41st Great Race Reunion 2008

Great Race Team – 1968

 

THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 7:00 PM

GREAT RACE STUDENT TALENT SHOW

FINE ARTS CENTER THEATRE

WNMU Alumni, Students, Faculty, Staff, and Community will be showing off their talents! The Great Race Teams will be performing various acts. All participants are encouraged to incorporate the “60s” in their acts. Admission is free!

 

 

 

FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 1:00 – 4:00 PM

REGISTRATION – ALUMNI GARDEN

Great Race registration fee of $10.00 includes admittance to the TGIF and a special Great Race cap. (If the weather is not cooperating, we will register in Hunter Hall).

 

FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 5:00 – 6:30 PM

TGIF – Isaac’s (corner of Broadway and Bullard)

Betty St. John is organizing this year’s TGIF. It will be held once again at Isaac’s (located where the old Howell Drugstore once stood). Socialize, reminisce, and visit with old friends while enjoying the no-host bar and snacks. (No one under 21 admitted).

 

SATURDAY, APRIL 19, TBA

MEMORIAL FOR CONNIE COPE

ALUMNI GARDEN

 

SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 10:00 AM

FOOTBALL SCRIMMAGE – ALTAMIRANO FIELD

Football alumni are invited to the sidelines to interact with the coaches and players during the scrimmage. After the scrimmage there will be a barbeque for all football alumni.

 

SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 6:30 – 8:30 PM

ALUMNI DINNER – HOSTED BY DR. AND MRS. COUNTS

HOME OF LINDA KAY AND J.P. JONES ‘87

Have fun reminiscing with old friends and enjoying a delicious dinner in the Jones’ beautiful backyard, while “oldies” music plays in the background.  Please indicate your attendance on the registration form.

 

SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 10:00 AM

THE 2008 GREAT RACE! – OLD JAMES STADIUM

Let the race begin! Meet your team and other alumni at Old James Stadium! Students will race at 12:00 am followed by the high school race at 12:30. Alumni and VIP teams will race at 1:00 pm.


 


Call early for your reservations! If you don’t see your choice here, check out this website: www.silvercity.org/lodging


 

Bear Mountain Lodge

(505) 538-2538

(877) 620-2327

2251 Cottage San Road Silver City, NM 88061

11 rooms in an exquisitely renovated 1920s hacienda             owned and operated by The Nature Conservancy. Includes full home cooked breakfast.       

http://www.bearmountainlodge.com/

 

Comfort Inn

(505) 534-1883

1060 HWY 180 Silver City, NM 88061

Continental breakfast, moderate rates, indoor pool, and hot tub.

http://www.choicehotels.com

 

Copper Manor

(505) 538-5392

(800)-853-2916

HWY 180 East Silver City, NM 88061

65 rooms with moderate rates, full service motel. Indoor pool and spa. Suites available. HBO and other freebies. Located near Red Barn Family Steakhouse.

 

Drifter Motel

(505) 538-2916

(800)-853-2916

HWY 180 East Silver City, NM 88061

69 Rooms with moderate rates. Outdoor pool, HBO, and restaurant. Lounge featuring a happy hour, pool tables, and dancing.

 

 

 

Econo Lodge

(505) 534-1111

Hwy 180 E. Silver City, NM 88061

63 rooms with moderate rates. Indoor pool, Jacuzzi,

cable and continental breakfast.

www.choicehotels.com

 

Holiday Inn Express

(505) 538-2525

(800)-HOLIDAY

1103 Superior Silver City, NM 88061

61 rooms with available suites. Continental breakfast,             indoor spa, and exercise room.

www.holiday-inn.com

 

Super 8 Motel

(505) 388-1983

(800)-800-8000

HWY 180 E. Silver City, NM 88061

69 rooms with moderate rates. Business suites available. Continental breakfast and rights to use local   gym in Silver City.

www.super8.com

 

The Palace Hotel

(505) 388-1811

106 W. Broadway Silver City, NM 88061

18 rooms located in historic downtown. European styling, cable TV and continental breakfast. Coupon available on web sight.

http://www.zianet.com/palacehotel