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Last fall was an exciting time for young alumni to connect with friends and classmates, as shown by two joint young alumni reunions hosted by the Alumni Association. The classes of '00, '01, and '02 celebrated their time at Virginia Tech by gathering in Charlotte, N.C., Aug. 29-30. The weekend began with a welcome reception at a local tavern in downtown Charlotte. Alumni bedecked in orange and maroon packed the house to celebrate, reminisce, and catch up. The next morning, the group enjoyed a tailgate with games, food, and beverages with the Charlotte Alumni Chapter as they prepared to cheer on the Hokies against the East Carolina Pirates in the football season opener.
The classes of '91, '92, and '93 celebrated their joint reunion Sept. 5-6. They kicked off with the first GobblerFest, a new, annual "welcome to the neighborhood" festival, which was held outside Squires Student Center and in part of downtown Blacksburg. During the festival, which included food and live music by the Pat McGee Band, alumni mingled with students and friends. On Saturday, class members and their guests and families met at the Holtzman Alumni Center for a Hokie Tailgate Party. The private tailgate featured a live classic rock band, plentiful barbeque and beer, tailgate games, and, of course, the HokieBird leading a spirit rally. Children and adults alike lined up to get their picture taken with the HokieBird before the group headed to Lane Stadium to cheer on the Hokies as they defeated the Furman Paladins 24-7. Afterward, some alumni joined in an optional "Hokie Crawl" in downtown Blacksburg that gave them a chance to return to their favorite college hangouts, where they received discounts and specials just by mentioning their reunion.
This fall, the home season opener with popular rival Marshall University will feature another exciting joint class reunion for several recent classes. If your reunion class is '94, '95, '96, '03, '04, or '05, plan to join in the festivities at the Holtzman Alumni Center. The featured event again will be a Hokie Tailgate Party with plenty of good food and tapped kegs, and there will be live music and games on the Alumni Terrace and Lawn for all attendees. The alumni center offers free parking for reunion registrants. After the game, enjoy traveling down memory lane at popular downtown Blacksburg nightspots.
Register online at www.alumni.vt.edu/reunion/index.html.
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