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 Nearly 1,000 alumni and friends of Knox College returned to campus to celebrate Homecoming 2008.
The weekend featured close to 100 different events for alumni to enjoy. The festivities began on Friday, October 31, with alumni attending classes with students, the dedication of Borzello Hall and Turner Track, an alumni symposium on presidential debates in American politics, induction of the Knox-Lombard Hall of Fame's newest members, and the "Taste of Galesburg All-Class Reception that evening. New this year was a Halloween party for students, alumni, and their families.
Saturday started with the 5K run/walk and Convocation, followed by the alumni and faculty book signing. The Knosher Bowl was formally dedicated, followed by the Prairie Fire's defeat of Lake Forest in the last home game of the season. The night ended with the Homecoming dinner and dance.
Don't forget! Homecoming 2009 is October 22 - 25. Make your hotel reservations today and come home to Knox!
Highlights from the Homecoming 2008 ...
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Alumni Symposium
More than 200 alumni attended "Is Anybody Watching: The Presidential Debate in American Politics," a discussion led by moderator Robert Seibert '63, professor of political science; Rodney Davis and Douglas Wilson, co-directors of the Lincoln Studies Center; television news reporter Robert Jamieson '65; Michael Lawrence '64, director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute; and Norm Winick '74, newspaper publisher. |
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Robert Jamieson '65, Michael Lawrence '64, and Norm Winick '74 |
Robert Seibert '63 |
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Halloween Party
Students, alumni, and their families enjoyed Halloween fun with carnival games, inflatables, and a costume fashion show.
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"Taste of Galesburg" All-Class Reception
Alumni gathered in T. Fleming Fieldhouse for an all-class informal reception. Hors d'oeuvres were provided by downtown Galesburg restaurants -- Cherry Street "Mud," Pizza House pizza, Landmark spinach bisque, Packinghouse cinnamon rolls, Uncle Billy's spinach bread, and much more!
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9th Annual 5K Homecoming Walk/Run
More than 30 alumni and friends participated in the 5K walk/run on a perfect fall morning.
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Dedications of New Facilities
Knox dedicated three new facilities over Homecoming weekend -- Borzello Hall, Turner Track, and the Knosher Bowl.
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Robert King, director of major and planned giving, holds the end of the ribbon while Bob Borzello '58, Knox President Roger Taylor '63 and Don Fike cut the ribbon at the dedication of Borzello Hall on Friday. Gifts from Borzello and Fike supported the purchase and renovation of the building, which is named in Borzello's honor. View Photos
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Athletic Director Chad Eisele '93; with Sam Malley '47 and Lee Lutz '47, who spearheaded the fund drive for renovation of Turner Track in memory of long-time Knox coach Harold Turner; and Jan Koran '71, chair of the Board of Trustees, at the entrance to the track, as Turner's son, Dr. Kenneth A. Turner '58, speaks at the dedication ceremony on October 31. |
After the dedication of the Knosher Bowl on November 1, the officiating crew invited Harley Knosher to conduct the coin toss before the game. Knosher was presented with the coin, which was engraved "Knox-Lake Forest, November 1, 2008, Harley Knosher Bowl" in honor of the event. |
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Football vs. Lake Forest
Knox College gave the 700 plus alumni who attended the Homecoming football game something to celebrate; a much needed and deserved victory over Lake Forest, 38-27. After the win, Knox College President Roger Taylor '63 was given the game ball.
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Homecoming Dinner & Dance
More than 300 alumni enjoyed dinner and dancing in T. Fleming Fieldhouse on Saturday evening.
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More YouTube Videos:
Book Signing
ABLE House Party
History Exhibit
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Convocation
Candids
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