Show Your School Spirit for Alumni Weekend
Posted: 10/3/2011 in Announcements
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (Oct. 3, 2011) – Alumni, friends and families are invited to attend the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind’s Alumni Weekend scheduled Oct. 7-8.
“We have more activities this time than we had before, and we hope this will attract more alumni to come to FSDB for sports, alumni socializing and museum tours,” said Brendan Murphy, FSDB alumni liaison.
Of note, a memorial service for former FSDB President, Elmer Dillingham, will take place at Kirk Auditorium Oct. 8 at 1 p.m., followed by a short time of fellowship in the Dragon’s Lair, for alumni, friends and FSDB staff members wishing to honor his legacy. Dillingham served as the school’s president from 1997 through 2008.
More than 300 alumni and their guests from across the nation are anticipated to participate. Alumni are encouraged to wear red and white to support the Dragons teams.
Sponsors for the two-day event include Purple Communications, Inc., Sorenson Communications and The Z.
Listed are the planned activities:
Friday, Oct. 7
| TIME | ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 3 p.m. | Campus Opens | FSDB Campus |
| 3-4:30 p.m. | Alumni Registration | Eddie Gobble Pavilion |
| 4 – 7 p.m. | Museum Tour | Alumni Hall |
| 5 p.m. | FSDB vs. University Christian Volleyball Game | Settles Gym |
| 7 – 9 p.m. | Pep Rally, BBQ | Memorial Hall (Pep Rally in Kirk Auditorium; BBQ at Memorial cafeteria) |
Notes:
* During Alumni Registration, alumni can purchase three(3) volleyball and football game tickets for $10. If a combination game is not purchased, tickets are $5 per game (children under six years of age are free). FSDB students and staff are admitted free to all sports games with school ID. Light snacks and a campus tour by carts will be provided pending weather conditions. The Florida School for the Deaf Alumni Association (FSDAA) booth will be at Gobble Pavilion during registration.
* Tickets for the BBQ costs $8 per person. Meet at the Eddie Gobble Pavilion to purchase a ticket. Alumni are welcome.
Saturday, Oct. 8
| TIME | ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 9-11 a.m. | FSDAA General Meeting | Moore Hall Training Room |
| 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | FSDB Museum Tour | Alumni Hall |
| 11 a.m. | FSDB vs. Alabama School for the Deaf Volleyball Game | Settles Gym |
| noon | Football Field Opens for Ticket Sales/Concession | Usina Football Field |
| 1-2 p.m. | Elmer Dillingham Memorial Service | Kirk Auditorium |
| 2:30 p.m. | FSDB vs. Alabama School for the Deaf | Usina Football Field |
Notes:
* For the FSDAA General Meeting, doors open at 8:30 a.m. From San Marco Avenue, turn onto Macaris Street and look for FSDAA signs.
* The football game will be streamed LIVE for the public.
Contact Information:
For questions related to…
Alumni meeting, membership or other general questions, contact FSDAA.
Athletics events contact Sue Hill, Athletic Director.
Alumni events, museum and class reunion, contact B.P. Murphy, Alumni Liaison, at VP 904-342-1706, or 904-201-4478
The Elmer Dillingham Memorial Service, contact Cheryl Anderson.