VOORHEES COLLEGE CELBRATES HOMECOMING 2006
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Posted By: Jehan Bunch on October 24, 2006 VOORHEES COLLEGE PRESS RELEASE Contact: Paula M. Little Assist. Dir. Media Relations & Marketing Voorhees College 151 Academic Circle Denmark, SC 29042 little@voorhees.edu 803-703-7060 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 18, 2006 VOORHEES COLLEGE CELBRATES HOMECOMING 2006 Miss Asia Izearia Sharday Brown and Mr. Terrence Woodbury named Queen and King Denmark, SC - Voorhees College will celebrate its 2006 Homecoming the week of November 5th through 11th. This year's Homecoming is packed with events and fun things for everyone to do. Miss Asia Izearia Sharday Brown has been chosen Homecoming Queen for this year's festivities. She is a senior Sociology major from Holly Hill, SC. Miss Brown is currently Vice President of the Senior Class, Vice President of the Sisterhood Celebration, a Peer Tutor Mentor, a member of the Cheerleading Squad, the Student Support Services Program, the Sisterhood Celebration, the Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences Club, and the Sociology Club. She has also been President of Menafee Hall, a Resident Assistant, and a member of the Residence Hall Council. Asia takes great pride in Voorhees College. "I am so honored to have been elected Miss Homecoming 2006. My goal has always been to make a difference at Voorhees College, as I have served in many student organizations. I look forward to showing and promoting school spirit and pride, as well as helping to foster a strong bond of sisterhood among the female students", she said. Mr. Terrence Woodbury has been chosen Homecoming King for the 2006 Homecoming celebration. He is a junior Mass Communications major from Gainesville, FL, a member of the Men's Basketball Team, the Mass Communications Club, the E.E. Wright Drama Guild and is Vice President of the Menafee Hall Council. He has been named the "top recruit" for the Voorhees Men's basketball team. Terrance believes in Voorhees College and is committed to sharing the Voorhees College story. He said, "It is my calling to touch other African American males in particular. I want to become a part of the legacy of Voorhees. This is my challenge, my role and why I must use my leadership skills to help maintain the image and history of Voorhees College". Events that the public are invited to attend are as follows: * Sunday, November 5 Community Festival 3:00pm Pecan Grove Children's activities, Greek stepping, face painting Gospel Extravaganza featuring Byron Cage 6:00pm Dawson Center Arena Tickets: VC Students - $2 General Public - $10 in advance/$12 at the door * Monday, November 6 Apollo Night Apollo Kids - 7:00pm Apollo Amateurs - 8:30pm Mass Hall Auditorium Tickets: VC Students - $1with valid ID General Public - $2 * Tuesday, November 7 Roc da Mic 8:00pm Dawson Center Tickets: VC Students - $2 with valid ID General Public - $3 * Wednesday, November 8 Fashion Show featuring Models Troupe 7:30pm Mass Hall Tickets: VC Students - $2 with valid ID General Public - $3 * Thursday, November 9 Comedy Show featuring Sherman Golden, Dexter Tucker, and Henry Welch 8:00pm Dawson Center Arena Tickets: VC Students - $7 with valid ID General Public - $10 * Friday, November 10 Car Show 5:00pm Dawson Center Parking Lot Area Bon Fire 8:00pm Pecan Grove National Alumni Hall of Fame Banquet/Dance 7:30 pm Dawson Center Arena Tickets: $50.00 (This year's honorees are Dr. Leonard Springs, II, class of '68; Dr. Prezell Robinson, class of '42; and Dr. Matthew A. Golson, class of '68.) * Saturday, November 11 Parade 10:00 am Downtown Denmark Basketball Games: 1:00 pm Dawson Center Arena Tickets: Voorhees students $8.00 - General public $15.00 Step Show 7:00 pm Dawson Center Arena Tickets: $15.00 Tickets may be purchased at the door or from the Voorhees College cashier, call 803-703-7051 for ticket information. For more alumni information, please contact Dorothy Patterson at 703-7064. Voorhees College is a private, coeducational institution affiliated with the Episcopal Church. From its founding in 1897, Voorhees has evolved into a leading four-year liberal arts college fully accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Voorhees is fully committed to its mission to meet the highest standards for educating the minds, hearts and spirits of young men and women. Additional information about Voorhees College can be found on the Web at www.voorhees.edu -30- . Paula M. Little Assist. Dir. Media Relations & Marketing Voorhees College 151 Academic Circle Denmark, SC 29042 803-703-7060 little@voorhees.edu If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Jehan Bunch
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