Benedict College Homecoming | BCNAA Annual Meeting
and Classes in Reunion Weekend
October 24-27, 2024
Doubletree Hotel
Mrs. Cedelle E. Gates '71
30th National President
We have exciting plans for you this fall! The Benedict College National Alumni Association is offering a wide variety of events during Homecoming Weekend. There’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Homecoming Schedule of Events
Monday, October 21
| 7:00 p.m. | Executive Committee Meeting via Zoom | BCNAA Executive Board, Committee Chairs, and Co-Chairs |
Thursday, October 24
8:00 a.m. | Leroy T. Walker Golf Tournament | Oak Hills Golf Club, 7629 Fairfield Rd, Columbia, SC 29203 sponsored by the Midlands Booster Club, Robert Squirewell, President rcsquire1@aol.com or contact Mr. Willie Washington, Athletic Director at (803) 705-4734 or willie.washington@benedict.edu |
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Registration | Doubletree Hotel Lobby |
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | BCNAA General Session | Doubletree Hotel |
7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Banquet | Doubletree Hotel |
10:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Hospitality |
Friday, October 25
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Registration | Doubletree Hotel Lobby |
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Registration | Doubletree Hotel Lobby |
8:00 a.m. | Breakfast with Benedict’s Finest | David H. Swinton Campus Center, Benedict College |
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Classes in Reunion Meetings | Classes ending in 4’s and 9’s | Doubletree Hotel |
TBD | Alumni Career Day Showcase | Benedict College |
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Alumni Leadership and State of the College Awards Luncheon | Doubletree Hotel |
2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | BC Family Reunion Block Party | Benedict College Campus, Oak Street |
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | President’s Reception | Hosted by Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis | Invitation Only | Doubletree Hotel |
7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Annual Alumni Scholarship Banquet and Classes in Reunion BCNAA Installation of 2024-2026 New Officers | Doubletree Hotel |
10:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Hospitality |
Saturday, October 26
10:00 a.m. | Homecoming Parade | Sumter Street, Columbia, SC |
12:00 p.m. | Alumni Tailgating | Charlie W. Johnson Stadium |
2:00 p.m. | BC Tigers Homecoming Game | Benedict College vs Miles College | Charlie W. Johnson Stadium |
9:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Live Entertainment and DJ Celebrating Classes in Reunion and Alumni | Doubletree Hotel | Classes ending in 4’s and 9’s |
Sunday, October 27
11:00 a.m. | Benedict College Worship Service | Antisdel Chapel | Benedict College |
| 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Registration, Doubletree Hotel Lobby |
| 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | BCNAA Executive Committee Meeting |
| 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | BCNAA General Session | Doubletree Hotel |
| 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Banquet | Doubletree Hotel |
| 10:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. | Hospitality & Reunion | Classes ending in 1’s and 6’s & 0’s and 5’s |
9:00 a. m. – 1:00 p.m. | Registration | Doubletree Hotel Lobby |
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Registration | Doubletree Hotel Lobby |
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Classes in Reunion Meetings | Doubletree Hotel |
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Alumni Leadership and State of the College Awards Luncheon Doubletree Hotel |
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | President’s Reception | Hosted by Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis | Invitation Only |
2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | BC Family Reunion Block Party | Charlie W. Johnson Stadium |
7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Annual Alumni Banquet |
11:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. | Hospitality & Reunion | Classes ending in 1’s and 6’s & 0’s and 5’s |
10:00 a.m. | Homecoming Parade | Sumter Street |
12:00 p.m. | Alumni Tailgating | Charlie W. Johnson Stadium |
2:00 p.m. | BC Tigers Homecoming Game | Charlie W. Johnson Stadium |
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Tiger Jam | Concourse (After the Game) |
11:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. | Hospitality & Reunion | Classes ending in 1’s and 6’s & 0’s and 5’s |
11:00 a.m. | Benedict College Worship Service | Antisdel Chapel |
Menu
No onsite registration – No refunds
REGISTRATION AND TICKET SALES
Host Hotel & Accommodations
The Double Tree by Hilton is the official host hotel for the Benedict College Homecoming and Class Reunion Weekend. Contact the hotel for reservation and identify yourself as an attendee for the Benedict College Homecoming Weekend.
Double Tree Hotel
2100 Bush River Rd.
Columbia, SC 29210
Toll Free: (800) 222-8733
Direct: (803) 731-0300
$134 + Taxes (Double/King) | $164 + Taxes (Suites)
Sleep Inn at Bush River Road
1901 Rockland Rd
Columbia, SC 29210
Phone: (803) 731-9999
3.3 miles
Embassy Suites by Hilton
200 Stoneridge Drive
Columbia, SC 29210
Phone: (803) 252-8700
3.3 miles
Hilton Columbia Center Hotel
924 Senate Street
Columbia, SC, 29201
Phone: (803) 744-7800
6.5 miles
Marriott Hotel
1200 Hampton Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 771-7000
6.4 miles
Staybridge Suites
1913 Huger Street
Columbia, SC, 29201
Phone: (803) 451-5900
5.4 miles
