Homecoming Week and ReUnion Weekend 2019 Commences at Claflin University
|
Posted By: How May I Help You NC on November 13, 2019 Claflin University's 2019 Homecoming week began on Sunday, November 10, with the crowning of Tyniah Sheree' James as Miss Homecoming and the Gospel Explosion Concert with Demetrius West and Jesus Promoters. James is a senior psychology and criminal justice major from Norway, S.C. The remaining calendar of events will provide Claflin alumni, students, staff and supporters a final opportunity to celebrate the University's sesquicentennial. In addition to the culmination of Claflin's 150th Anniversary, this year's homecoming is the first for Dr. Dwaun Warmack, who on August 1, began his tenure as the University's ninth president. Due to inclement weather, the 14th Annual Homecoming Golf Classic that was scheduled for Thursday, November 14, at the Orangeburg Country Club, has been canceled. More details will be provided at a later date. Weekend activities will begin with the annual Homecoming Pep Rally from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Panther Plaza on Friday, November 15, hosted by the Claflin Athletic Department and Hot 93.9/103.9 FM. The Sesquicentennial Leadership Giving Luncheon (invitation only) will be held at noon at Claflin's Ministers' Hall. The annual luncheon recognizes donors whose financial gifts of $1,000 or more have supported student success and other fundraising priorities. Following the luncheon will be the unveiling and renaming ceremony of the Molecular Science Research Center at 898 Goff Avenue. The Center will be named after President Emeritus Dr. Henry N. Tisdale, Claflin's eighth president. The Sesquicentennial Presidential Scholarship Gala starts at 6 p.m. in the Jonas T. Kennedy Health and Wellness Complex. Legendary R&B group The Whispers, who have scored hit records since the late 1960s, will be the featured performers. The sold out dinner and concert is a fundraiser for Presidential Scholars, high-achieving visionary scholars and members of the prestigious Alice Carson Tisdale Honors College. The introduction of the Presidential Scholars and the induction ceremony for the 2019 Class of the Claflin University Hall of Fame will be held during the gala. The Class of 2019 comprises an impressive group of distinguished alumni and community supporters. The Health and Wellness 5K run and 1-Mile Fun Run hosted by the Charlotte (NC) Chapter of the Claflin University International Alumni Association (CUIAA) begins Saturday's (Nov. 16) slate of activities. Participants will assemble at 6 a.m. and the race/walk starts at 7 a.m. at Edisto Memorial Gardens. Registration for the 5K Run is $25 for adults ($20 for groups of 10 or more) and $15 for students. The fee for the 1-mile run/walk is $10 per person. Elected officials, marching bands, community organizations, civic leaders and other area representatives will be part of the Homecoming Day Parade which begins at 9 a.m. at Edisto Gardens. The parade route includes downtown Orangeburg on Russell Street and it ends at the Jonas T. Kennedy Health and Wellness Complex on Magnolia Street. Registration for Claflin alumni will continue after the parade at noon at the Panther Den which will be surrounded by the unmistakable aroma of barbeque, chicken, fish, hamburgers, hot dogs, and other savory delicacies being grilled to perfection in the tailgate areas outside the JTK Health and Wellness Complex. The combination of good food, tasty beverages and lively music have branded Claflin's basketball tailgate as one of the area's signature destinations. While the tailgate festivities occupy center stage outdoors, Claflin's women's and men's basketball teams will be the main attraction inside the JTK Health and Wellness Complex, as they host a pair of Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) foes in non-conference matchups. The Claflin women play Stillman College at 1:30 p.m. and the men's team plays host to Fisk University at 3:30 p.m. Reserved seating is $20; and general admission is $15. Other Saturday events include the Greek Step Show (7:30 p.m., JTK Health and Wellness Complex; $5 in advance/$10 at the door); and the Orange and Maroon Masquerade Ball (9 p.m.