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.
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.
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.
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.
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