Collegedale Academy's Alumni Weekend
It was wonderful to reconnect with all those who attended the 2023 CA Alumni Weekend on April 16. We are looking forward to our next Alumni Weekend to be held in the spring of 2024.
The 2024 Alumni Weekend honor classes will be those years ending in 4's and 9's.
Please check back here for more information regarding dates and schedule for our next Alumni Weekend. You can also follow us on Facebook at our CA Alumni Page
Alumni Weekend Honor Classes:
1948
1953
1958
1963
1968
1973
1978
1983
1988
1993
1998
2003
2008
2013
2018
Collegedale Academy's Alumni Weekend
April 14-16, 2023
Greetings Alumni and Friends of Collegedale Academy,
We are excited to welcome you back to campus on April 14 – 16, 2023 for Collegedale Academy’s Homecoming Weekend! Homecoming is a special time to reconnect with old friends and reminisce over shared memories.
Alumni Weekend Honor Classes:
1948
1953
1958
1963
1968
1973
1978
1983
1988
1993
1998
2003
2008
2013
2018
Alumni Weekend Schedule
Friday, April 14
20th Annual Alumni Golf Classic Tournament
7:00 - 7:45 a.m. Check-in at the Ooltewah Club Golf Course
7:30 a.m. Golf Range Open
8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
Alumni Choir
5:30 p.m. - Alumni Choral Practice with former Choral Director, Mr. Jeff Lauritzen (1986 - 2013)
Vespers
7:00 p.m. CA's Alumni Band Concert with Conductor, Josh Vollberg ('17). Also joining will be some of CA's current band students as well as past conductor, Richard Hickam '88
Location: CA Auditorium
Alumni Awards Reception
After Alumni Band Concert: Light refreshments will be served in the 50’s diner to honor this year’s recipients — all are welcome.
Sabbath, April 15
Morning Events
10:45 a.m. Class Officers gather at left side hall by stage with Michael Peel to prepare for Roll Call
10:45 a.m. Gathering Songs - Praise Team
11:00 a.m. Church begins with Honor Class ROLL CALL and speaking for church service is Pastor Rick Johns, ’93
After Church – Fellowship Potluck and Class Photos, CA’s Gym
Alumni Choir
2:30 p.m. Alumni Choral Practice at Collegedale SDA Church with former Choral Director, Mr. Jeff Lauritzen (1986 – 2013)
4:00 p.m. Alumni Choral Concert at Collegedale SDA Church with former Choral Director, Mr. Jeff Lauritzen (1986 – 2013)
Basketball Games
9:00 p.m. Basketball games begin
Sunday, April 16
CA Connections Breakfast Meeting
10:00 a.m. - Upper Room
Join us for a school update and a chance to connect with others.
A light continental breakfast will be served so please RSVP
Alumni Golf Classic
Friday, April 14, 2023
Ooltewah Club Golf Course
7:00 - 7:45 a.m. Check-in
7:30 a.m. Golf Range Open
8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
** Registration for the Annual Alumni Golf Classic Registration is currently full **
Alumni Awards Information
Young Alumnus of the Year Award
The Young Alumnus of the Year Award recognizes an individual forty years old or younger whose personal and professional achievements have merited the honor and praise of peers and colleagues. Their caring spirit and commitment to service demonstrate the fulfillment of the mission of Collegedale Academy.
The Alumnus of the Year Award
The Alumnus of the Year Award recognizes the achievements of an outstanding alumnus whose personal life of faith, professional accomplishments, and philanthropic spirit make a difference in the lives of students at Collegedale Academy and in our greater community.
Calling all Honor Classes!
We would like our honor classes to be involved in the program in a special way.
If you are interested in volunteering to speak for church, special music, song service leader, scripture readings, prayer,
Sabbath School Panel Discussion Participant and Leader, etc.
Please contact Marilee Silverstein, Director of Development/Alumni:
423.396.2124 x 5017 or msilverstein@collegedaleacademy.com
Collegedale Academy's Alumni Weekend
April 14 - 16, 2023
We are excited to welcome you back to campus on April 14 - 16, 2023 for Collegedale Academy's Homecoming Weekend! Homecoming is a special time to reconnect with old friends and reminisce over shared memories. We are honoring graduates from the following years, ending in: 3's and 8's.
ACTION ITEMS
- We would like our honor classes to be involved in the program in a special way. If you are interested in volunteering to speak for church, special music, song service leader, scripture readings, prayer, Sabbath School Panel Discussion Participant and Leader, etc. Please get in touch with me: 423.396.2124 x 5017 or msilverstein@collegedaleacademy.com.
- Do you have any suggestions for Alumnus of the Year, Young Alumnus of the Year? Below are the descriptions, please send me your nominations by February 13, 2023. thank you.
Young Alumnus of the Year Award
The Young Alumnus of the Year Award recognizes an individual forty years old or younger whose personal and professional achievements have merited the honor and praise of peers and colleagues. Their caring spirit and commitment to service demonstrate the fulfillment of the mission of Collegedale Academy.
The Alumnus of the Year Award
The Alumnus of the Year Award recognizes the achievements of an outstanding alumnus whose personal life of faith, professional accomplishments, and philanthropic spirit make a difference in the lives of students at Collegedale Academy and in our greater community.
Schedule for Alumni Weekend 2023
Friday, April 14, 2023
20th Annual Alumni Golf Classic Tournament
- 7:00 – 7:45 am Check-in at the Ooltewah Club Golf Course
- 7:30 Golf Range Open
- 8:00 am Shotgun Start
Vespers
- 5:30 pm - Alumni Choral Practice with former Choral Director, Mr. Jeff Lauritzen (1986 - 2013)
- 7:00 pm – CA’s Alumni Band Concert with conductor, Josh Vollberg (’17). The program will be held in CA’s Auditorium and will also include some of CA’s current band students as well as past conductor, Richard Hickam ’88
Alumni Awards Reception
- After Alumni Band Concert: Light refreshments will be served in the 50’s diner to honor this year’s recipients — all are welcome.
Sabbath, April 15, 2023
- 10:00 am Sabbath School
- 11:00 am Honor Class ROLL CALL
- 11:15 am Church, Rick Johns, '93
- After Church – Fellowship Potluck and Class Photos, CA’s Gym
- 2:30 pm Alumni Choral Practice at Collegedale SDA Church with former Choral Director, Mr. Jeff Lauritzen (1986 - 2013)
- 4:00 pm Alumni Choral Concert at Collegedale SDA Church with former Choral Director, Mr. Jeff Lauritzen (1986 - 2013)
- 9:00 pm Basketball games begin
Sunday, April 16, 2023
- 10:00 am CA Connections Breakfast Meeting – Upper Room: Join us for a school update and a chance to connect with others. A light continental breakfast will be served so please RSVP, using the embedded form below, thank you!