On Aug. 28, 2010, the University welcomed some - Reinhardt ...

A “Golden” Opportunity
The Class of 1960 Celebrates its Golden Anniversary
at Reinhardt’s 2010 Commencement Ceremony
The Golden Anniversary
attendees (bottom) enjoy
recreating a memorable
photograph from their
yearbook.
Below, they pause for a
group shot with their
robes and medallions.
A select group of Reinhardt alumni had a
“golden” opportunity at the College’s 2010
commencement ceremony. More than 40
members of the Class of 1960 returned to
their alma mater to celebrate their Golden
Anniversary. Each was honored and recognized
during the ceremony, and the group
celebrated the occasion before and after
the main event.
“Returning to Reinhardt after having
graduated 50 years ago gave me the chance
to reconnect with friends with whom I
have kept in touch and renew friendships
with those whom I have lost touch,” said
Carolyn Hays, a member of the Golden
group. “I have visited the campus several
times since graduating and have seen some
of the physical changes, but I was amazed
at how different, yet still the same, it looks
today. Reinhardt will always have a place in
our hearts!”
The Reinhardt Office of Alumni honored
the Golden alumni with a celebration
the night before commencement that
included dinner, a video presentation
and a golden medallion
ceremony. The event was the first
time many in the group had seen
each other since graduation 50
years before.
“They were a hoot,” said Jennifer
Wiggins Matthews ‘90, director
of alumni. “They were just full of
laughter and excitement the whole
night. They just had so much to say
and so much to catch up on since
many hadn’t seen each other in so
many years. It was a great time!”
During commencement, the
Golden group wore black robes
along with the medallions they received
the night before. They were the first group
in the commencement processional, and
each was recognized during the ceremony.
“It was such an incredible experience,”
said Bobby Craven during the brunch held
for the group after commencement. “We
felt so honored to be a part of this special
occasion and to be recognized for our accomplishments
was such a privilege. The
whole experience of our reunion at Reinhardt
was first-class all the way.”
After 50 years of much success, the
Golden group offered a bit of advice to the
Class of 2010. “Cherish your friendships,
and make the most of the opportunity
that has been given to you at Reinhardt.”
– LHT
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You are invited to...
FALL FAMILY
& ALUMNI
Friday, October 8
Miss Reinhardt Competition
7–9 p.m. at the Falany Performing Arts Center
For more information, please
contact the Offices of:
Student Activities
770-720-9238
ALD@reinhardt.edu
Alumni Relations
770-720-5509
JAM@reinhardt.edu
www.reinhardt.edu/familyweekend
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Almost 300 students, alumni, faculty and staff
enjoyed Reinhardt’s Fall Family and Alumni
Weekend.
1) Adia Williams ’08 poses in
front of the green screen with
her twin daughters, Carolyn and
Nyla Thomas, and her mother,
Sherryl Skinner.
2) Alexa Huston, a senior business
major from Talking Rock, Ga., was
crowned Miss Reinhardt 2010-11.
3) Reinhardt’s Finest - Emile Ennis,
Michael Cass, Nahum Vigo-
Fas, Owen Bagley and Darwin
Kellogg -received the Talent Show
grand prize.
4) Nahum Vigo-Fas and Kelsey
Syers are all smiles during the
Miss Reinhardt dance number.
Saturday, October 5) Director 9of
Residence Life Nicole Weston
Free Varsity and Lunch her little one, Julie, enjoyed the face painting
Fall booth Festivalon
Fall Family Day.
6) Cotton candy was one of the goodies being
Men’s Soccer vs. Faulkner
University handed out on Fall Family Day. Cheerleaders
3:30–5:30 p.m. at the Jim & Syble Boring
Sports Andrew Complex Bradshaw, Courtney Marks, (left), and
Dinner Amanda (Cost: $6.50) Seyden share a cone. — MSW
11 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Hasty Student Life Center Plaza
11 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Hasty & Gordy Center Plaza
5–6:30 p.m. at the W. Frank & Evelyn J. Gordy Center
Student Talent Show
7–9 p.m. at the Falany Performing Arts Center