Homecoming Schedule
Friday, October 9
Homecoming Chapel
10:00 a.m. Grace Chapel. Alumni scholarships will be awarded by the
Director for Alumni and College Relations. There will also be a featured speaker.
Annual Homecoming Golf Classic
10:30 a.m. Apple Mountain Resort and Golf Club in Clarkesville, GA. The 18-hole tournament in a two-person Lauderdale format with a shotgun start. Cost is $55.00 and includes green fees, cart, deli lunch, golf balls, TFC logo towels and tees, and prizes. (Directions: http://www.applemountaingolfga.com/directions.asp)
On-Site Registration
11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Lois DeLany Gymnatorium
M2R - Moments to Remember
2:00 - 5:00 p.m. President’s Dining Room. Come share your Toccoa Falls memories and help to preserve our heritage in story and video form. Your story will be added to the TFC video library of collective alumni stories.
2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Office of Admissions Open Counselors and Staff are available to give campus tours, provide literature, and discuss the admissions process.
Women's Varsity Volleyball Game
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Lois DeLany Gymnatorium. TFC vs. Catawba Valley Community College. Concession stand will be open.
Honors' Recital
4:00 p.m. Grace Chapel.
Homecoming Picnic
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Earl Field--moved to the Student Center due to the weather. Buffet lines plus grilling stations "manned" by faculty and staff grillmasters, serving hamburgers and hot dogs to alumni, students, guests, and the entire Toccoa Falls family. Live music will be provided by the TFC Concert Band. Cost $6.95
Women's Cross-Country Race
5:00 p.m. Teams will be running along the creek and ending at the Falls.
Men's Cross-Country Race
5:45 p.m. Teams will be running along the creek and ending at the Falls.
Alumni Board Meeting
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. McCarthy Hall (Teacher Education Building)
Homecoming Alumni/Student Men’s Basketball Game
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Lois DeLany Gymnatorium. This is always a fun event, watching students and alumni vie for "winner" title. Come cheer your team on to victory!
Crowning of Homecoming Queen
8:00 p.m. (immediately following the basketball game) Lois DeLany Gymnatorium.
Ice Cream Social
8:30 – 10:00 p.m. NEW LOCATION on Earl Field!!!--moved to the Student Center due to the weather Root beer floats, smoothies, sundaes, shakes . . . served by Soda Jerks! Come visit with friends. Complimentary.
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Saturday, October 10
5K Walk/Run
8:00 a.m. Meet at The Bell for the 17th annual 5K run through campus. A walk option is available for slower-paced participants. Prizes will be awarded for both categories. Cost is $10. Fee includes a t-shirt.
Car Wash
8:00-10:45 a.m. Parkerson Student Center parking lot. Sponsored by the Outdoor Club.
Alumni Brunch
9:00 a.m. Parkerson Student Center. Reunion classes ending with "4" and "9" will be recognized and certificates will be presented to the 25th and 50th year reunion classes. TFAA president will give a brief report from the Alumni Association. Cost $8.75
Homecoming Parade
11:00 a.m. Third consecutive year for this great event! Features include antique vehicles, a grand marshal, the Homecoming Queen and her court, floats representing student life and ministry, and much, much more!
M2R - Moments to Remember
12:30 - 5:00 p.m. President’s Dining Room. Video tape your TFC memories with a friend, spouse, or former colleague.
High School/Academy Reunion Luncheon
12:30 p.m. Gate Cottage Annex (lower level of Parkerson Student Center.) Enjoy an “open-mike” time with former classmates! Always a favorite! Cost $9.75
Toccoa Falls Elementary Reunion Luncheon
12:30 p.m. Christian Education Building (former Elementary School).
New this year! If you attended the elementary school, we invite you to join your former classmates for a time of fellowship and reminiscing. This promises to be a true memory maker. Cost $9.75
Women’s Varsity Soccer
1:00 p.m. Soccer Field--moved to the Toccoa Elementary School Field.
TFC vs. Bryan College. Concession stand will be open.
Walking Tour of Campus
1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. The Bell. Kelly Vickers (1979) and Carl Fennell (1971) will provide walking history tours of campus, using the Historical Markers as a guide.
Groundbreaking for Gate Cottage Reconstruction
2:00 p.m. Gate Cottage.
Dosien Choir Rehearsal
2:00 p.m. Choir Room (M107)
Book Signing
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. TFC Bookstore. "The True Night Before Christmas" by alumnus Tim Penland and granddaughter.
Dedication of The Leon and Rachel Gathany Museum of Natural History
2:30 p.m. Gathany Museum. You are invited to attend the dedication of the museum building. Dr. Gardner will lead this brief ceremony. We will present Leon with a personalized photo album which chronicles the construction of the museum.
Rubber Ducky Race
2:30 p.m. Gate Cottage Parking Lot. Buy a rubber ducky to benefit a student organization. Come cheer your ducky to victory as it “races” down the creek against hundreds of other ducks. Prizes will be awarded. $1.00 per ducky
Dedication of the Elementary School Bell
3:00 p.m. The Bell. Special dedication ceremony honoring the Sullens Family.
Men’s Varsity Soccer
3:00 p.m. Soccer Field--moved to the Toccoa Elementary School Field.
TFC vs. Columbia International. Concession stand will be open.
Dedication of the Counseling Department Building
3:30 p.m. Between Bandy Hall and the Missions Building.
Homecoming Choir Practice
3:00 p.m. Choir Room (M107)
Senior Class Reception
4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Forrest Hall Lobby. The High School Class of 1964 is sponsoring the 2nd annual reception for graduating seniors. Alumni are encouraged to attend to welcome rising alumni into the association and to strengthen networking opportunities.
Alumni Awards Banquet
6:00 – 7:45 p.m. Parkerson Student Center. Cost is $12.75
Homecoming Concert
8:00 – 9:00 p.m. Grace Chapel. Alumni, students, and faculty will present an hour-long concert that is sure to bless and entertain you!
After Concert Dessert
9:00 p.m. Student Coffee Shop. Student sponsored "open mike" time in their new coffee shop. Drop by for a nightcap and conversation.
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Sunday, October 11
Continental Breakfast
7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Parkerson Student Center. Cost is $4.00
Alumni Chapel Service
9:00 - 9:45 a.m. Williams Chapel. Come worship with us as we sing traditional hymns and hear testimonies from select Toccoa Falls alumni. There will be a brief memorial moment honoring those who have passed away since Homecoming last year. This service will be led by Dr. Gardner.
Worship Service—Campus Community Church
10:00 a.m. Grace Chapel. Join students, faculty, staff, and other alumni in a time of worship.
Sunday Lunch
12:00 - 1:15 p.m. Parkerson Student Center. Cost is $6.75
