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2025 Collegedale Academy Alumni Weekend
We are looking forward to reconnecting at Alumni Weekend on April 11-12, 2025!
The 2025 Alumni Weekend honor classes will be those years ending in 0's and 5's.
Check out the weekend schedule below!
You can also follow us on Facebook: 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
2025 Alumni Weekend Schedule
Friday, April 11, 2025
8:00 am ~ 22nd Annual Golf Classic; shot gun start – The Ooltewah Club
To register or be a sponsor visit our website: collegedaleacademy.com/alumni
5:30pm ~ CA Alumni Choir practice for Saturday Concert – CA choir room
Conducted by former CA choir teacher, Jeffery Lauritzen, (1986-2013)
7:00 pm ~ CA Bands & Alumni Band Concert
Conducted by Greg Lindquist, Bob Bolton, and Josh Vollberg, '17
8:00 pm (approx.) ~ Alumni Awards Reception (immediately following concert)
Light Refreshments will be served in the 50s’ Diner to honor this year’s recipients:
Alumnus of the Year: Joseph White, ‘60
Young Alumnus of the Year: Jonathan Miller, MD, FACMS, FAAD; ‘05
Distinguished Service Award: Hamlet Canosa
Saturday, April 12, 2025
10:00 am ~ Alumni Weekend Registration begins
10:45 am ~ Honor Class Representatives meet w/Mr. Michael Peel for Roll Call organization
Location: “Boys Hall” – hallway to the left of the auditorium
11:00 am ~ Honor Class Roll Call & Church Service
featured speaker: Jack McClarty, ‘95
12:40 pm (approx.) ~ Sabbath Potluck** (following the end of the church service)
Honor Class Pictures Begin once lunch is served
2:45 pm ~ Choral Concert Call time & Rehearsal
Location: Ackerman Auditorium on the campus of Southern Adventist University, Music Bldg
4:00 pm ~ Choral Concert conducted by former CA Choir teacher, Jeffrey Lauritzen, (1986-2013)
Location: Ackerman Auditorium on the campus of Southern Adventist University, Music Bldg
8:45 pm ~ Alumni Basketball Games
Location: CA Gymnasium
Games Schedule:
9:00 pm: MEN: Even year alumni (2022 and older) vs. Odd year alumni (2021 and older)
9:00 pm: WOMEN*: Even year alumni (2022 and older) vs. Odd year alumni (2021 and older)
10:15 pm: MEN: Young alumni (Class of 2024, 2023 vs. current CA Basketball team
10:15 pm: WOMEN: Young alumni (Class of 2024, 2023 vs. current CA Basketball team
*Former Coach Matt Nafie will help coach a Ladies Alumni Team
**Our long-time tradition is that our local alumni bring a dish to share for the Sabbath potluck adding to what the CA staff provide. Prepared food items may be dropped off in our Life Skills room (Rm 106) upon arrival. All are encouraged and welcome to join us for potluck with or without a dish to share!
Honor Year Private Gatherings
If an honor class is hosting private gatherings and we have been made aware of the event, we will share that information here. (Coming soon).
Alumni Band Concert ~ Come to watch or play!
All who play are invited to come play and play with us.
Schedule for your planning:
April 2 (Tuesday) 7:00 pm rehearsal - CA Band Room
April 11 (Thursday) 7:00 pm rehearsal - CA Chapel Stage
April 12 (Friday) 7:00 pm Alumni Band Vespers - CA Chapel (6:00 pm call time)
Alumni Weekend Individual Parties
(Honor Classes, 4's & 9's)
“Remembering Dr. Lynn Sauls - A Gathering of His Former Students.”
Spearheaded by Class of 1964
Coordinator: Steve Patrick
Contact info: spatrick3@cfl.rr.com
Event Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024 @ 3pm
Location: CA Library
Class of 1964
Coordinator: Steve Patrick
Contact info: spatrick3@cfl.rr.com
Event Date: Friday, April 12, 2024 @ 6:45pm
Location: CA Library
Class of 1974
Class Coordinator: CollegedaleAcademy1974@gmail.com
Event Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024 @ 4pm
Location: Farrow Event Barn, 5767 Tallant Road
More Info: bit.ly/ca1974
Class of 1979
Class Coordinator: Valerie Hunt
Contact Info: 423-310-4288
Event #1 – Sat Night Dinner
Date: Sat Night 4/13/24
Location: 50’s Diner
Time: 5:30pm (need to get in @ 5pm)
Events #2 & #3 – Sunday AM Breakfast & Volleyball
Date: Sun AM 4/14/23
Location: 50’s Diner & Gym
Time: 10am -12pm
Class of 1984
Class Coordinator: Greg Williams
Contact Info: theamxguy@gmail.com
Event Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024; 5pm – 9pm
Event Info: East Room at the Collegedale Municipal building
All members of the Class of 1984 and their families are invited to come and enjoy fellowship and a light supper.
Class of 1989
Class Coordinators: Sherrie Williams & Gabriel Aviles
Contact Info: ssplatt@southern.edu, gaaviles@comcast.net
Event: Saturday Afternoon (entire class invited).
Class of 1994
Class Coordinator: Jennifer Morris Dempsey – 423-322-7332
Event date: Saturday, April 13, 2024; 6:00pm
Location: 4286 Green Acres Drive, Ooltewah TN 37363
Event Info: Potluck
Class of 1999
Class Coordinator: Amanda (Herod) Mason
Contact Info: abherod@gmail.com
Event Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024; 7pm
Location: Mellow Mushroom - 2318 Lifestyle Way, Chattanooga, TN 37421
(Near Hamilton Place Mall)
Class of 2009
Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/groups/3516036975286748/
Honor Classes On-Campus Gatherings
More information soon!
1944/Room 102 (Bradley)
1949/Room 102 (Bradley)
1954/Room 101 (Renslow)
1959/Room 100 (Hunt)
1964/Library
1969/Room 103 (Weber)
1974/Room 104 (Foster)
1979/Room 105 (Hodges)
1984/Room 107 (Marquez/Languages)
1989/Room 108 (Arner)
1994/Room 109 (White)
1999/Room 300 (S. Beasley)
2004/Room 301 (Z. Beasley)
2009/Room 302 (McQuistan)
2014/Room 304 (Groft)
2019/Room 204 (Andersen)
*Special request:
1965/Room 200 (Sinigaglio) (prior to potluck)
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 Angi Howell, Assistant Director of Alumni & Recruitment
423.396.2124 x 5015 or ahowell@collegedaleacademy.com
Alumni Golf Classic
Friday, April 11, 2025
Ooltewah Club Golf Course
7:00 am - Registration/Check-In Begins
8:00 am - 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 2024 Recipient is:
Sarah Ruf - Class of 2009
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 their broader community.
The 2024 Recipient is:
Kenneth Rose - Class of 2004
Distinguished Service Award
The Distinguished Service Award is presented to a former Collegedale Academy faculty member whose longevity and service epitomized the mission of Collegedale Academy by making a difference in the lives of our students. Their faith and caring spirit were evident to students, colleagues, and community.
The 2024 Recipient is:
Harold E. Kuebler
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!