Mountain Day 2022

Make plans now to come back to campus to reconnect with alumni and friends! Mountain Day weekend has something for everyone, with activities including reunions, athletic events, the Grand March (of course!) and lots more. Get ready to have a Grand Ole Time at Mountain Day Weekend, Friday, Oct. 7, through Sunday, Oct. 9.

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View the full schedule of events for Mountain Day 2022 below, or quickly jump to one of the following days:

• Schedule for Friday, October 7
  
  
• Schedule for Saturday, October 8
  
  
• Schedule for Sunday, October 9

Plus, all month long we'll be sharing your #mtnday22 pics, #TBT Mountain Day photos and more on social media as we get ready to celebrate our beloved homecoming tradition!

Friday, October 7

• Mountain Day Golf Scramble: RSVP NOW
  11 a.m. || Stonebridge Golf Club || $100
  Registration at the course opens at 9:30 a.m.; shotgun start at 11 a.m. For more information, contact Coach Brian Farrar at bfarrar@berry.edu.
  
  
• Mountain Day Olympics
  3 p.m. || Evans South Lawn
  Student residence hall, commuter and faculty/staff teams compete in field day events for bragging rights and the spirit award.
  
  
• The Martha Berry Museum Special Exhibition Opening and Reception: Email Oak Hill to RSVP
  5 to 7 p.m. || The Martha Berry Museum
  For more information, contact the Museum Office at 706-368-6789.
  
  
• 1972C 50th Reunion Dinner and Celebration: RSVP NOW
  6 p.m. || Christopher Browning Pavilion at Oak Hill || $30
  Classmates and friends of the college class of 1972 are invited to enjoy music, fun, good food and fellowship. 6 p.m. reception, followed by dinner and program at 7 p.m.
  
  
• 1982C 40th Reunion Gathering: RSVP NOW
  7 p.m. || Schroeder's Deli, 406 Broad St, Rome, GA || Dutch Treat
  Classmates and friends of the college class of 1982 are invited to the back patio at Schroeder's for an informal get together to kick off the 40th reunion weekend. Food and beverages are on your own, but let us know you are coming!
  
  
• 1997C 25th Reunion Gathering: RSVP NOW
  7 p.m. || Blossom Hill BBQ, 304 N 4th Ave SW, Rome, GA || Dutch Treat
  Classmates and friends of the college class of 1997 are invited to an informal get together to kick off the 25th reunion weekend. Food and beverages are on your own, but let us know you are coming!
  
  
• Berry Singers Program
  7 p.m. || Betty Anne Rouse Bell Recital Hall at the Ford Auditorium
  
  
• Women's Volleyball vs. Sewanee
  7 p.m. || The Cage Athletic and Recreation Center
  
  
• Berry College Theatre Company presents "Bright Star," by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell: ORDER TICKETS
  7 p.m. || Sisters Theatre || $7
  Get tickets at the link above or contact the Box Office at 706-236-2263.
  
  
• Young Alumni Mountain Day Mixer: RSVP NOW
  7 to 9 p.m. || Mellow Mushroom, 238 Broad St, Rome, GA || $5
  Classmates and friends of the classes of 2012-22 are invited to attend an informal gathering at Mellow Mushroom to kick off the Mountain Day weekend.
  
  
• KCAB's Mountain Day Talent Show
  9 p.m. || Bell Recital Hall || $5
  Students may purchase tickets week of at Campus Information Desk. Remaining tickets available for purchase at the door, limited seating available.
  
  

Saturday, October 8

• Viking Court Hours of Operation || Krannert Center
  Bean'ry: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  POD: 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  Chick-fil-A: 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  Freshens: Closed
  Subway: 4 to 9 p.m.
  
  
• Alumni Choir Rehearsal
  9 a.m. || Betty Anne Rouse Bell Recital Hall at the Ford Auditorium
  
  
• First-Year Parent's Breakfast: RSVP NOW
  9 to 10 a.m. || Krannert Center Spruill Ballroom || $10
  This event is for parents of first-year students only. For more information, contact Meredith Johnson at deanofstudents@berry.edu.
  
  
• Tai Chi and Light Breakfast: Contact Carolyn Reilly for More Info
  9:30 a.m. || Kilpatrick Commons
  Enjoy Tai Chi led by an instructor followed by a heart healthy breakfast. Hosted by the Nursing Division and Kinesiology Department at Berry College.
  
  
• SGA Alumni Reunion: Email SGA for More Info
  10 to 11 a.m. || Krannert Center, Room 217
  Enjoy light breakfast refreshments and meet current SGA officers and members.
  
  
• The Martha Berry Museum Commemorative Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Email Oak Hill to RSVP
  10 to 10:30 a.m. || The Martha Berry Museum
  For more information, contact the Museum Office at 706-368-6789.
  
  
• The Martha Berry Museum Open House: Contact the Museum Office at 706-368-6789 for More Info
  10 a.m. to 5 p.m. || The Martha Berry Museum
  The Oak Hill home will open only from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for visitors.
  
  
• Milestone Class Reunion Brunch: RSVP NOW
  10:30 a.m. || The HUB, WinShape || $20, Kids 10 & Under Free
  Celebrating milestone reunions for the classes of 1972C, 1982C, 1997C and 2012C.
  
