VOORHEES COLLEGE CELBRATES HOMECOMING 2006 (964 hits)

VOORHEES COLLEGE

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Contact: Paula M. Little

Assist. Dir. Media Relations & Marketing

Voorhees College

151 Academic Circle

Denmark, SC 29042

little@voorhees.edu

803-703-7060



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 18, 2006



VOORHEES COLLEGE CELBRATES HOMECOMING 2006

Miss Asia Izearia Sharday Brown and Mr. Terrence Woodbury named Queen
and King



Denmark, SC - Voorhees College will celebrate its 2006 Homecoming the
week of November 5th through 11th. This year's Homecoming is packed with
events and fun things for everyone to do.



Miss Asia Izearia Sharday Brown has been chosen Homecoming Queen for this year's festivities. She is a senior Sociology major from Holly Hill, SC. Miss Brown is currently Vice President of the Senior Class, Vice President of the Sisterhood Celebration, a Peer Tutor Mentor, a
member of the Cheerleading Squad, the Student Support Services Program, the Sisterhood Celebration, the Minorities in Agriculture, Natural
Resources and Related Sciences Club, and the Sociology Club. She has also been President of Menafee Hall, a Resident Assistant, and a member
of the Residence Hall Council. Asia takes great pride in Voorhees College. "I am so honored to have been elected Miss Homecoming 2006. My
goal has always been to make a difference at Voorhees College, as I have served in many student organizations. I look forward to showing and
promoting school spirit and pride, as well as helping to foster a strong bond of sisterhood among the female students", she said.




Mr. Terrence Woodbury has been chosen Homecoming King for the 2006 Homecoming celebration. He is a junior Mass Communications major from Gainesville, FL, a member of the Men's Basketball Team, the Mass Communications Club, the E.E. Wright Drama Guild and is Vice President
of the Menafee Hall Council. He has been named the "top recruit" for the Voorhees Men's basketball team. Terrance believes in Voorhees
College and is committed to sharing the Voorhees College story. He said, "It is my calling to touch other African American males in particular. I
want to become a part of the legacy of Voorhees. This is my challenge, my role and why I must use my leadership skills to help maintain the image and history of Voorhees College".



Events that the public are invited to attend are as follows:



* Sunday, November 5

Community Festival 3:00pm Pecan Grove

Children's activities, Greek stepping, face painting



Gospel Extravaganza featuring Byron Cage 6:00pm
Dawson Center Arena

Tickets: VC Students - $2 General Public - $10 in advance/$12
at the door

* Monday, November 6

Apollo Night

Apollo Kids - 7:00pm

Apollo Amateurs - 8:30pm Mass Hall Auditorium

Tickets: VC Students - $1with valid ID General Public - $2



* Tuesday, November 7

Roc da Mic 8:00pm Dawson Center

Tickets: VC Students - $2 with valid ID General Public - $3



* Wednesday, November 8

Fashion Show featuring Models Troupe 7:30pm Mass
Hall

Tickets: VC Students - $2 with valid ID General Public - $3



* Thursday, November 9

Comedy Show featuring Sherman Golden, Dexter Tucker, and Henry Welch

8:00pm Dawson Center Arena

Tickets: VC Students - $7 with valid ID General Public - $10



* Friday, November 10

Car Show
5:00pm Dawson Center Parking Lot Area

Bon Fire
8:00pm Pecan Grove

National Alumni Hall of Fame Banquet/Dance 7:30 pm
Dawson Center Arena

Tickets: $50.00 (This year's honorees are Dr. Leonard Springs, II,
class of '68;

Dr. Prezell Robinson, class of '42; and Dr.
Matthew A. Golson, class of '68.)



* Saturday, November 11

Parade 10:00 am Downtown
Denmark

Basketball Games: 1:00 pm Dawson
Center Arena

Tickets: Voorhees students $8.00 - General public
$15.00

Step Show 7:00 pm Dawson Center
Arena

Tickets: $15.00



Tickets may be purchased at the door or from the Voorhees College
cashier, call 803-703-7051 for ticket information.

For more alumni information, please contact Dorothy Patterson at
703-7064.



Voorhees College is a private, coeducational institution affiliated with
the Episcopal Church. From its founding in 1897, Voorhees has evolved
into a leading four-year liberal arts college fully accredited by the
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools. Voorhees is fully committed to its mission to meet the highest
standards for educating

the minds, hearts and spirits of young men and women. Additional
information about Voorhees College can be found on the Web at
www.voorhees.edu




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Paula M. Little

Assist. Dir. Media Relations & Marketing

Voorhees College

151 Academic Circle

Denmark, SC 29042

803-703-7060

little@voorhees.edu Posted By: Jehan Bunch
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