FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 6/6/02

CONTACT:
B.J. Schneck (wschneck@greenville.edu)
Assistant Director of Public Relations
Greenville College
(618) 664-6621

Greenville College Set to Host Sixth Annual Alumni Reunion Weekend June 13-16

Saturday's BlueGrace Concert and Fireworks Highlight Four-Day Weekend

GREENVILLE, ILL. - Greenville College will host its sixth annual Alumni Reunion Weekend Thursday through Sunday, June 13-16. The four-day weekend reunites the classes of 1952, 1957, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, and 1997 for their class reunions.

The weekend kicks off at 6:00 pm on Thursday, June 13 with a picnic, ice cream social, and concert on Scott Field. At 9:00 pm, all are invited to visit the new college observatory located on Ayers Road two miles north of Greenville for stargazing.

On Friday, June 14, alumni and friends will be able to pursue their individual interests as the day offers various workshops and activities. The Panther Pride Golf Scramble, held Friday morning at Indian Springs Golf Club, benefits Greenville College athletics.

The alumni banquet and young alumni family picnic both begin at 6:00 pm on Friday night. The banquet will be held in the Armington Center, and the picnic occurs at Patriot's Park.

This year's alumni banquet features guest speaker, Dr. Robert E. "Ish" Smith, president emeritus of Greenville College. Dr. Smith graduated from Greenville College in 1957 and completed a master's degree at Southern Illinois University. He later received a Ph.D. at Florida State University.

Dr. Smith has long been considered a gifted teacher, coach, and administrator who is known internationally for his influence in introducing baseball to the Olympic Games. He retired in 1999 after 38 years of service to Greenville College.

A full slate of Saturday events, capped off by a fireworks display at Patriot's Park, provides the last full day of activities. At noon, the reunion classes will reconvene for their class reunion lunches. Later in the afternoon, alumni and friends will receive an update on the future of Greenville College in LaDue Auditorium.

After a Mexican fiesta family dinner in Armington Center, the activities move to Patriot's Park where BlueGrace, a Christian bluegrass band, ministers in concert at 7:30 pm. They debuted in 1992 and have performed throughout the Midwest and overseas. The band's two commercial recordings, "Grace Roots" and "No Strings," have both received airplay worldwide. Their newest recording, "Through the Window," is scheduled for release in 2002.

The fireworks, presented by Stephens Family Healthcare of Greenville, begin at 9:00 pm.

To register or obtain further information on the weekend, please visit www.greenville.edu or contact the alumni office at (618) 664-6514.

Greenville College is a four-year accredited Christian liberal arts school with more than 1200 traditional undergraduate, graduate, and adult degree completion students. Founded in 1892 and affiliated with the Free Methodist Church, the college is located in Greenville, Illinois, 45 miles east of St. Louis.

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Last updated: June 7, 2002