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

1. 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.
2. 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!