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Thursday, October 11, 2007

All Day ~ Lift High the Cross, Gazebo

10:30 a.m. 13th Business Career Conference Keynote Address by Brian Seeliger, ‘86, Burnett Center

11:45 a.m. Business Career Conference Luncheon

1:00 p.m. Afternoon of golfing for the 1958 reunion class

1-4 p.m. Business Career Conference panel presentations, Social Science

4:00 p.m. Business Career Conference reception for alumni speakers & campus community, Levin Room

7:00 p.m. Heritage Worship Service (non-denominational), Bethany Lutheran Church

9:15 p.m. Homecoming Pep Rally, Stroble-Gibson

Friday, October 12, 2007

All Day ~ Lift High the Cross, Gazebo

10 a.m. Arts and Crafts tents open downtown, Main Street

10 a.m. 2nd Annual “Willie/Cat” Memorial Golf Tournament, Salina Municipal Golf Course

10-5 p.m. Alumni Booth open downtown, 129 N. Main

9-5 p.m. Bookstore open

1:30 p.m. Crowning of the Hyllningsfest King and Queen/Swedish Folk Dancing and Entertainment

2:00 p.m. 1958 Class Get-Together, Eugene/Gloria Holdsworth home (630 S. Main)

2:00 p.m. 1952 Class Get-Together, Philip and Marilyn Youngquist home (913 Meadow Lane)

5:00, 6:30, 8:00 p.m. Swedish Smorgasbord, Bethany College Cafeteria

6:00 p.m. Smoky Valley Men’s Chorus, Bethany Lutheran Church

6:00 p.m. 1958 Class Reunion Dinner, Rosberg House Convention Center

6:00 p.m. Fall Awards Dinner, Lindquist Hall

6:00 p.m. 1962 Reunion Dinner, Valley Café, Marquette, KS

7:00 p.m. Talent Show/Homecoming Royalty Crowning, Presser

Saturday, October 13, 2007

7:30 a.m. Coronado Heights Run

8-4 p.m. Alumni Booth open downtown

9-5 p.m. Bookstore open

9:00 a.m. Arts and Crafts tents open downtown

10:00 a.m. Grand Parade, Main Street

12 noon-6 p.m. Swedish Folk Dancing/Entertainment & Demonstrations/Swedish Cooking Demonstrations

12 noon Luncheon for special guests, Levin Room

1:30 p.m. Homecoming Football Game vs. Ottawa Braves, Anderson Field

5:00 p.m. All-Alumni Reception, Stroble-Gibson

6:00 p.m. All-Alumni Fifth Quarter Chili Feed, Stroble-Gibson

7:00 p.m. Class of 1982 – desserts at Ron Wilson home (204 W. Columbus St.)

7:00 p.m. Class of 2002 Gathering at Levi and Janice Esses home (232 N. Second)

8:00 p.m. The Fab Four-Premier Beatles Tribute Band, Presser Hall

Sunday, October 14, 2007

Morning Worship Services at area churches

8:30-10 a.m. All-Alumni Breakfast Buffet in Levin Room, Pihlblad Memorial Union.

noon-5 p.m. Arts and Crafts tents open downtown

4:30 p.m. Closing ceremonies downtown

11:00 p.m. Midnight Madness, Hahn Gymnasium

**Note: those events highlighted in italics are from the Hyllningsfest schedule. Tickets for the Smorgasbord and Saturday evening entertainment are available through the Lindsborg Chamber of Commerce, 104 E. Lincoln, Lindsborg, KS 67456. 1-888-227-2227 or www.svenskhyllningsfest.org 

Alumni Registration Area

When you arrive in Lindsborg, stop in at the Alumni Registration Area (Brick Street Gallery, 129 N. Main Street) open from 10-5 p.m. on Friday and 8-4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Here you can register and visit with other alums and friends. Bethany College Alumni Council members and staff will be there to greet and assist you — and refreshments will be provided.

1952 Class Reunion

Gather at the home of Philip and Marilyn Youngquist (913 Meadow Lane) on Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. for light refreshments and great fellowship. You are also invited to join the group at the All-Alumni Breakfast Buffet on Sunday morning.

1958 Class Reunion

Celebrating the time they began the senior year of their college days, the class of 1958 will have their 50th reunion during Homecoming. Gene and Gloria Holdsworth will open their home at 630 S. Main to host the 1958 class for an informal gathering on Friday afternoon, followed by a 6:00 p.m. reunion buffet dinner and class picture at the Rosberg House Conference Center. You are also invited to join your classmates at the All-Alumni Breakfast Buffet on Sunday morning.

1962 Class Reunion

Class members Robert Kruger, Sue (Habiger) Dahlsten, Jim Pitts, Phyllis (Liljegren) Newson, and Marty (Ehrman) Nelson are currently planning a 45th reunion for the Class of 1962. Beginning with a social hour at 6 p.m. and class picture, class members will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Valley Café in Marquette, KS. This class also plans to gather for the All-Alumni Breakfast on Sunday morning.

