Decade of the '70s Reunion

1970-1979

September 21-22, 2007

University of North Alabama

University of North Alabama
Reunion Committee

Donna McCormick Abroms (’79) and Marty Abroms (’81)

Andy Betterton (’75, ’76 & ’81)

Eddie Britton (’74)

Kay Osterheld Davis (’73 & ’00)

Steve Fowler (’75)

Kathy Fortenberry Gamble (’76)

Danny Hendrix (’77)

Steve Harrison (’75)

Cathie Shrader Hope (’74) and David Hope (’76)

Charles Inman (’71)

Mike and Sandra Cox Johnson (’77)

Cynthia Kershaw (’75)

Reeda Lee (’74)

Rick Lester (’77)

Carol Spalding Lyles (’70)

Georgia Crownover McCaig (’75)

Danny Pettus (’75)

Steve and Shelia Pierce (’75)

Steve Pirkle (’79)

Tim (’80) and Susie Morris Ray (’85)

Patricia (’75 & ’77) and Randy Roden (’77)

Ian Sanford (’76) and Nancy Meeks Sanford (’78)

Susan Mitchell Schmidlkofer (’78)

Judy Shannon Sizemore (’75)

Debbie Sherrill Tallman

Elaine Witt (’76)

Judy Thompson Jackson (’91 & ’02)

Missy Pettus

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 ’70s Reunion at the University of North Alabama on September 21 and 22. This will be an extraordinary opportunity to celebrate an anniversary and have the time of your lives.

It has been many years since you attended Florence State University or the University of North Alabama but we promise to revisit those times and bring back to mind the paths that directed your destiny. The agenda for the weekend is awesome!

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. More participants will mean more fun 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 at the bottom of the website page) and make copies of the form to mail in with your fees.

                                                                                                                                                    ROAR LIONS!

Registration for the weekend of a lifetime will take place under the tent at Coby Hall on North Court Street. Please come by and check in when you arrive in order to pick up your agenda, name tags, and event tickets.

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).

Additionally, Bibb Graves, Collier Library, Willingham Hall, the Stone Lodge, Powers Hall, and the former gym (Communications Building) will be open for touring and reminiscing while other buildings, non-existent during the ’70s, also will be open.

4:00 p.m.
All former Collegiate Singers and choral students are requested to come to the choral music room at 4:00 p.m. for a brief rehearsal of the battle hymn and alma mater that will be performed at the conclusion of the lawn party.

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 sounds of the ’70s. Attendees are invited to ‘catch up’ with one another. Dress will be casual.

From the front portico of Coby Hall, President William G. Cale, Jr., our current SGA President Justin 'Bishop' Alexander, Board of Trustees Pro Tempore Steve Pierce, and Florence Mayor Bobby Irons will welcome you back. The agenda will include a brief “Now and Then.” We will recognize class leaders, Who’s Who, Turris Fidelis recipients, Pride of Dixie Band members, cheerleaders, “F” Club members, Collegiate Singers 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.

David Hope (’76) and Deborah Rogers Ford (’74) will emcee the program, and will introduce speakers and performers.

The finale of the evening consists of live entertainment by RePlay, a popular ’70s group, on the front lawn of Coby Hall-perfect for listening, reminiscing, and dancing.

NOTE: Hotel rooms are not reserved. You must make your reservation by telephoning the hotel directly as soon as possible.

City Lodge 256-760-8888 400 South Court Street
Hampton Inn 256-764-8888 2281 Florence Boulevard

Holiday Inn 256-381-4710 4900 Hatch Boulevard
Jameson Inn 256-764-5326 115 Ana Drive

Knights Inn 256-766-2620 1915 Florence Boulevard
Webster Hotel & Suites 256-383-4100 4205 Hatch Boulevard

The first day of the Decade of the ’70s reunion is over. Adjourn to your hotel, your home, or a local night spot. Return on Saturday morning to share more memories.

Registration for the weekend of a lifetime continues in the atrium of the Guillot University Center. Please come by and check in when you arrive in order to pick up your agenda, name tags, event tickets.

Parking reserved for the Decade of the ’70s Reunion at the adjacent to the President’s Home

UNA’s Jazzman gourmet coffee bar and the UNA Bookstore in the Guillot University Center will be open to welcome the Decade of the ’70s attendees.

