November 2004

Alumni News

‘Tis the Season to be Jolly…and Social

You are invited to join fellow alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the College at one of these Holiday receptions. Please follow the RSVP instructions at the bottom of the invitation for the event nearest you:

  • Houston: Sunday, December 5, 2004
  • Shreveport: Friday, December 10, 2004
  • Dallas-Ft. Worth: Sunday, December 12, 2004
  • Washington, D.C.: Saturday, December 18, 2004; Please note that this reception is on Saturday (not Sunday), December 18th !

Alumni and Friends Trip to Ireland

If you want to Kiss the Blarney Stone, you can do just that Sept. 20-28, 2005 email :

Alumni Choir Trip to Scandinavia

All alumni are invited to join Choir Director Will Andress and choir alumni on a twelve-night tour of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark June 14-27, 2005. For a complete informational brochure and information on reservation deadlines call the Choir Office at (318) 429-6887. Everyone is invited and encouraged to take advantage of this unique travel opportunity.

What do Mardi Gras beads and pickup trucks have in common?

The Highland Mardi Gras Parade in Shreveport, that's what! If you are a Shreveport/Bossier area alumnus and are ready to let the good times roll, then get on board for next year's Krewe of Highland Mardi Gras Parade. And, if you have a large pick-up truck and want to help we need you! Contact to volunteer your vehicle and yourself (to drive) for the day. For the first time in the history of this family-friendly, neighborhood parade, the route is being extended all the way to Centenary Blvd and will pass right by the front of campus. All alums and their families are invited, so mark your calendars for Sunday, February 6, 2005 at 2 PM! It's going to be a good ol' time!

Greek Alumni Affinity Chapter E-newsletter link

Interested in staying connected with Greek life among alums and actives? Read this month's edition of the new Greek Alumni Affinity Chapter E-Newsletter.

CENTENARYpalooza 2005!

Homecoming is fast approaching and the planning committees have a great time in store for all alumni and their families. Mayor Hightower should declare Friday, February 18, 2005 as Centenary Day because cluster reunions and homecoming parties will be going on all over town that night! Check out the website to see where your class year will be celebrating: Here

Class Notes Online

Read the latest class notes, marriages, births, and in memoriam listings. They are updated monthly.

College News

Two Big Events in Shreveport, Louisiana December 14, 2004, 6:30 p.m: The Sportspectrum Downtown Christmas Run & Healthwalk, hosted by Centenary Suzuki School to benefit the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra.

Dec. 18, 2004, 7:30 p.m: “Home for the Holidays” concert by the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra. Program: Tchaikovsky, Sarasate, Bach, Vivaldi, Dvorak, Handel and special holiday favorites. Tickets: $7-$36 / $5 students — Call 227-TUNE (227-8863) for the Holidays.” Special guests include 140 alumni and students of the Centenary Suzuki School, who will perform with the SSO. The Shreveport Suzuki Parents Association will host a gala reception at Artspace (currently premiering the Peter Pan Centennial Exhibit) for its alumni and students following the concert.

Travel with the Centenary College Choir

The next Centenary College Choir European tour will take place May 21-June 2, 2005. All alumni are invited to join in on this fabulous tour of Switzerland, Germany, and France. You don't have to be a choir alumnus to travel with the choir. If you are interested in this trip call the Choir Office at (318) 429-6887 to obtain a brochure.

Corrington Award Event

This year's Corrington Award Event took place on November 9, 2004.

Updates

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