Our Maine Street's Aroostook Issue 9 : Summer 2011 | Page 79

NMCC Celebrates 50 years; Homecoming Events Slated Last Year’s Homecoming Events Open House with BBQ lunch and music NMCC Falcons vs. Alumni Soccer Game Float in Firemen’s Muster Parade Alumni Reception & Dinner CC’s 50 stars were The first four of NM ’s dinner. Join us t year honored at las rate all 50 stars! this year as we celeb It’s a celebration five decades in the making and for Northern Maine Community College, the Golden Anniversary reaches its peak with activities planned on the weekend of September 9 and 10. Complete with an open house and 50th Anniversary Gala evening, NMCC is marking the anniversary of its founding in 1961 by paying tribute to the Aroostook County community and people it has served through the years. To reflect this, the College’s recently formed Alumni and Friends Organization has named a constellation of individuals who collectively represent the breadth and depth of people who have been touched by, or have otherwise impacted, the campus community. The 50 Shining Stars are comprised of alumni, each associated with one of the 47 graduating classes, as well as three community members. All 50 individuals will be honored at the gala event on September 10. “We decided that it would be most appropriate to honor alumni and some of NMCC’s community friends who have helped advance the College in meaningful ways over the past five decades,” said Scott Carlin, president of the NMCC Alumni and Friends Organization. “It is reflective of the critical and much appreciated support NMCC has received from throughout the region since the days when the institution was just a dream to the very real success it is today. It also goes well with our group’s inclusive mission to engage all alumni and friends of the College.” In the coming months, the Shining Star stories will be shared with the community through a marketing campaign and in a number of publications. Posters featuring each star will be unveiled Want to get updates on plans? Become our friend on Facebook: www.facebook.com/NMCC.Alumni at the September 10 gala event and later hung through the halls of buildings on the NMCC campus. Alumni and other friends of the College are invited to attend the numerous activities taking place during Homecoming Weekend on September 9-10. Events for the two days are listed below. To request more information or to register for the 50th Anniversary Gala, contact [email protected] or (207) 768-2809. Homecoming Weekend 2011 Friday - September 9 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Open House 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Free BBQ Lunch 1:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Various Activities & Entertainment (Music by PI Middle School Jazz Band) (More details to come!) SatUrday - September 10 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Brunch & Pep Rally 1:00 p.m. Falcons vs. Alumni Soccer Game 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. TAMC Reception 6:30 p.m. 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner ($25/person) with music by Common Crossing Join us as we celebrate our 50 “stars” at the 50th Anniversary Gala on September 10. 198 9