  
• Mountain Day Picnic and Family Fun Activities
  11 a.m. to 3 p.m. || Mountain Campus || $13 (picnic)
  50th Reunion and Golden Guard picnic tables available near Pine Lodge.
  
  
• Alumni Tent Village
  11 a.m. to 4 p.m. || Mountain Campus
  Visit the Berry Alumni and alumni-group tents for Mountain Day merchandise, general information and more.
  
  
• Grand March Concert
  12 p.m. || Mountain Campus
  Performed by Berry College Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Alyssa Grey. Students participating in the march should line up by 12:45 p.m. Don't forget to bring pennies to drop in the basket, which goes to Save a Student scholarship.
  
  
• Women's Volleyball vs. Centre College
  12 p.m. || The Cage Athletic and Recreation Center
  
  
• House o' Dreams Tours: RSVP NOW
  12:45, 1:45 and 2:45 p.m. || Mountain Campus || $2
  Tours last approximately 75 minutes. Buses leave from WinShape Pavilion (picnic buffet site).
  
  
• Grand March
  1 p.m. || Mountain Campus
  Led by Grand March Marshall Cecily Crow (94C). 50th Reunion and Golden Guard seating available at Pine Lodge.
  
  
• Intercultural Center Open House
  1 to 3 p.m. || Krannert Center First Floor
  For more information, contact diversity@berry.edu.
  
  
• Academic Buildings Open House
  2 to 4 p.m. || Main Campus
  Visit some of your former classroom spaces on campus during Mountain Day. The following spaces will be open for you: Green Hall, Evans Hall, Laughlin, the new Animal Science building (behind McAllister) and McAllister Hall. Enjoy revisiting these old and new spaces!
  
  
• Berry Farmer's Market
  2 to 5 p.m. || Memorial Drive, adjacent to the Clara Bowl
  Shop the flavors of fall with food and wares from student organizations, student enterprises and local vendors.
  
  
• The Spires Open House: Contact Laurie Steber for More Info
  2 to 4 p.m. || The Spires at Berry College
  Take a tour of this incredible lakeside senior community next to main campus. Click here to learn more about The Spires.
  
  
• Mega Reunion Tailgate: RSVP NOW
  3 to 5 p.m. || Christopher Browning Pavilion at Oak Hill || $5
  Celebrating all reunions for the following class years: 1972A, 1972C, 1977A, 1977C, 1982A, 1982C, 1987C, 1992C, 1997C, 2002C, 2007C, 2012C, 2017C and 2022C. Guests can park at the Cage Center and take the complimentary shuttle to Oak Hill.
  
  
• BAAAC Meeting
  3 p.m. || Intercultural Center, Krannert Center
  
  
• Marthapalooza Family Hour
  3:30 to 4:30 p.m. || Clara Bowl || $5
  Carnival rides, face painting and more. Open to children ages 5-12 of faculty, staff and alumni. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  
  
• Alumni Choir Rehearsal
  4 p.m. || College Chapel
  
  
• Leadership Fellows Reunion Reception: Contact Cecily Crow for More Info
  4 to 5 p.m. || Krannert Center
  Celebrating 10 years of the Leadership Fellows program at Berry College.
  
  
• Berry Football vs. Rhodes College: RSVP NOW
  6 p.m. || Valhalla stadium || $10, Kids 5 & Under Free
  Pre-order tickets or purchase at the gate. Special seating for 50th Reunion class members in the stadium; Berry Alumni Choir sings National Anthem.
  
  
• Berry College Theatre Company presents "Bright Star," by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell: ORDER TICKETS
  7 p.m. || Sisters Theatre || $7
  Get tickets at the link above or contact the Box Office at 706-236-2263.
  
  
• Marthapalooza
  10 p.m. to 2 a.m. || Clara Bowl || $20/guest accompanied by a Berry student; $20/young alumni (Classes of 2018-22)
  Free to Berry students, current college ID and event wristband required.
  
  

Sunday, October 9

• Alumni Choir Rehearsal
  9 a.m. || College Chapel
  
  
• Alumni Lacrosse Alumni Game
  12 p.m. || Valhalla stadium
  
  
• Mountain Day Worship Service
  11 a.m. || College Chapel
  Guest Minister: Julie Richardson (97C)
  Alumni Choir Director: Harry Musselwhite (FFS)
  
  
• Martha Berry Graveside Memorial Service
  12 p.m. || Outside College Chapel
  Presented by Daughters of Berry.
  
  
• Dedication of College Chapel marker for Dr. Ouida Word Dickey (50C, FFS)
  12:15 p.m. || North lawn of the College Chapel
  
  
• Oak Hill and The Martha Berry Museum Staff Reunion: Contact the Museum Office at 706-368-6789 for More Info
  2 to 4 p.m. || Oak Hill
  Invite only.
  
  
• Berry College Theatre Company presents "Bright Star," by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell: ORDER TICKETS
  7 p.m. || Sisters Theatre || $7
  Get tickets at the link above or contact the Box Office at 706-236-2263.
  
  

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