{"id":259,"date":"2023-02-03T19:35:35","date_gmt":"2023-02-03T19:35:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/alumni\/homecoming\/?page_id=259"},"modified":"2026-02-11T21:47:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T21:47:41","slug":"50thcommencement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/alumni\/homecoming\/reunion-information\/50thcommencement\/","title":{"rendered":"50th Reunion Commencement Procession &#8211; Celebrating the Class of 1976"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-260 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/alumni\/homecoming\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/206\/2023\/02\/50thReunion_Hillside_1.jpg\" alt=\"50th Reunion 2022\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/alumni\/homecoming\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/206\/2023\/02\/50thReunion_Hillside_1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/alumni\/homecoming\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/206\/2023\/02\/50thReunion_Hillside_1-512x384.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;margin: 0in;font-size: 12pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;color: #5a2d82\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif\">50th Reunion Commencement Procession<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;margin: 0in;font-size: 12pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\">We are delighted to invite the Class of 1976 back to campus and the \u201cMountain City\u201d to celebrate your 50<sup>th<\/sup> reunion! This year\u2019s reunion class will be honored in grand fashion at both Commencement on Saturday, May 9, and Homecoming &amp; Reunion Weekend in October. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;margin: 0in;font-size: 12pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;margin: 0in;font-size: 12pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\">Information regarding the Commencement Procession, in addition to a registration form, can be found below. We hope you will be able to join us and celebrate with your classmates!<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 0in;font-size: 12pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0in;font-size: 12pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif\">50<sup>th<\/sup> Reunion Commencement Procession<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0in;font-size: 12pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif\">Saturday, May 9<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0in;font-size: 12pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif\">Paladin Stadium<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0in;font-size: 12pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in;font-size: 12pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\">The 50<sup>th<\/sup> reunion class is invited to participate in the time-honored tradition of leading the graduating seniors into Furman\u2019s Paladin Stadium. All participating alumni will receive academic regalia to wear during the procession. A wine reception and dinner honoring the Class of 1976 will be hosted by the Alumni Association prior to the ceremony. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in;font-size: 12pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in;font-size: 12pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\">If you are able to join us for the procession, <strong>please register using the form below no later than<\/strong> <strong>Friday, March 20. <\/strong>Attending guests will receive additional correspondence and detailed information via email in early April. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in;font-size: 12pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>REGISTER FOR THE EVENT<br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/alumnievents.furman.edu\/e\/class-of-1976-50th-reunion-commencement-procession\/\"><strong>CLICK HERE TO REGISTER<\/strong><\/a><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in;font-size: 12pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong><u><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif\">FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in;font-size: 12pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\">Can I bring a guest?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in;font-size: 12pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\">Yes! Alumni from the Class of 1976 are invited to attend the Commencement Procession with one guest each.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in;font-size: 12pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in;font-size: 12pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\">Is there a cost to attend?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in;font-size: 12pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\">No. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in;font-size: 12pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in;font-size: 12pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\">Can I register <span class=\"TextRun SCXW86652387 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86652387 BCX0\">to join the Commencement Procession<\/span><\/span> after March 20?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in;font-size: 12pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\">No. Due to important deadlines for regalia orders and printed materials, all guests participating in the ceremony must RSVP by Friday, March 20.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in;font-size: 12pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in;font-size: 12pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\">Is the Commencement Procession replacing our reunion?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in;font-size: 12pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\">The Commencement Procession is one of Furman\u2019s most meaningful traditions and is the first part of a two-part reunion celebration. 50<sup>th<\/sup> Reunion guests will still be invited to gather over Homecoming &amp; Reunion Weekend in October.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in;font-size: 12pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in;font-size: 10pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;color: black\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\">What time is the event?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in;font-size: 10pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;color: black\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\">The evening will begin at 4:00 p.m. with a wine reception and will wrap up around 8:30 p.m. A full schedule and additional details <span class=\"TextRun SCXW123519433 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123519433 BCX0\">and the rain plan <\/span><\/span>will be sent to all registered guests in early April.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in;font-size: 10pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;color: black\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\">What happens if it rains?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in;font-size: 10pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;color: black\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\">A rain plan will be sent to all registered guests in early April.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in;font-size: 12pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\">I will be traveling from out-of-town. Does Furman offer any hotel discounts?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in;font-size: 10pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;color: black\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\">If you plan on staying the night in Greenville and need accommodations, please be sure to check out one of our <\/span><a style=\"color: #0563c1;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/admissions-aid\/visit-furman\/hotel-information\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\">partner hotels<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\">. Please note that discounts available through the sponsor hotels are subject to availability. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in;font-size: 10pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;color: black\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in;font-size: 10pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;color: black\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\">I want to help plan my reunion in the fall. How do I do that?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in;font-size: 10pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;color: black\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\">If you are interested in serving as a reunion volunteer, please<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\"> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW24391628 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24391628 BCX0\">email Lauren Pollino, <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW24391628 BCX0\" href=\"mailto:lauren.pollino6@furman.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW24391628 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24391628 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">lauren.pollino6@furman.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW24391628 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24391628 BCX0\"> directly<\/span><\/span>. Volunteers will help the Alumni Office connect with classmates, spread the word about Homecoming, and plan gatherings for your class.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in;font-size: 10pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;color: black\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in;font-size: 10pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;color: black\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in;font-size: 12pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;margin: 0in;font-size: 12pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\">COMING SOON!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;margin: 0in;font-size: 12pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\">Homecoming &amp; Reunion Weekend<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;margin: 0in;font-size: 12pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\">October 2026<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;margin: 0in;font-size: 12pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;margin: 0in;font-size: 12pt;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: Georgia, serif\">We hope you will also make plans to join us for Furman\u2019s Homecoming festivities this fall. Events will be held on Furman\u2019s campus and in downtown Greenville. Additional information to follow.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; 50th Reunion Commencement Procession &nbsp; We are delighted to invite the Class of 1976 back to campus and the \u201cMountain City\u201d to celebrate your 50th reunion! 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