Join former faculty members from your days as a student. Have brunch in the atrium of the Guillot University Center. A brunch buffet will be served with guest faculty at each table.

The atrium of the Guillot University Center will offer ample space for group gatherings and photo opportunities. Memorabilia from the ’70s will be displayed.

Greek and Organizational Reunions will take place at various locations on campus and on fraternity row. You are invited to visit with the groups of your choice.

Commuter Reunion
Stone Lodge 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Gaye Montgomery Choat 256-699-8227

BCM (formerly Baptist Student Union) 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Charles Inman 256-764-0339

Christian Student Fellowship 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Danny Pettus 256-764-9439

Greek Open House for all Greek fraternity and sorority organizations will be conducted at different times in order that couples may attend together. The Greek Community at the University was started during the early 70s. Some organizations present at that time are not in existence now and some chapters exist now were non existent in the 70s. If a chapter does not have a current house on campus a community location/reception will be provided in a common area at the current Greek residences.

2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Men will meet in a common area in or near fraternity row

Alpha Phi Alpha Napoleon Mitchell 256-766-0882
Alpha Tau Omega Danny Hendrix 256-766-0999

Kappa Alpha Psi Terrance Witherspoon
Kappa Sigma John Schuessler 256-766-9565

UNA Shuttle Busses will run from the parking lot adjacent the President’s Home and the Appleby dorms beginning at 3:00 p.m. on game days and run intermittently to Braly Stadium. They run a full return schedule at the end of the third quarter.

LION WALK
At precisely 4:00 p.m. the Lions football team will disembark from their travel buses and will walk down Royal Avenue to arrive at Braly Stadium, lead by cheerleaders, heralded by the band, and greeted by robust fans. You will want to be there to be a part of the LION WALK.

Join your friends on Spirit Hill for a pre-game party at Braly Stadium (on the hill outside the north end zone.) This is a newly established must-see event for the UNA family. You are invited to celebrate on game days in the fall in Florence with tent parties at the stadium before the game. Game day rallies are the perfect way to get ready for the game and have fun with friends. Tent Parties begin two hours before each game. You will be served under the tent at the top of the hill beside the alumni and friends purple and white spirit tent. See you there!

Back Yard Cookout—includes burgers/hotdogs and all the fixings (food must be preordered and price includes your football game tickets)
$30 each

5:30 p.m.
UNA ALUMNI FIELD FLAG
Join with friends (tickets required) and enter the stadium. Gather at the south end zone by 5:30 p.m. (timing is critical) for an opportunity to carry the UNA Alumni field flag to the sounds of the Pride of Dixie Band during the pre-game show. The group will be recognized as the Decade of the '70s.

6:00 p.m.
UNA FOOTBALL Game Time
University of North Alabama Lions / Muleriders from Southern Arkansas

Meet friends from the past at Swampers Bar and Grill at the Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa located at Wilson Dam. Live music with a '70s flair will by provided in an inviting atmosphere for easy conversation and celebration.
Cash Bar

Entire Weekend Pass (if registered by August 31) $100 each
(includes Gift Bag)

In order to plan the best possible reunion weekend for you, we encourage you to make plans ahead. The weekend pass price is good only if you make advance reservations by August 31. An additional fee of $20 will be incurred if you register after that date or on-site at the reunion.

UNA Shuttle Busses run regularly from the parking lot adjacent the President’s Home and the Appleby dorms beginning at 3:00 p.m. on game days to Braly Stadium. The shuttles run a full return schedule at the end of the third quarter.

MEMORABILIA FOR DISPLAY, pertaining to the decade, may be sent to the Office of Alumni Relations or delivered to Rogers Hall on campus by September 1. Please telephone 256-765-4201 for confirmation that we received your mementos.

ENCOURAGE YOUR CLASSMATES to attend all phases of the reunion. If you have not heard from your classmates about this exciting reunion, we ask that you please contact them by telephone or email. We have mailed correspondence to all alumni and students of record during the ’70s (1970-1979) for whom we could identify addresses and current names. Guests from the years before and after the Decade of the ’70s are encouraged to attend any and all events.

If you have not recently updated your alumni information records, click the link below to do so.
Alumni Record Update