MOUNTAIN DAY 2023

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 celebrate Martha Berry's birthday at Mountain Day Weekend, Friday, Oct. 13, through Sunday, Oct. 15.

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View the full schedule of events for Mountain Day 2023 below, or quickly jump to one of the following days:

• Schedule for Friday, October 13
  
• Schedule for Saturday, October 14
  
• Schedule for Sunday, October 15

Plus, all month long we'll be sharing your #mtnday23 pics, #TBT Mountain Day photos and more on social media as we get ready to celebrate our beloved homecoming tradition!

Friday, October 13

• Shipyard Hours of Operation
  9 a.m. to 2 p.m. || Krannert Center
  
• Mountain Day Golf Scramble: REGISTER HERE
  11 a.m. || Stonebridge Golf Club || $100
  Registration at the course opens at 10 a.m.; shotgun start at 11 a.m. For more information, contact Coach Brian Farrer at bfarrer@berry.edu..
  
• Mountain Day Olympics
  3 p.m. || Opportunity Drive and Evans Lawn
  Student residence hall, commuter and faculty/staff teams compete in field day events for bragging rights and the spirit award.
• 1973C 50th Reunion Dinner and Celebration: REGISTER HERE
  6 p.m. || Christopher Browning Pavilion at Oak Hill || $30
  Classmates and friends of the college class of 1973 are invited to enjoy music, fun, good food and fellowship. 6 p.m. reception, followed by dinner and program at 7 p.m.
  
• 1983C 40th Reunion Gathering: REGISTER HERE
  7 p.m. || Schroeder's Deli, 406 Broad St, Rome, GA
  Classmates and friends of the college class of 1983 are invited to 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!
  
• 1998C 25th Reunion Gathering: REGISTER HERE
  7 p.m. || Blossom Hill BBQ, 304 N 4th Ave SW, Rome, GA
  Classmates and friends of the college class of 1998 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!
  
• Young Alumni Mountain Day Mixer: REGISTER HERE
  7 to 9 p.m. || Mellow Mushroom, 238 Broad St, Rome, GA || $10
  Classmates and friends of the classes of 2012-23 are invited to attend an informal gathering at Mellow Mushroom to kick of the Mountain Day weekend. Cost includes food and non-alcoholic beverages. Cash bar available on-site.
  
• Women's Volleyball vs. Sewanee
  7 p.m. || The Cage Arena
  Join your fellow Viking fans to cheer on Berry as they take on the Sewanee Tigers.
  
• Berry College Theatre Company presents "All My Sons": ORDER TICKETS
  7 p.m. || Sisters Theatre || $7
  Get tickets at the link above or contact the Box Office at 706-236-2263.
  
• Mountain Day Homecoming Concert
  7 to 8 p.m. || Bell Recital Hall at the Ford Auditorium
  Featuring the Berry Singers, under the direction of Dr. Paul Neal.
  
• KCAB Presents Berry's Got Talent
  9 p.m. || Bell Recital Hall || $5
  Students may purchase tickets, credit card only, starting Oct. 2 at the Campus Information Desk. Remaining tickets will be available to purchase at the door, limited seating available.
  

Saturday, October 14

• Alumni Council Breakfast & Volunteer Coordination
  8:30 a.m. || Dickey Living Room
  
• Shipyard Hours of Operation
  9 a.m. to 3 p.m.|| Krannert Center
  
• First-Year Parents Breakfast
  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.
  
• Berry Softball Meet and Greet
  9:30 to 11:30 a.m. || Kay Williams Field
  This event is for all Berry softball alumnae and current players. For more information, contact Jessica Strong at softball@berry.edu.
  
• Nursing Program Alumni & Current Student Breakfast
  10 to 11 a.m. || Kilpatrick Commons
  Nursing alumni, current students and their family members are invited to a drop-in, continental breakfast to connect with Director of Nursing Division Dr. Carolyn Reilly, and current student nursing ambassadors and to hear updates on the expansion of the program and new Health Sciences building. If you have any questions or are planning to attend, please email nursing@berry.edu. Deadline to RSVP is October 8.
  
• Milestone Class Reunion Brunch: REGISTER HERE
  10:30 a.m. || The HUB, WinShape || $20, Kids 10 & Under Free
  Celebrating milestone reunions for the classes of 1973A, 1973C, 1983A, 1983C, 1998C and 2013C. Parking will be available in the soccer field adjacent to The Hub. Brunch will be served until 11:30 a.m.
  
• Mountain Day Central
  11 a.m. to 3 p.m. || Mountain Campus
  Visit the Berry Alumni and alumni-group tents for Mountain Day merchandise, general information and more.
  
• House o' Dreams Tours: REGISTER HERE
  11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 2 p.m. || Mountain Campus || $3
  Tours last approximately 75 minutes. Buses leave from WinShape Pavilion (picnic buffet site).
  
• Mountain Day Picnic
  11 a.m. to 3 p.m. || WinShape Pavilion || $13
  Students, faculty and staff may pick up their complimentary tickets and purchase guest tickets at the Campus Information Desk beginning October 2. Guest tickets can be purchased with credit card on site day of event. Additionally, drinks and ice cream will be available to purchase as individual items and located adjacent to the pavilion. 50th Reunion and Spires resident picnic tables available near Pine Lodge.
• Mountain Day Family Fun Activities
  Noon to 3 p.m. || Mountain Campus
  Inflatables and other children's activities will be open from Noon until 3:00 p.m. The Berry Physics Department will be on-site with viewing cards and a telescope to view the partial solar eclipse, which will occur during the picnic and Grand March. Remember - don't look at the sun directly! We will have resources on site to keep everyone safe. For questions, please contact Dr. Todd Timberlake at  ttimberlake@berry.edu.
• Grand March Concert
  Noon to 12:45 p.m. || Mountain Campus
  Performed by Berry College Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Alyssa Grey.
  