-1 a.m. at the Sulit Luxe Affairs, 1005 Broughton Street in Orangeburg). Admission is $45 for the Mardi Gras themed event. The Worship Service on Sunday, November 17, at 9:30 a.m. at the James and Dorothy Z. Elmore Chapel will feature Bishop Kenneth L. Gibson, (Class of 1979), as the featured speaker. Bishop Gibson is the pastor of the Savannah Grove and Jordan Chapel Free Will Baptist churches. The Founders' Day Convocation at 4 p.m. on Sunday (Nov. 17) in the JTK Health and Wellness Complex will conclude the 2019 Homecoming and Sesquicentennial celebrations. Dr. Belle S. Wheelan, president of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) will deliver the keynote message. During the event, a time capsule that was sealed in 1994 to commemorate the start of Dr. Henry N. Tisdale's tenure as Claflin's eighth president will be opened and the contents will be revealed. Another special attraction of the evening will be a fireworks display that will light up the Orangeburg skyline, symbolizing Claflin's remarkable legacy of 150 years of visionary leadership and academic excellence, and the bright future that lies ahead for South Carolina's first and oldest historically black college/university (HBCU). 2019 Homecoming Weekend Schedule at-a-Glance Thursday, November 14 ReUnion Weekend Reception and Registration 5-9 p.m. Country Inn & Suites 731 Citadel Road, Orangeburg, SC 29115 Friday, November 15 Images of Success 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Classroom and Campus Visits CUIAA Executive Committee Meeting 8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Arthur Rose Museum ReUnion Weekend Registration 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Campus Center Multipurpose Room Academic School Receptions 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Various Locations: School of Business - Grace Thomas Kennedy Business and Communication Building School of Education - Bowen Hall School of Humanities and Social Sciences - W.V. Middleton Fine Arts Center School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics - James S. Thomas Science Center The Center for Professional and Continuing Studies -Laymen Hall Alice Carson Tisdale Honors College - Honors College Sesquicentennial Leadership Giving Luncheon (Invitation Only) 12 p.m. Ministers' Hall Unveiling/Naming of the Henry N. Tisdale Molecular Science Research Center (Immediately following the Sesquicentennial Leadership Giving Luncheon) Sesquicentennial Presidential Scholarship Gala featuring The Whispers 6-10 p.m. Jonas T. Kennedy Health and Wellness Complex Claflin University D.R.E.A.M. Alumni Choir Reunion Concer 7:30 p.m. James and Dorothy Z. Elmore Chapel CU "Wine" Down Immediately following the Gala Country Inn and Suites 731 Citadel Road, Orangeburg, SC 29115 Young Alumni Soiree 9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. The Sulit Luxe Affairs, 1005 Broughton Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115 Join your friends for an unforgettable evening of networking and conversation while enjoying great food, music and cocktails. Price: $20 Saturday, November 16 Claflin University Charlotte Alumni Chapter Health and Wellness 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run 6 a.m. -Assemble Time 7 a.m. - Race/Walk begins 200 Riverside Drive SW, Orangeburg, SC 29115 (Edisto Memorial Gardens) Click here to register: Price for 5K Run: $25 ($15 for students with ID) Price for 1-Mile Fun Run $10 per person $20 per person -5K Run Group (5 or more) Homecoming Parade 9:30 a.m. The parade begins on Russell Street at Edisto Memorial Gardens and ends at the Jonas T. Kennedy Health and Wellness Complex on Magnolia Street. Affinity Group Events 11 a.m. Mu Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Luncheon Location: Orange and Maroon Room Chairpersons: Mrs. Rosa Kennerly-Dance and Mrs. Michelle Henry Price: $25 Lambda Sigma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Luncheon Location: 1869 Club Chairpersons: