1950-1959
July 15-17, 2005
University of North Alabama
** The dates for the Reunion have been changed in order to accommodate the Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa.**
Reunion Committee:
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Jean Ryan Braswell ’51, ’81 William Luckey Crocker Tom Doran ’56 Junior “Wimpy” Gillespie ’56 Bill Godsey ’58 Pauline Gravlee Laura McAnnally Harrison ’55 Janie Barker Haygood ’57, ’62 Gerald “Tuffy” Hudson ’61 Jim Hurst ’55 Edsel Holden ’57 Ray Isbell ’53 Henry Jones Henry King ’60 Ann Morrison McGregor ’55, ’72
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Roy Michael ’54 Don Moody ’55 Joyce Campbell Moore ’56 Paul O’Mary ’52 Tommy Pirkle ’56 Herbert ’54 and Gay Raburn Clyde Roberts ’55 Gene Rollins ’53 Gene Sanderson ’58 Roy Stevens Joe Turbyfill ’54 Judy Turbyfill Meeks ’74 Hoyt Turbyfill ’54 Ernest Wann ’54
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UNA
Dan and Anne Howard
Judy Thompson Jackson ’91, ’02
Carol Spalding Lyles ’70
Becky Taylor ’00, ’04
LETTER FROM THE COMMITTEE
As you know, we have been working hard to put together some exciting events for the Decade of the ’50s Reunion at the University of North Alabama on July 15, 16, and 17. This will be an extraordinary opportunity to celebrate a Golden Anniversary and have the time of your lives.
It may have been 50 plus years since you attended Florence State Teachers College, but we promise to revisit those times and bring back to mind the paths that directed your destiny. The agenda for the weekend looks superb!
We hope to have a large representation of alumni and friends, spouses, former students, faculty, and staff, so that we can share old memories, current activities, and plans for the future. The more of us that participate, the more fun the weekend will be for everyone.
In order to make adequate plans and reservations, a head count is needed. Please respond as early as possible by tearing out the centerfold registration form in this booklet, completing it, and mailing it with your payment to the Office of Alumni Relations at the University or visit the Alumni Relations website (listed below) and register online.
Office of Alumni Relations
UNA Box 5047
Florence, AL 35632
256-765-4201
Alumni1@una.edu
http://www.una.edu/alumni/events/50s_reunion.htm
JULY 15-17, 2005
FRIDAY, JULY 15
TIME FOR A SOLID GOLD REUNION
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION Registration Form
Registration for the weekend of a lifetime will take place under the purple and white stripe tent at the Court Street entrance to Coby Hall. Please come by and check in when you arrive in order to pick up your agenda, name tags, and event tickets.
Parking reserved for the Decade of the ’50s Reunion –UNA Lot B and Coby Hall.
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
LADIES’ LUNCHEON & FASHION SHOW $20.00
Meet your classmates for lunch on the lawn at one of the south’s grandest antebellum homes, Coby Hall. Enjoy informal modeling by your classmates—clothing provided exclusively by Parisian. Your official hostess for this summer soirée and ladies salad buffet will be author of Girls Raised in the South and Putting on the Grits alumna Deborah Rogers Ford ’74, who says “wear your hat and get a hug.”
MEN’S TAILGATE LUNCH $15.00
The athletic director and all the coaches of UNA invite the men from the Decade of the ’50s to Flowers Hall on Pine Street for a box lunch in a grip ’n grin environment. Enjoy personal one on one time with the coaches and visit the newly designed football locker room, athletic training room, practice field, and baseball field.
…A TIME TO WEEP AND A TIME TO LAUGH
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
REUNION OPENING CEREMONY Return to the Gulliot University Center (GUC Performance Center) on campus for a happy days are here again welcome home by President William Cale, current SGA President, Board of Trustees Steve Pierce, and Florence Mayor Bobby Irons. The agenda will include a briefing on “Now and Then.” We will recognize class leaders, Who’s Who, Turris Fidelis recipients, cheerleaders, “F” Club members and many more VIPs relevant to the foundation of our university. We will acknowledge deceased classmates and faculty with a moment of silence and taps.
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
ACADEMIC COLLEGE VISITATION
Hosted by UNA’s Deans, Department Chairs, Faculty and Staff, you are invited to return to campus. Visit Keller Hall/Raburn Wing (College of Business), Stevens Hall (College of Education and Nursing), Wesleyan Hall (College of Arts and Sciences)—refreshments will be served.
Additionally, Bibb Graves, Collier Library, Willingham Hall, the Stone Lodge, Powers Hall, and the former gym (Communications Building) will be open for tours and reminiscing while other buildings, non-existent during the ’50s, also will be open.
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
BREAK – CHECK INTO HOTEL/RELAX
NOTE: A block of rooms are reserved each night at the Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa for our participants.
You are urged to make your reservation as soon as possible to guarantee space. The rooms are discounted to us for $110 per night. Telephone 1-800-593-6450 to inquire. Check in time 4:00 p.m.
REFLECTIONS FROM THE PAST
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
LAWN PARTY w/HEAVY HORS D’OEUVRES $30.00 ea
UNA’s southern plantation, Coby Hall, will be the venue for our Friday evening lawn party/gathering under the stars. This will be your time for informal socializing with the background sounds of the ’50s. Attendees are invited to ‘catch up’ with one another. Dress will be casual. Music will be provided by the Moonlighters with special guest appearances of ’50s alumni.
HOW TIME FLIES
The first day of the Decade of the ’50s reunion is behind us. Adjourn to the Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa, your home, or a local night spot (UNA shuttle buses will run until 10:00 p.m.). Return on Saturday morning to share more memories.
