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Dear Alumni, Families and Friends,
We are delighted to invite you to Norfolk Collegiate’s Homecoming Weekend! Whether you’re an alum returning to catch up with classmates, a family cheering on the sidelines or a friend reconnecting with our community, we’re so excited to see you.
This weekend is filled with opportunities to celebrate what makes Collegiate special—from the Friday night Oyster Roast to Saturday’s Fall Fair packed with family fun, games and school spirit, and, of course, the class reunions throughout the weekend. These traditions not only bring us together but also remind us of the strength and warmth of our Collegiate community.
As we look back with pride, we also look ahead with purpose. Your support through Homecoming Weekend plays a vital role in advancing our mission, enriching student experiences, and sustaining the programs and people that define our school. From academics and arts to athletics and community service, every gift fuels the Collegiate Education and Collegiate Experience we are proud to offer our students every day.
Thank you for your continued support, and enjoy a wonderful Homecoming Weekend!
Go Oaks!
Stacy Nixon, Ed.S. Assistant Head for Advancement
WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
ROAST
Friday, Oct. 17 | 7-10 p.m.
**This is a 21 and up event.**
Outside, Meredith Center for the Arts
How is our Oyster Roast Rated?
ALUMNI REUNIONS
This year we’re celebrating classes ending in 5s and 0s.
Flip to pages 4 & 5 or visit NorfolkCollegiate.org/ClassReunions for more information.
Rehearse your “You haven’t changed a bit!” line — you’ll use it at least 10 times.
Prepare one fun fact about your life since graduation that isn’t on social media.
Mentally rehearse your 10-second life update.
ATMOSPHERE FALL FAIR
Saturday, Oct. 18 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
All ages welcome
Outside, Franklin & Mathas Family Fields
BE IN THE KNOW...
Arrive early for prime parking
Order your T-shirt early
Get a play-all-day pass & save
There are pony rides!
Not been in a while?
We upped our game & got awesome entertainment!
Shuck Yeah!
It’s Oyster Roast Season!
Nothing screams fall in Hampton Roads like a good old-fashioned oyster roast—and we’re kicking off Homecoming & Fall Fair Weekend in style! Round up your crew and join us for a 21+ night of fresh local oysters, live music, tasty bites and all the good vibes on campus.
HOMECOMING ATHLETIC GAMES
Friday, Oct. 17
Middle School Girls Volleyball 4:30 p.m. Away vs.
Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball 5:30 p.m. Away vs.
Saturday, Oct. 18
Middle School Boys Soccer 11 a.m. Home vs.
**Games are subject to change.**
Please visit NorfolkCollegiate.org/Athletics for an up-to-date listing of games and times.
We’re thrilled to partner again with Taste Catering & Events and give a big shoutout to Norfolk Raw Bar Co. for serving up the finest locally grown oysters around!
HERE’S THE SCOOP:
WHAT: Music, delicious food, oysters, beer and wine
WHO: You and all your friends and family (ages 21+)!
COST: $80 per ticket—available now through Friday, Oct. 3 by scanning the QR code. We’ll have the oysters on ice and the good times rolling!
QUESTIONS? Please contact Lil Acosta at lacosta@norfolkcollegiate.org or 757.480.2348.
OYSTER ROAST
ROAST
Your Reunion Experience
For details on specific reunions, please visit NorfolkCollegiate.org/ClassReunions or contact Stacy Nixon at snixon@norfolkcollegiate.org or 757.583.0921.
1 Save The Date
• Class of 1985 — 40th Reunion! Planned by Mallory Butler
• Class of 2015 — Planned by Hayley Tate & Daniel Blue
• Class of 2020 — Planned by Sylvia Mack
• Invitations coming soon—watch your mailbox!
2 Make Sure We Can Find You
• Is your contact info up to date?
• Email updates to Stacy Nixon at snixon@norfolkcollegiate.org.