1967, 1972, 1987, 1992, 1997 Class Reunions

Join your classmates for Homecoming and Hyllningsfest! Take in all the activities of the weekend — and be sure to come to the Football game and sit with your classmates. Afterwards, head over to the reception and All-Alumni Fifth Quarter Chili Feed in Stroble-Gibson. Class reunion photos will be taken at the Fifth Quarter. You can finish up your night with the great music of the Fab Four in Presser Hall. And if that isn’t enough you can continue your party downtown at one of the local establishments. You are also invited to join your classmates at the All-Alumni Breakfast Buffet on Sunday morning.

1977 Class Reunion

Greg & Susan Lundstrom invite you to join them after the Fifth Quarter at their home (113 N. Third)for lots of fun and light refreshments. You are also invited to join the group at the All-Alumni Breakfast Buffet on Sunday morning.

1982 Class Reunion

Returning to Lindsborg to celebrate their 25th anniversary, the Class of 1982 will be joined by the classes of 1981 and 1983 and enjoy desserts and snacks at the Ron and Carla Wilson home (204 W.Columbus St.) Saturday following the Homecoming Chili Feed. Child care for this particular eventwill be provided at Messiah Church, and the high school age youth attending will be hosted by the Legacy Students of the class of 1982. You are also invited to join your classmates at the All-Alumni Breakfast Buffet on Sunday morning.

2002 Class Reunion

Levi and Janice Esses (232 N. Second), invite you to their home in Lindsborg following the Fifth Quarter Chili Feed Saturday evening for laughs, memories, light refreshments, and fun. You are also invited to join your classmates at the All-Alumni Breakfast Buffet on Sunday morning.

13th Business Career Conference

Brian Seeliger, ’86, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Business Career Conference. The conference also includes a luncheon for alumni speakers, invited students, and faculty; and three panel presentations where alumni speakers will address six different business topics.

All-Alumni Reception/Fifth Quarter Chili Feed

Following the 1:30 p.m. Homecoming football game vs. Ottawa Braves at Anderson Field, all alumni and friends are invited to Stroble-Gibson for a reception and buffet-style chili feed. The reception begins at 5:00 p.m., followed by buffet at 6:00 p.m. This is an opportunity to visit with fellow alumni and friends and this year’s award recipients. A short program will follow the meal, and award winners and five year reunion classes will be recognized.

Lift High the Cross

Join Bethany students and staff in this Homecoming week tradition of lifting high the Cross of Christ. Sign up at the Gazebo for a time to hold the cross and spend some time in prayer and reflection.

Midnight Madness

In its 15th year, this special basketball preview event on Sunday from 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. in Hahn Gym features both the men’s and women’s basketball teams in scrimmages. And, there will be shooting contests for the fans. Included in the event are performances by the Bethany Cheer squad and Dance Team. This event is open to the public with no admission charge.

2nd Annual “Willie/Cat” Golf Memorial Tournament

This memorial golf tournament is a 4-person scramble at $100 per person or $400 per team. With a 10 a.m. shotgun start, the proceeds/profits from this tournament will go to the Bethany Athletic Scholarship in remembrance of Bruce “Big Cat” Nelson and Kim “Willie” Wilson, both members of the class of 1975. For more information, contact Warren Olson at 785-227-3380, ext. 8270 or e-mail to olsonw@bethanylb.edu.  

2007 Hyllningsfest Royalty

When you are downtown enjoying the great food and arts and crafts offered in the booths, locate Ken ‘57 Marilyn ’60 Sjogren and congratulate them on being crowned the 2007 Hyllningsfest Royalty. For more Homecoming information visit Bethany’s Website at www.bethanylb.edu or email Jane Asche at aschej@bethanylb.edu.

Athletic Hall of Honor

The Bethany College Athletic Hall of Honor gives recognition to individuals whose performance on the athletic field during their time at Bethany College was noteworthy and exemplary of the high standards for which Bethany College athletics have historically been known. Former student athletes, coaches, or other significant individuals involved in Bethany College athletics are eligible.

Richard R. Hahn ’52              Curtis M. Griffin ’89             Charles H. Wanamaker ’67

Manhattan, KS                      Lynd, MN                               Gravios Mills, MO

Alumni Coach of the Year

Each year the Hall of Honor Committee will consider nominations for the award of “Alumni Coach of the Year.” This award will be presented to a Bethany College former student or graduate who has directed and coached a secondary or collegiate varsity sport team or teams to a level of performance which is recognized as outstanding by those persons associated with the varsity sport. It is the intent of this award to recognize the coach’s role in the successful athletic program. This is the first year the award is being presented.

Marcus D. Newsom ’92

Waverly, IA

Alumni Gold Award

In order to recognize outstanding achievement and service to society by a graduate of the last two decades,

the Alumni Association of this institution bestows annually the Gold Award. The award honors noteworthy

achievement and service to humanity in public or church life, creative contributions to the Arts and  Sciences and outstanding leadership and participation in a recognized organization.

Shawn L. Bergstrom ’94

1970 - 2005

Formerly of Seattle, WA

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