February 2006 Great Wolf Lodge recap On Friday, January 27, 55 alumni, future alumni and friends of William Jewell College made a huge splash at the Great Wolf Lodge in Kansas City, KS. Conquering the 50,000-square-foot indoor water park, participants braved the 1,000-gallon tipping bucket, navigated eight waterslides, splashed in five pools, relaxed in two giant hot tubs and explored a four-story interactive tree house. Water logged tales were told during a snack break and attendees checked out the other activities at the lodge, including the arcade, story time and craft corner. Did they play hard and have fun? Several parents claimed their future alumni fell asleep in their car seats before they left the parking lot. For information on all future events, visit www.jewell.edu and click on "Alumni & Friends," then "Event," or inquire by email at alumni@william.jewell.edu or by phone at 816-415-7565. Alumni Reception Bradenton, Florida Saturday, February 18, 2006 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Going to be in the Bradenton area? Visit with WJC Florida alumni and hear an update on WJC activities and events. Debbie McElwain Walk/Run Saturday, February 25, 2006 The WJC Student Senate, in conjunction with Special Olympics, invites alumni and friends to participate in the 2nd Annual Debbie McElwain Walk/Run. Debbie McElwain was a WJC student, a Pryor Fellow and member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority who was killed in 2004 in an automobile accident. In honor of her lasting memory and her passion to help others, all funds raised through the event will be donated to the Kansas City Special Olympics. The race will take place at Ruth Stocksdale Park in Liberty on February 25 with 5K and 8K runs and a one-mile walk. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.; price of the race is $20. The race is co-ed and takes place on an unpaved cross-country course. Cash prizes and medals are offered to winners; all entrants receive event t-shirts. For more details and registration information, email www.debbierun.org/debbie_run Tailgate Luncheon William Jewell College home fields prior to WJC Baseball and Softball games Saturday, April 8, 2006 Time yet to be determined Celebrate "Senior Day" with team members, their parents, alumni and friends of the WJC Baseball and Softball teams prior to their respective games. The exact time of the event is yet to be determined and RSVPs will be necessary, so let us know of your interest in attending so we can be sure to get an invitation to you. William Jewell College Night at the Kansas City T-Bones Kansas City, Kansas Saturday, June 3, 2006 7:05 p.m. game Join us to cheer on Kansas City's minor league baseball team, the "T-Bones." We have reserved "prime section" tickets for $9.50 each (normally a $14 ticket) behind first base. Seats are limited so call or email the Alumni Office to buy yours today. Sorority Slumber Party Country Club Plaza and Semple Hall Friday, June 9 - Saturday, June 10, 2006 All sorority alumnae from Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Gamma Delta, Delta Zeta and Zeta Tau Alpha, including women from Beta Sigma Omicron and T-N-T, are invited to enjoy a girl's night out on the Plaza on Friday night and a day reminiscing on the Hill! Final details are being confirmed but a preliminary itinerary includes a group dinner at a restaurant on the Plaza on Friday, light breakfast on Saturday followed by tours of Semple Hall and Semple Wing and the WJC campus, and other exclusive events. A special rate is being negotiated at a hotel on the Plaza; guests may also participate in the activities without having to stay in the hosting hotel. Pricing and further details are forthcoming. Reunion Weekend 2006 Thursday October 12- Friday October 13, 2006 Celebrate Milestone Reunions of 1936, 1946 and 1956 Rekindle friendships, receive your milestone medallion in a moving ceremony, tour the campus and hear from today's students. Reunion weekend gives you an opportunity to enjoy all of these things as well as stroll down memory lane. Make plans to stay for the Homecoming celebration and dinner for a weekend you will never forget. Homecoming 2006 Saturday, October 14, 2006 Return to the Hill to celebrate special Homecoming activities, tour the new and improved Yates-Gill College Union, cheer on the Cardinals as they battle the Yellowjackets from Graceland University, and enjoy the All-Alumni Dinner and Athletic Hall of Fame inductions. We will also honor the classes of 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, as well as our milestone reunions from 1936, 1946 and 1956. It's an amazing day you won't want to miss.