SSU Celebrates Homecoming 2009

Reaffirming educational excellence through scholarship, service, and unity… Homecoming 2009 for Savannah State University kicks into full gear Sunday, October 25th. It’s a longstanding tradition for the University by the Sea- and this year promises to be the most exciting yet! Each year, festivities attract thousands of alumni and supporters in honor of the institution’s rich legacy which dates back to 1890. 2009 Homecoming Committee Co-Chairs,Bonita Bradley and LaSonya Stovall talk with News 3’s Coastal Sunrise Anchor Kim Gusby about the celebration.

Homecoming 2009: Schedule
Sunday, October 25
8 pm             Homecoming Concert, Tiger Arena
                Students: $TBA, Public: $TBA

Monday, October 26
Noon - 2 pm     Money Tree Game Show, Location: TBA
8 pm             Casino Royale Red Carpet Affair, King-Frazier Student Center Ballroom
                Dress Code: Semi-formal, SSU ID Required

Tuesday, October 27
Noon - 2pm     Non-Greek Stroll Off, Felix Alexis Circle
8 pm             Organization Step/Dance Showcase, Tiger Arena
                Students: $7/$10, Public:$10/$15

Wednesday, October 28
Noon - 4 pm     Interactive Novelty Acts I, King-Frazier Student Center Atrium
8 pm             Comedy Show, Tiger Arena
                Students: $8/$12, Public: $12/$15

Thursday, October 29
Noon - 4 pm     Interactive Novelty Acts II, King-Frazier Student Center Atrium
2 pm           SSU National Alumni Association Registration, The DeSoto Hilton
7 pm           The Coronation of Miss SSU 2009-2010, Tiger Arena

Friday, October 30
8 am           SSU National Alumni Association Registration, The DeSoto Hilton
8am             14th Annual Bill Davis Memorial Golf Tournament, Henderson Golf Club
                Call (800) 788-0478, Option 6
10 am - Noon   Career Connections, King-Frazier Student Center
Noon - 4 pm     Campus Carnival, Felix Alexis Circle
2 pm             Orange and Blue Spirit Day (fish fry), Sponsored by the SSUNAA
                Felix Alexis Circle
3 pm             Debut of Campus Channel 96 and Reception
7 pm             SSUNAA Banquet, The DeSoto Hilton, Cost: $60 per person
8 pm             Homecoming Divine Nine Greek Step Show, Tiger Arena
                Students: $10/$15, Public: $15/$20

Saturday, October 31
9 am             Annual Homecoming Parade, Downtown Savannah
12:30 pm         President & First Lady’s Reception for Registered Alumni
2 pm             HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME, T.A. Wright Stadium
                SSU Tigers vs. Edward Waters College
8 pm             Old School Benefit Jam, Tiger Arena, Cost: $TBA
9 pm             SSUNNA Costume Party, The DeSoto Hilton

For more information about Homecoming, visit: www.savannahstate.edu/homecoming/09