SATURDAY, JULY 16
8:00 a.m. – UNTIL NOON
GOLF OUTING $55.00 ea More information about golf
(greens fee and cart)
The new Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail in Colbert County overlooking the Tennessee River is a must-play course for all of our avid golfers or those desiring the golf experience of a lifetime. At the top of the trail in the state of Alabama, the new Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at The Shoals has hosted near overflow crowds since it opened in August. Schedule the outing as a single or list your foursome on the centerfold registration form.
Note:
Golfers lunch at the RTJ Grill or elsewhere- Dutch Treat
9:00 a.m. – NOON
REGISTRATION continues
Registration for the weekend of a lifetime will take place under the purple and white stripe tent at the Court Street entrance to Coby Hall. Please come by and check in when you arrive in order to pick up your agenda, name tags, event tickets, and weekend favors.
Parking reserved for the Decade of the ’50s Reunion
UNA Lot B and Coby Hall
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
CAMPUS TOURS
Join members of the National Alumni Association on the lawn at historic Rogers Hall for a walking tour of campus with stops along the way for storytelling and reminiscing. We will stop at all landmarks past and present and hear about the history of each and the development opportunities for the future. UNA’s Jazzman gourmet coffee bar in the Guillot University Center will be open to welcome the Decade of the ’50s attendees.
Cash coffee/snack bar
Handicapped accessible carts available
upon request
11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
LUNCH WITH THE LIONS (LEO III & UNA) $15.00 Join former faculty members from Florence State Teachers College for lunch on the lawn of the President’s Home. A buffet will be served inside the observatory at the Lion Habitat. Visit with guest faculty at each table and tour the newly renovated home of Dr. and Mrs. Cale. RAIN LOCATION: GULLIOT UNIVERSITY CENTER
DO YOU REMEMBER WHEN?
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
“TALK SHOW:” How FSTC Impacted My Life
The GUC Performance Center (a quaint theatre-style setting) will be the venue for select classmates to take the opportunity for testimonials of FSTC’s impact on their careers and life choices!
Remarks, Q & A, and storytelling follows time permitting.
Panel Members
Pauline Gravlee
Laura Harrison
Janie Haygood
George Lindsey
Tom York
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
CLASS BREAKOUT SESSIONS
The atrium of the Guillot University Center will offer ample space for group gatherings and photo opportunities. Memorabilia from the ’50s and booths displaying items of interest will be available.
Classes of 1950-1953 (2:30 picture)
Classes of 1954-1956 (3:00 picture)
Classes of 1957-1959 (3:30 picture)
Meet on the staircase in the atrium at the appropriate time for group photos
Ice cream sundae bar will be available
during breakout sessions
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
BREAK/FREE TIME
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
CLASS MIXER Cash Bar
The grand Marriott Shoals Conference Center Ballroom will be the location of the Saturday evening gala. For the pre-event mixer, arrive early and meet and greet your renewed acquaintances in the atrium prior to dinner.
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
DINNER & DANCE $60.00 ea Cash Bar
The finale´ of the reunion weekend consists of an elegant banquet and live entertainment at the Marriott Shoals Conference Center. Please indicate on the registration form your choice of meal (prime rib or herb-roasted chicken). After dinner, music will be provided by the Emerson Scott Orchestra—-perfect for listening, reminiscing, and dancing.
Dress for the evening will be coat and tie or cocktail dress/pantsuit.
SUNDAY, JULY 17
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
BREAKFAST BUFFET $20.00 ea
Marriott Shoals Conference Center
Prior to checking out of the hotel (11:00 a.m. checkout), join your old and new friends for a buffet feast that will be sure to satisfy. Commuter guests and hotel guests are encouraged to meet for this exit outing, and share hugs and farewells until next time.
A limited number of rooms are reserved Friday night and Saturday night at the new hotel. Reservations must be made directly with the hotel. Rooms will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Telephone (256) 246-3600
THANKS
FOR THE MEMORIES
REUNION ODDS AND ENDS
A NEW STANDARD OF LUXURY IN FLORENCE
Plan now to spend your entire reunion weekend with friends and classmates. Accommodations are available at the Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa on the banks of the Tennessee River. A limited number of rooms have been reserved at a special discounted rate of $110 per night (includes tax). Reservations must be made directly with the hotel by July 10th to obtain the special rate; you must identify yourself as a member of the UNA Decade of the ’50s Reunion. You must make your own reservations by contacting the hotel. Hotel accommodations must be made by July 10th.
Please indicate on the reservation form if you wish to use the free shuttle service from the hotel to the campus.
Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa
800 Cox Creek Parkway South
Florence, AL 35630
Telephone: 1-800-593-6450
REUNION WEEKEND VIDEOS
will be available to order.
DVD or VHS $15.00
UNA SHUTTLE BUSES will be available for driving tours around campus which will highlight some of the remarkable changes that have taken place. Additionally, the shuttles will run back and forth at regular intervals between campus and the hotel for your convenience. If needed, the shuttles will make the run to the Robert Trent Jones Golf Course (approximately 10 miles) on Saturday morning at 7:15 a.m. for golfers and return them to the hotel when the outing is complete. Please mark the reservation form if you need this transportation.
Memorabilia for display, pertaining to the decade, may be sent to the Office of Alumni Relations or delivered to Rogers Hall on campus by July 1. Please telephone 256-765-4201 for confirmation.
Encourage your classmates to attend all phases of the reunion. If you have not heard from your classmates about this exciting reunion, please contact them by telephone. We have mailed correspondence to all alumni and students of record during the ’50s for whom we could identify addresses and current names. Guests from the years before and after the Decade of the ’50s are welcome to attend any and all events. Please register accordingly.