3 Step Up As a Planner
• We’re still looking for reunion planners for: 1975 • 1980 • 1990 • 1995 • 2000 • 2005 • 2010
Support Your Alma Mater
START BY SCANNING THE QR CODE BELOW
Take a moment to reflect on your time at Norfolk Collegiate and consider making a reunion gift this year. Scan the QR code below to see what specific funds you can support today!
• If you love connecting classmates and planning parties, email Ms. Nixon at snixon@norfolkcollegiate.org and join the fun!
Did you
“Call Me” by Blondie was the #1 single of the year in the U.S.
“Toy Story,” the first fully computer-animated feature film, was released.
know?
The Acorn: A Walk Down Memory Lane
“Avatar” became the highest-grossing film worldwide with over $2.7
Scientists discovered the ozone hole over Antarctica, sparking environmental action.
A gallon of gas in the U.S. averaged about $1.51.
The first episode of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” aired, launching Will Smith’s acting career.
Mariah Carey’s “We Belong Together” topped the 2005 Billboard Hot 100, spending 14 weeks at #1.
Dust off those yearbooks and start flipping through the pages as you walk down memory lane! Relive the glory days by finding photos of yourself and your friends and get ready to reconnect at your upcoming reunion!
Get the Most From Your Experience!
TICKETS, T-SHIRTS & PASSES
PLAY-ALL-DAY PASSES
• Passes include unlimited access to Fall Fair games and activities for students. Passes can be picked up on Fall Fair day at the information tent on the Franklin Family Fields.
• Individual passes are available in advance for $35. Passes will be $40 day of the event.
*Not included in the play-all-day pass are the food trucks and some club booths.
SHIRTS
• Add a pop of new color to your Collegiate collection! Get ready to show off your school spirit in a bright style at this year’s Fall Fair! We’re mixing things up with a brand-new Collegiate shirt—and you’ll definitely want to add it to your lineup.
• Shirts will be distributed the week of the event.
• They’re available in both youth and adult sizes for $25 each. Rock it with pride!
*T-shirts may be purchased in advance only via Norfolk Collegiate’s website. Please note if ordering online, you must submit your size and quantity in the notes section of the form.
PLAY-ALL-DAY PASSES & SHIRT COMBO
• Save by taking advantage of our combo package! For $50, you will receive one pass and one shirt...that’s a savings of $10! Purchase your passes, shirts or combo packages using the QR code.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
10 A.M.-2 P.M. FRANKLIN & MATHAS FAMILY FIELDS
• Food trucks and dessert vendors will be available during Fall Fair hours. Let’s support our local vendors!
• Parking available in the upper school parking lot and behind the Meredith Center as well as street parking around the campus.
• Play-all-day pass will grant you access to all of the inflatables, games with prizes and the lawn game area.
• Student club booths will have their own pricing for activities or sale of items, so bring some cash!
• Enjoy pony rides this year from our friends The Teeny Tiny Farm. To give our pony friends a break, rides will only be available from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. so plan accordingly.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Fall Fair is not possible without the help of our amazing volunteers. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved during Fall Fair and shifts are only 60 minutes! SignUp Genius will be emailed a few weeks before fall fair weekend.
We will need volunteers for:
• Setup & breakdown
• Volunteer check-in coordinators
• Activity booth and game attendants*
• Collegiate Corner attendants
* Students in grades 6-12 also will have the opportunity to sign up for volunteer shifts via the SignUp Genius links that will be emailed to all current parents.
ATTENTION MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL STUDENTS!
FUNDRAISE FOR YOUR STUDENT CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
• It is not too early to think about what clubs you will be joining or continue to join. This is a GREAT opportunity to fundraise for your club or for an organization, such as Morgan’s Message, the Foodbank or Operation Smile, to name a few.
• Offer an activity, a game at Fall Fair or sell baked goods (or a pre-made one) and the proceeds will go to your club or organization of choice! Activities can range from face painting, paint-a-pumpkin, sell donuts, temporary tattoos and so much more!
