2012 Homecoming Schedule of Events
Benedict College welcomes home thousands of alumni from across the country as they return to their alma mater for the College's Annual Homecoming Celebration set for October 14-21, 2012. Along with the traditional Mr. and Miss Homecoming Pageant, Step Show, Underground Poetry Readings, Pep Rally, Parade, Fashion Show and Homecoming Football Game, the College will host ESPN Radio Host and Commentator, Freddie D. Coleman. Rap Artist, "FUTURE," and R&B artists, Howard Hewitt and Keith Washington will also be a part of the lively entertainment. Benedict College's Homecoming week will be filled with fun and family-friendly activities that are all open to the public.
- See also Homecoming Events for Students
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Mr. and Miss Homecoming Pageant
7:00 p.m.
Antisdel Chapel
Contact: 803.705.4408
Monday, October 15, 2012
BC Underground Poetry Readings
7:00 p.m.
Benjamin E. Mays Human Resources Center Arena (GYM)
Contact: 803.705.4408
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
All-College Assembly
11:00 a.m.
Antisdel Chapel
Homecoming Fashion Show
7:00 p.m.
Benjamin E. Mays Human Resources Center Arena (GYM)
Contact: 803.705.4408
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Wild n Out, Part II
7:00 p.m.
Benjamin E. Mays Human Resources Center Arena (GYM)
Contact: 803.705.4408
Thursday, October 18, 2012
15th Annual Mr. and Miss BCNAA Crowning Ceremony
6:00 p.m.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 2100 Bush River Rd., Columbia, SC
Contact: 803.705.4600
Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Banquet
7:30 p.m.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 2100 Bush River Rd., Columbia, SC
General Admission: $50.00
Contact: 803.705.4600
Homecoming Concert
Featuring Rap Artist "FUTURE"
8:00 p.m.
Benjamin E. Mays Human Resources Center Arena (GYM)
General Admission: $30.00 – At the Door: $35.00
Contact: 803.705.4408
Tiger Social
10:00 p.m.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 2100 Bush River Rd., Columbia, SC
Contact: 803.705.4600
Friday, October 19, 2012
Breakfast with Benedict's Finest
8:00 a.m.
David H. Swinton Center
Contact: 803.705.4600
18th LeRoy Walker Golf Tournament
Windermere Golf Course
1101 Longtown Road East, Blythewood, SC
Shotgun Start: 9:00 a.m.
Contact: 803.705.4600
Class Reunion Meetings
(Classes ending in 2's and 7's)
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 2100 Bush River Rd., Columbia, SC
Contact: 803.705.4600
Alumni Career Day
11:00 – 12 noon
Gressette Building (White House), Benedict College Campus
Contact: 803.705.4600
Excellence In Service Alumni Awards Luncheon
12:30 p.m.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 2100 Bush River Rd., Columbia, SC
General Admission: $ 50.00
Contact: 803.705.4600
Homecoming Carnival – Pep Rally
4:00 p.m.
Benedict College Activity Field
Contact: 803.705.4408
Annual Alumni Banquet
7:30 p.m.
Speaker: Mr. Freddie Coleman, ESPN Radio Host and Commentator
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 2100 Bush River Rd., Columbia, SC
General Admission: $ 55.00
Contact: 803.705.4600
Saturday October 20, 2012
President's Breakfast
By invitation only – Donors $1,000 and above
7:30 a.m.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 2100 Bush River Rd., Columbia, SC
General Admission: $30.00
Contact: 803.705.4600
Homecoming Parade
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Sumter Street, Columbia, SC
Contact: 803.705.4408
Alumni Tailgating Party
12 Noon – 2:00 p.m.
Charlie W. Johnson Stadium
General Admission: $30.00
Contact: Contact: 803.705.4600
Tiger Football Game - Homecoming 2011
2:00 p.m.
Benedict College vs. Morehouse College
? Advance Tickets: $25.00
? Game Day Tickets: $30.00
? Parking: $10.00
For Additional ticket or tailgating information, please call: 803.705.4501
Homecoming Step Show
7:30 p.m.
Benjamin E. Mays Human Resources Center Arena (GYM)
General Admission: $15.00
Contact: 803.705.4408
Alumni Concert featuring Howard Hewett and Keith Washington
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 2100 Bush River Rd., Columbia, SC
General Seating: $55.00
Live Concert/VIP Table Sponsor/ Front Row Seating: $1,000
Live Concert/VIP Table Sponsor/ Second Row Seating: $750.00
Contact: 803.705.4600
Benedict College Homecoming Tiger Jam (Concert after Party)
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 2100 Bush River Rd., Columbia, SC
10:30 p.m.
General Admission: $10.00
Contact: 803.705.4600
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Homecoming Worship Service
10:00 a.m.
Antisdel Chapel-Benedict College Campus
Contact: 803.705.4687
Benedict College's Award-Winning Gospel Choir Concert
6:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:00 p.m.)
General Admission: FREE!!
Contact: 803.705.4408
Benjamin E. Mays Human Resources Center Arena (GYM)