details.7 p.m. Warrior Volleyball vs. Friends University, Gleason Center8 p.m. South Pacific, Culbertson Auditorium, Spencer Hall

Saturday, October 197:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Pancake & Sausage Feed, United Presbyterian Church, 309 N. Broadway10 a.m. Homecoming Parade, Downtown Broadway10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Alumni and Parent Registration available at Hangout on East Lawn of Cooper Hall11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Homecoming Hangout; Student-led campus tours; Hamburger lunch available for purchase, $6/person1 p.m. Young Alumni Reunion tent south of Smisor Stadium1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Alumni and Parent Registration available in Student Union1:30 p.m. Warrior Football vs. Friends University and crowning of royalty4 p.m. Alumni softball game following football game 5 p.m. Alumni Banquet Reception, East Cafeteria5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. – Alumni Banquet, Alumni Honor presentations, Fine Arts Hall of Fame inductions, West Cafeteria 8 p.m. South Pacific, Culbertson Auditorium, Spencer Hall

Alumni Registration Sign the guest book so no one will wonder where you were! Please register at on Friday between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. in Cooper Hall. On Saturday, register at the Alumni Tent in the Homecoming Hangout area between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Free coffee will be served and Sterling College Alumni merchandise will be available for purchase. Leave a note for a friend so they don’t wander off looking for you.

Alumni College - FridayWonder what classes are like today at Sterling College? Come find out! Spend Friday experiencing SC from a student’s perspective again. You are invited to join students, sit in the classroom and learn from professors of the past and the present. Esteemed Sterling College faculty from the last four decades will be instructing classes for current students and alumni. If you are interested in learning about the classes being offered, fill out the reply card to receive more information.

Legacy Student Visit Day - FridayAfraid your student will spend too much time wandering around a large campus? Show them the wonders of Sterling College! Bring your high school student to campus for Homecoming and have an official campus visit. This special event will begin at 1 p.m. on Friday, October 18, and is designed exclusively for SC Alumni and their children or students. Contact the Office of Admissions at 800-346-1017 or email visit@sterling.edu for details.

Reunions - FridayThe main event for each reunion will be Friday afternoon and evening. Each class plans its own schedule and will communicate with other class members. Don’t wander aimlessly; for additional information contact the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations at 620-278-4228 or alumni@sterling.edu.

Homecoming Hangout - SaturdayDon’t let your children wander off! Keep them entertained at the Homecoming Hangout, providing fun for the entire family including: face painting, a petting zoo, inflatables, game booths and more. The hangout is located on the East Lawn of Cooper Hall and opens Saturday, Oct. 19 at 11 a.m. and continues until 1 p.m. Lunch is available for $6/person, payable that day.

Wondering where to stay? Try one of these: Celebration Center Inn-Suites, 1108 E. Highway 56, Lyons, KS, 620-680-6022The Sterling Lake Campgrounds, 620-278-3411For lodging in Hutchinson, visit: www.unitedstates.biz/ks/hutchinson

Event Registration FormTo register, return this form and your payment in the enclosed business

reply envelope by October 10. You may also register by going to www.sterling.edu/alumni/homecoming-registration

Name(s): ______________________________________________________________Address: ______________________________________________________________City: ___________________________ State: ________ Zip: _____________________Email address: _________________________________________________________

Theatre Production Tickets: South PacificALL TICKETS MUST BE PREPAID. NO REFUNDS will be available after October 10. Send in this form and your payment for theatre tickets in the enclosed envelope. You must include payment in order to reserve your tickets. Theatre tickets will be held in your name at the box office.

Adult tickets $8 - (indicate number of tickets)

Thursday, Oct. 17 _____ Friday, Oct. 18 _____ Saturday, Oct. 19 _____ Total # of adult tickets _____ @ $8 each = _____

Senior (65+), Student & Child (10 and under) tickets $5 - (indicate number of tickets)

Thursday, Oct. 17 _____ Friday, Oct. 18 _____ Saturday, Oct. 19 _____ Total # of senior, student and child tickets______ @ $5 each = ______ Total = _____________

Alumni BanquetSaturday, October 19 - 5:30 p.m. - with reception at 5:00 p.m. - Cafeteria; tickets are non-refundable after Oct. 10. Indicate number of tickets ______ @ $25 each = _________ Grand Total Due = ____________

Form of Payment (check one) _____ Check (Please make checks payable to Sterling College.) _____ Phone in to pay by Credit Card (We do not take American Express.)

Inauguration of President Scott Rich - 9:30 am on Friday, Oct. 19_____ Yes, I will be in attendance for the installation ceremony of President Rich. _____ No, I am unable to attend the installation ceremony of President Rich.