QUESTIONS? Please contact Lil Acosta at lacosta@norfolkcollegiate.org or 757.480.2348
Fuel the Festivities!
PARTNER WITH US IN CELEBRATING COMMUNITY, TRADITION & FUN
Presenting Homecoming Weekend Sponsor | $15,000
• Homecoming banner with name/logo on Granby Street during the whole week
• 12 Oyster Roast tickets with a reserved table
• 6 Oyster Roast Tickets
• Signage at Oyster area
• 6 Play-All-Day Passes
• 6 T-shirts
• Company logo on cocktail napkins
• Name on all game signs
• Company logo on Oyster Roast giveaways (cup, koozie, etc.)
• 4 parking spots at Oyster Roast
• 10 Play-All-Day Passes
• 10 T-shirts
• 2 parking spots at Fall Fair
• VIP shaded area at Fall Fair with refreshments
• Name listed on all marketing materials, social media and school website
Oyster Roast
Presenting Sponsor | $7,500 Fall Fair
• 10 Oyster Roast Tickets
• 10 T-Shirts
• Company logo on Oyster Roast giveaways (cup)
• 2 parking spots at Oyster Roast
• Name listed on back of Homecoming T-shirt
• Name listed on signage throughout the weekend, social media and school website
Presenting Sponsor | $7,500
• 10 Play-All-Day Passes
• 10 T-Shirts
• 2 parking spots at Fall Fair
• VIP access to shade area
• Name listed on back of Homecoming T-shirt
• Name listed on signage throughout the weekend, social media and school website
Bar Sponsor | $5,000 Brochure Sponsor | $5,000
• 8 Oyster Roast Tickets
• Company logo on cocktail napkins and event coasters
• 1 parking spot at Oyster Roast
• Name listed on back of Fall Fair T-shirt
• Name listed at all bars throughout evening
• Name listed on signage throughout the weekend, social media and school website
• 4 Play-All-Day Passes
• 4 Tickets to Oyster Roast
• 8 T-shirts
• Name listed on back of Homecoming T-shirt
• Name listed on all marketing material, social media and school website
The deadline to be listed on the Fall Fair & Homecoming shirt is Friday, Sept. 26. QUESTIONS? Please contact Lil Acosta at lacosta@norfolkcollegiate.org or 757.480.2348. Friends of Homecoming Weekend | $1,000
• 4 Oyster Roast tickets
• 4 Play-All-Day Passes
• 4 T-shirts
• Name listed on back of Homecoming T-shirt
• 8 Oyster Roast Tickets
• 1 parking spot at Oyster Roast
• Full page, color ad in Homecoming brochure
• 1 parking spot at Fall Fair or Oyster Roast
• Name listed on back of Fall Fair T-shirt
• Name listed on signage throughout the weekend, social media and school website Oyster Sponsor | $5,000
• Company logo on cocktail napkins at oyster station
• Name listed on back of Fall Fair T-shirt
• Name listed at all bars throughout evening
• Name listed on signage throughout the weekend, social media and school website
• Name listed on signage at stage and all marketing material, social media and school website Entertainment Sponsor | $2,500 Games & Entertainment Sponsor | $2,500
• 2 Oyster Roast tickets
• 2 Play-All-Day Passes
• 2 T-shirts
• Name listed on back of Homecoming T-shirt
Homecoming Sponsor(s) | $500
• Name listed on back of Homecoming T-shirt
• Name listed on signage at stage and all marketing material, social media and school website
• Name listed on all marketing material, social media and school website Friends of Oyster Roast | $250 Friends of Fall Fair | $250
• 2 Oyster Roast tickets
• 2 T-shirts
• Name listed on back of Homecoming T-shirt
• 2 Play-All-Day Passes
• 2 T-shirts
• Name listed on back of Homecoming T-shirt
7336 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23505
NorfolkCollegiate.org