Rev. Whittaker V. Middleton, Mr. Isaac Templeton and Ms. Tabatha Livingston Price: $25 Gamma Nu Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., 70th Anniversary Luncheon Location: Arthur Rose Museum Chairpersons: Dr. Willie Frazier, Mr. Colin Myers and Mr. Freddie Kirkland Price: $25 Class Reunion Meetings and Reception 11 a.m. Grace Thomas Kennedy Auditorium Classes: 1949, 1954, 1959, 1964, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009, and 2014 Panther Den and Alumni Registration 12-3 p.m. Tent near the Jonas T. Kennedy Health and Wellness Complex Enjoy your classmates during Claflin' s ultimate tailgating experience - Burgess Brothers Famous Barbeque, good music and lots of fun. Price: $20 Homecoming Basketball Doubleheader Lady Panthers vs Stillman College: 1:30 p.m. Panthers vs Fisk University: 3:30 p.m. Price: $15 - general admission; $20 - reserved seats Greek Step Show 7:30 p.m. Tullis Arena, Jonas T. Kennedy Health and Wellness Complex Price: $5 in advance; $10 at the door Orange and Maroon Masquerade Ball 9 p.m.-1:00 a.m. The Sulit Luxe Affairs, 1005 Broughton Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115 Let's boogie down! Come dressed to impress with your mask for a night of fun, tasty cuisine and cocktails. Price: $45 Sunday, November 17 Pre -Worship Service Breakfast (Complimentary) 8:30 a.m. (Reservation required) 1869 Club Open to all alumni and their families. Worship Service 9:30 a.m. The James and Dorothy Z. Elmore Chapel Speaker: Bishop Kenneth L. Gibson, '79 Pastor of Savannah Grove and Jordan Chapel Free Will Baptist Churches Founders' Day Convocation 4 p.m. Jonas T. Kennedy Health and Wellness Complex, Tullis Arena Speaker: Dr. Belle S. Wheelan President of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Fireworks Presentation 6 p.m. Outside of Jonas T. Kennedy Health and Wellness Complex Submit questions to: communications@claflin.ccsend.com If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
 |
How May I Help You NC
Management, See Moss Interactive Bellarmine University class of 2021 Member Since January 2011 |
Comments
More From This Author
Latest News
 |
Truist Partners with TMCF to Advance Leadership and Career ReadinessTruist is honored to serve as a corporate sponsor the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s (TMCF) signature leadership experience, DevCon – Potomac, held February 18 – 22. This premier event brings ...more
Reginald Culpepper • 210 Views • February 11th, 2026 |
 |
🎤 LAST CHANCE: Earn $50 USD in the Orchid Audio Project⏰ Final Call – Registration Closing Soon
The Orchid Audio Project is almost at capacity, and this is your last opportunity to participate and earn $50 USD for a simple audio recording task.
...more
Yazmín Müller • 107 Views • February 11th, 2026 |
 |
The Memorial Day Getaway's Returns for Its 18th Annual Celebration?A Black Luxury Forward Memorial Day Experience Headlined by 2 Chainz
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | Memorial Day Weekend
The Memorial Day Getaway returns this Memorial Day Weekend for its 18 ...more
Reginald Culpepper • 244 Views • February 10th, 2026 |
 |
Bethune-Cookman University To Host Inauguration For Dr. Albert D. Mosley On April 14Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) will mark the inauguration of Dr. Albert D. Mosley as its eighth president on Tuesday, April 14, marking a new era of leadership for the historic institution.
Founde ...more
Reginald Culpepper • 240 Views • February 9th, 2026 |
 |
2026 MS-CC Undergraduate Summer Research Internship✨Applications are open for the 2026 MS-CC Undergraduate Summer Research InternshipMS-CC invites undergraduate students to apply for a 10-week, paid summer research experience hosted in Nashvill ...more
David Lockett • 147 Views • February 9th, 2026 |
Popular News
 |
North Carolina HBCU Unity DayShaw University - Elizabeth City State University - Johnson C. Smith University - Fayetteville State University - Livingstone College - North Carolina A&T State University - North Carolina Central Uni ...more
Reginald Culpepper • 104,202 Views • August 8th, 2016 |
