Claflin University 138th Homecoming and Founders' Day Celebration Schedule of Events
November 11-18, 2007
Alumni Classes in Reunion: '27, '32, '37, '42, 47, '52, '62, '67, '72, '77, '82, '87, '92, '97, and '02
For more information about Homecoming events, please contact the Office of Communications and Marketing at (803) 535-5077, cslaughter@claflin.edu.
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Miss Joslyn Davis, Miss Homecoming 2007-2008
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Ashford and Simpson, Presidential Scholarship Gala Entertainment |
Hotel Accommodations
Fairfield Inn by Marriott -663 Citadel Road • Orangeburg, SC 29115 • (803) 533-0014 or 1-888-236-2427 • Rates: $75.00 (king sized bed or two queens). Deadline for Reservations: November 5, 2007.
Comfort Inn and Suites - 3671 St. Matthews Road • Orangeburg, SC 29115 • (803) 531-9200 or 1-877-424-6423 • Rates: Double - $69.00 (2 queen beds) • Suite - $78.00 (2 queen & sofa or 1 king and sofa). Deadline for Reservations: November 5, 2007.
Holiday Inn Express -- 118 Sleep Inn Road • Orangeburg, SC 29118 • (803) 539-2900 or 1-800-315-2621 • Rates: $90.00 (kings and doubles). Deadline for Reservations: October 20, 2007.
Howard Johnson -- 3608 St. Matthews Road • Orangeburg, SC 29118 • 1-800-441-1057 • $58.46 • Confirmation Number 54091600. Deadline for Reservations: November 5, 2007.
Special Notes:
• You are responsible for making your hotel reservations.
• Be sure to state that you are with the Claflin University Homecoming Alumni to get the rates above.
• You must guarantee your reservation with a credit card for the first night’s stay. Checks are not accepted.
• Only a limited number of rooms have been reserved at each hotel for Claflin alumni; therefore, please make your reservations early.
Classes in Reunion and Alumni: Please contact Mr. Marcus Burgess at (803) 535-5348, mburgess@claflin.edu for additional information about alumni events, hotel and event packages. |
Schedule of Events
A Claflin Homecoming:
The Art of Leo Twiggs
Through Nov. 19
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Registration Packets
(Packet per person)
Package Deal #1 - $75.00 per person
Friday Night – Young Alumni Social - $25 per person
Saturday Night – Orange and Maroon Ball - $40 per person
Sunday Morning – Alumni Breakfast - $20 per person
Package Deal #2 - $55.00 per person
Friday Night – Young Alumni Social - $25 per person
Saturday Night - Orange and Maroon Ball - $40 per person
Package Deal #3 - $50.00 per person
Saturday Night - Orange and Maroon Ball - $40 per person
Sunday Morning – Alumni Breakfast - $20 per person
Package Deal #4 - $35.00 per person
Friday Night - Young Alumni Social - $25 per person
Sunday Morning - Alumni Breakfast - $20 per person
Classes in Reunion and Alumni: Please contact Mr. Marcus
Burgess at (803) 535-5348, mburgess@claflin.edu for
additional information about alumni events, hotel
and event packages. |
Sunday, November 11
Sunday Morning Worship Service
The James and Dorothy Z. Elmore Chapel
9:30 a.m.
Open to the public.
Gospel Jam Afternoon Explosion
Tullis Arena – JTK
TBA
Admission: TBA
Crowning for Miss Homecoming 2007-2008
Miss Joslyn Davis
WVM Fine Arts Center
7:00 p.m.
Open to the Public
Monday, November 12
“Don’t Forget the Lyrics”
WVM Fine Arts Center
7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 13
Residential Hall Step Show
Tullis Arena – JTK
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 14
Mock Greek Step Show
Tullis Arena – JTK
7:30 p.m.
Admission: TBA
Orange and Maroon Party
Tullis Arena – JTK
9:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Admission: TBA
Thursday, November 15
“Stop the Violence –
Say NO to Degradation and Violence” Concert
Tullis Arena – JTK
8:00 p.m.
Admission: TBA
Friday, November 16
14th Annual Presidential Scholarship Gala
Tullis Arena – JTK
6:00 p.m. -- Silent Auction
7:00 p.m. -- Dinner
7:30 p.m. -- Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
8:00 p.m. -- Entertainment: Ashford and Simpson
Ticket Prices: $200.00 per person – $2,000 per table
To purchase tickets, tables, and sponsorships,
please contact Dr. Iris D. Bomar at (803) 535-5376, Ibomar@claflin.edu.
Young Alumni Social
The Garden Room, Orangeburg Mall
9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Admission: $25 per person
Comedy Extravaganza
WVM Fine Arts Center
8:00 p.m.
Admission: TBA
Saturday, November 17
Homecoming Parade
Lineup begins at Amelia and Seaboard Streets, Edisto Gardens
9:00 a.m.
Homecoming Basketball Games
Claflin University Panthers and Pantherettes vs. Paine College
Tullis Arena – JTK
1:30 p.m.
General Admission: $10
Greek Step Show
Tullis Arena – JTK
8 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Tickets: TBA
Alumni Orange and Maroon Ball
The Garden Room, Orangeburg Mall
10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Admission: $40.00 per person
Sunday, November 18
Alumni Reunion Breakfast
Ministers’ Hall
8:30 a.m.
Admission: $20.00 per person
Founders’ Day Convocation
Tullis Arena – JTK
4:00 p.m.
Open to the public.