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News release from Concordia Lutheran High School:<\/p>\n

Concordia to host expanded Homecoming & Alumni Weekend<\/strong><\/p>\n

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(September 15, 2014) – Concordia Lutheran High School is celebrating its Homecoming activities with a full Alumni Weekend on Sept. 26-28.<\/p>\n

Created off of the traditional college model, the expanded events for the weekend hope to engage more alumni, students and friends of Concordia with the school.<\/p>\n

“We are excited for our first Alumni Weekend which was designed to provide multi-day events for alumni returning for their class reunions and the entire Concordia community including current students, families, friends and staff,” said Jill Nichols, director of alumni relations.<\/p>\n

The weekend kicks off with the annual invitational golf tournament and continues into Friday evening with a Homecoming tailgate and football game. The weekend concludes with a worship service on Sunday featuring the CLHS Chamber Choir.<\/p>\n

All events are open to the public, but some events require registration and tickets. See below for details.<\/p>\n

The full schedule:<\/p>\n

Friday, Sept. 26<\/strong><\/p>\n

Concordia Invitational Golf Tournament<\/strong>
\nCherry Hill Golf Club<\/em>
\n11 a.m. – Registration and lunch
\n12 p.m. – Shotgun start
\nVisit www.Golf4Cadets.com or contact Jill Nichols at jnichols@clhscadets.com<\/span> or call (260) 203-4430.<\/p>\n

Homecoming Tailgate BBQ featuring Shigs In Pit<\/strong>
\nBenefitting the Athletic, Band and JROTC Booster Clubs<\/em>
\n5:30 – 7 p.m.
\nFootball Practice Field (Zollner Stadium)
\nTickets are $7.50 and will be sold by Booster Club students and parents in advance or by contacting Jill Nichols at jnichols@clhscadets.com<\/span> or (260) 203-4430.<\/p>\n

Homecoming Football Game<\/strong> (Future Cadet Night)
\nConcordia vs. Bishop Luers<\/em>
\n7 p.m.
\n(Future 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th-grade Cadets are invited out to experience Concordia. Watch the mail for your free ticket!)<\/p>\n

Homecoming Party<\/strong>
\n9 p.m. – Midnight<\/em>
\nSportONE Parkview Fieldhouse, 3946 Ice Way, Fort Wayne
\nA party for students, parents, alumni, staff and friends of CLHS. Call out to the past Homecoming court members (queen, king and attendants) for special recognition by the student council. Various activities for the kids coordinated by Concordia’s Student Council (volleyball, basketball, beach volleyball, paddle tennis, bounce games, etc.). Socializing for adults; refreshments available for purchase at Jimmy’s Grill.
\nAdults $5; Students K-12 $3
\nPizza and pop<\/p>\n

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Saturday, Sept. 27<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fort4Fitness<\/strong> (morning)
\nFort Wayne’s annual event including a half marathon, 10k, and 4 mile run\/walk. Visit fort4fitness.org for more information and registration. Wear your CLHS apparel and join in the fun of this amazing event.<\/p>\n

Individual Class Reunions (throughout evening)<\/p>\n