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Scenes from Homecoming 2013

“Best Homecoming ever!” We heard those words a lot this year. Lively reunions, big crowds, enthusiastic visitors to the new McLaughlin University Center, good food, energetic athletics, great theater and music and art: It was all here for Homecoming 2013!

Of course, we’re already working to make next year’s even better. So contact your “classmates fond and true.” Start planning now to revisit your “sweet golden days of dreams:”

Mark your calendar now for next fall’s Homecoming Weekend—September 26-28, 2014 and start planning your visit to the Heights!

Below are just a few of the exciting scenes from SHU’s 2013 Homecoming. To see over 450 more photos from Homecoming, please visit our online Homecoming photo gallery.

Homecoming fun in the Octoberfest photo-booth! Allan Rodewald ‘80, Dan Tarrant ‘80, Joe Orange ‘82, Crystal Tennant, Susan Dougherty Nixon ‘78, Sherry Schudlich Forster (77-78), and Vicky DeSanto Clark ’79.
Homecoming fun in the Octoberfest photo-booth! Allan Rodewald ‘80, Dan Tarrant ‘80, Joe Orange ‘82, Crystal Tennant, Susan Dougherty Nixon ‘78, Sherry Schudlich Forster (77-78), and Vicky DeSanto Clark ’79.

50th Reunion “Golden Girls” of ’63: from left (standing) Dorothy Booms, OP, Barbara LaBerge Seebaldt, Lorraine Sinn, OP, Mary Beth Ozar Katz, Mary Jill Ress Parish; (seated) Mary Murray Plagens, Fran Niedert Merda, Rosemary Hasse Myers. Missing from the photo but present for part of the reunion were: Julia Franko Opalek, Gloria Pyles Riblet, and Rosemary Sivak Hayes.
50th Reunion “Golden Girls” of ’63: from left (standing) Dorothy Booms, OP, Barbara LaBerge Seebaldt, Lorraine Sinn, OP, Mary Beth Ozar Katz, Mary Jill Ress Parish; (seated) Mary Murray Plagens, Fran Niedert Merda, Rosemary Hasse Myers. Missing from the photo but present for part of the reunion were: Julia Franko Opalek, Gloria Pyles Riblet, and Rosemary Sivak Hayes.
Studio Angelico chefs serve up their creative specialty (pancakes piled high with French fries, cheese, pulled pork, egg and jalapeno—and dubbed “the exorcism”) at the art department tailgate. In Siena’s first-ever tailgating awards competition, these artisans won “Best Grill!”
Studio Angelico chefs serve up their creative specialty (pancakes piled high with French fries, cheese, pulled pork, egg and jalapeno—and dubbed “the exorcism”) at the art department tailgate. In Siena’s first-ever tailgating awards competition, these artisans won “Best Grill!”
Alumni Award winner Cathy Zick Robin- son ’69 (2nd from left) celebrates with Paula Lalonde Dart ’69 (right) and former classmate Marianne Patterson Kroes and husband Jean.
Alumni Award winner Cathy Zick Robin- son ’69 (2nd from left) celebrates with Paula Lalonde Dart ’69 (right) and former classmate Marianne Patterson Kroes and husband Jean.
Alumni cheerleaders from ’83 Michael Morgan, Donna Kisner Baker and Kathy Bennett (top) show they’ve still got what it takes! The cheer reunion was a lively addition to the Homecoming sidelines.
Alumni cheerleaders from ’83 Michael Morgan, Donna Kisner Baker and Kathy Bennett (top) show they’ve still got what it takes! The cheer reunion was a lively addition to the Homecoming sidelines.
Reunion strong: Jane Korte Waldo ’53 (left) and Carole Sporer Stroh ’53 celebrate their 60th. (Carole also had the distinction of being the “senior” member of the alumni cheerleading squad at the Homecoming football game!).
Reunion strong: Jane Korte Waldo ’53 (left) and Carole Sporer Stroh ’53 celebrate their 60th. (Carole also had the distinction of being the “senior” member of the alumni cheerleading squad at the Homecoming football game!).
The 30th Reunion Class of 1983 (above) and the 35th Reunion Class of 1978 (below) both enjoyed “long laughter-studded hours with classmates fond and true” during Homecoming. Vince Houle and Dennis Reeder encouraged many 35th reunion alums to return; while Michael Morgan ’83 was the spark-plug behind the large turnout for the 30th reunion.
The 30th Reunion Class of 1983 (above) and the 35th Reunion Class of 1978 (below) both enjoyed “long laughter-studded hours with classmates fond and true” during Homecoming. Vince Houle and Dennis Reeder encouraged many 35th reunion alums to return; while Michael Morgan ’83 was the spark-plug behind the large turnout for the 30th reunion.
Phi Sigma Sigma smiles! Jennifer McClain Root ’06, Jessica Broich Stark ’07, Brooke Boone ’07 and Alumni Award winner Erika Wolcott Henry ’07.
Phi Sigma Sigma smiles! Jennifer McClain Root ’06, Jessica Broich Stark ’07, Brooke Boone ’07 and Alumni Award winner Erika Wolcott Henry ’07.
The student section adds high energy to the atmosphere in O’Laughlin Stadium.
The student section adds high energy to the atmosphere in O’Laughlin Stadium.
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Eclipse art/literary journal: (from left) Aca- demic VP Sharon Weber, OP ’69, first student editor Charles Fort ’74, English prof Sister Pat Schnapp, and Geraldine Boykin ’81.
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Eclipse art/literary journal: (from left) Aca- demic VP Sharon Weber, OP ’69, first student editor Charles Fort ’74, English prof Sister Pat Schnapp, and Geraldine Boykin ’81.
Dedication of the Donna E. and Delbert J. McLaughlin University Center. The bell tower chimed the hour as guests received SHU cow bells to ring in a new era.
Dedication of the Donna E. and Delbert J. McLaughlin University Center. The bell tower chimed the hour as guests received SHU cow bells to ring in a new era.
Sirens of the ‘70s: (from left) Ruth LaFontaine ’72, guest Carla Nicolazzo, Denise Buck ’73, Kathy Forner ’73, Judy Hill ’74, Claire Lubaway ’73.
Sirens of the ‘70s: (from left) Ruth LaFontaine ’72, guest Carla Nicolazzo, Denise Buck ’73, Kathy Forner ’73, Judy Hill ’74, Claire Lubaway ’73.
Hugs were plentiful during Homecoming for SHU Mascot Halo the Husky.
Hugs were plentiful during Homecoming for SHU Mascot Halo the Husky.

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