• Grand March
  1 p.m. || Mountain Campus
  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. Special guest seating will be provided in front of Pine Lodge for the 50th class reunion guests and Spires residents.
  
• Class of 2013C Gathering: REGISTER HERE
  1 to 3 p.m. || Kilpatrick Commons || $8
  Members of the Class of 2013 are invited to gather at the fountain area outside of Krannert and enjoy beverages from the Swift & Finch coffee truck along with music and raffles. The class would also like to extend an invitation to members of the classes of 2012 and 2014. Cost includes one Swift & Finch beverage and one raffle ticket.
  
• Martha Berry Museum & Oak Hill Home Open
  2 to 4 p.m. || Martha Berry Museum & Oak Hill
  Visitors are invited to stop by during afternoon hours of operations to view current exhibits and Martha Berry's home.
  
• 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: Animal Science, Laughlin, McAlister, Cook Building, Evans Hall and Green 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.
  
• Women's Basketball Tailgate
  2 p.m. || South Cage Lawn
  Berry Women's Basketball alumnae and current players are invited to gather prior to the football game. For more information, contact Coach Thomas Johnson at tjohnson@berry.edu.
  
• Berry African American Alumni Chapter Mix n' Meet
  2:30 to 4:30 p.m. || Krannert Intercultural Center, Krannert Center
  Current students and alumni are invited to gather together for the chapter's annual social and business meeting.
• Women's Volleyball vs. Centre College
  3 p.m. || The Cage Arena
  Join your fellow Viking fans to cheer on Berry as they take on Centre College. Former Berry volleyball players will be recognized at the game.
  
• Mega Reunion Tailgate: REGISTER HERE
  3 to 5 p.m. || Christopher Browning Pavilion at Oak Hill || $10
  A mega reunion celebration for the 1973A, 1973C, 1978A, 1978C, 1983A, 1983C, 1988C, 1993C, 1998C, 2003C, 2008C, 2013C, 2018C, and 2023C classes. Come enjoy refreshments, beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), and fun activities at this family-friendly event before the football game. Guests can park at the Cage Center and take the complimentary shuttle to Oak Hill.
  
• Marthapalooza Family Hour
  3 to 4 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. Credit card payment is the only form of payment accepted for purchases.
  
• Student Tailgating Zone
  4 to 6 p.m. || Adjacent to Briggs Beach
  
• Football Tickets Will Call
  4 to 6 p.m. || Valhalla Stadium
  Alumni who pre-purchased tickets may pick up tickets here.
  
• Viking Walk with Berry Football and Viking Drumline
  4:30 p.m. || Along Opportunity Drive & Maple Drive
  
• Valhalla Gates Open
  4:45 p.m. || Valhalla Stadium
• Berry Football vs. Millsaps College
  6 p.m. || Williams Field at Valhalla || $10.70, Kids 5 & Under Free
  Pre-order tickets or purchase at the gate. Special seating for 50th Reunion class members in the stadium. Credit card payment is the only form of payment accepted for ticket and concession purchases.
• Berry High School & Academy Reunion Dinner : REGISTER HERE
  6 p.m. || Hill Dining Hall || $20
  Graduates of the Berry High School and Academy are invited to attend a dinner at Hill Dining Hall to catch-up with former classmates and friends. Hamrick Hall and Barstow Library, both now home to the Berry College Elementary and Middle Schools, will be open from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. for alumni to visit and reminisce about former teachers and classes during their time on Mountain Campus.
  
• Berry College Theatre Company presents "All My Sons": ORDER TICKETS
  7 p.m. || Sisters Theatre || $7
  Get tickets at the link above or contact the Box Office at 706-236-2263.
  
• Class of 1993C Social: REGISTER HERE
  7 p.m. || Home of Mrs. Jennifer Tucker Beard || $15 (pay at event)
  The class of '93 will celebrate their 30th class reunion during a "Throwback Mountain Day Field Party" at the home of Mrs. Jennifer Tucker Beard. There will be a food truck, lots of parking and fun! For more information, please contact Jennifer Beard at  jbeard@berry.edu.
  
• Marthapalooza
  10 p.m. to 2 a.m. || Clara Bowl || $20/guest accompanied by a Berry student; $20/young alumni (Classes of 2019-23)
  Free to Berry students, current college ID and event wristband required.
  

Sunday, October 15

• The Spires at Berry College Open House
  9 to 10:30 a.m. || Dining Room at the Main Building
  Staff and residents of the Spires at Berry College, a continuing-care retirement community located adjacent to the college campus, are hosting a continental breakfast for alumni, parents and other guests to check out the facilities, as well as learn more about on-site services, unique programs for residents, and opportunities to engage in the college's campus life. Guests can access the Spires through the gate behind the Townhouses on Berry's main campus or enter through the main gate off of Veterans Memorial Highway.
  
• Mountain Day Worship Service
  11 a.m. || College Chapel
  
• Martha Berry Graveside Memorial Service
  Noon || Outside College Chapel
  Presented by Daughters of Berry; 7-fold Amen sung by the Berry Singers.
  
• Men's Lacrosse Annual Alumni Challenge
  Noon ||Williams Field at Vahalla Stadium
  Alumni of the Vikings Lacrosse Program and are invited to join current players for friendly competition and to reconnect with one another. For more information, please contact Coach Curtis Gilbert at  cgilbert@berry.edu.
  
• Berry College Theatre Company presents "All My Sons": ORDER TICKETS
  2 p.m. || Sisters Theatre || $7
  Get tickets at the link above or contact the Box Office at 706-236-2263.
  

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