Coming home to the Hill and giving back

Thousands of alumni, parents, friends, and students bundled up Oct. 28-29 for McDaniel College 's annual Homecoming celebration.

The highlight of the weekend was the Saturday morning dedication of the Warfield Tennis Courts, a gift of Robert '62 and Peggy Hoey '63 Warfield. The McDaniel community joined President Joan Develin Coley in applause and appreciation for the Warfields' commitment to their alma mater.

Later on Saturday, tailgaters enjoyed everything from kielbasa to crabcakes – and warm beverages to fend off the chilly fall temperatures – as they cheered the Green Terror to near victory in the team's match with F&M.

Donald R. Rabush was honored as Alumnus of the Year during halftime. The award was given in recognition of Rabush's enthusiastic and abundant service to the College, service to his community, and prominence and distinction as an educator.

Six former Green Terror athletes were inducted into The Green Terror Sports Hall of Fame, sponsored by the McDaniel College Alumni Association. Jerry Borga '69, Sherry Albright Clower '94, MS '99, Susan Head Conklin '94, Richard Conner '84, Thomas Knieriem '82, and (posthumously) Samuel Reed '57 join 134 former athletes athletes who have acquired prominence in their chosen fields and who also have made contributions to society.

Robert Warfield '62 reminisces about his days on the Hill during the dedication of the tennis courts named for him and his wife, Peggy Hoey Warfield '63. President Joan Develin Coley, Mrs. Warfield, and Athletic Director James Smith are pictured on the right.

Bob Warfield is poised to serve the official first ball on the College's new tennis courts built with a gift from him and his wife, Peggy.

Homecoming Court from left to right: Jason Fratto '07, Nicole Carter '07, Gail Beveridge '08, and Nick Tully '08.

The Crab Guys didn't seem to mind the cold weather. These alumni get together every month to eat crabs. From left, Hugh Carew '71, George Gebelein '64 in grass skirt, John Haker '69 (obscured), Rick Boswell '68, John Olsh '67, Hanns Vandrey '68 in crab costume, Ralph Wilson '68 driving.

Murphy, the dog of Scott Stolzenburg '03, warms up with school spirit.

Mike Marsico '95 with future McDaniel student Ian.

The Green Terror Cheerleaders get ready to support the T-E-A-M.

Cheers for Alpha Phi Omega, the national service fraternity, for its hands-on work.

Phi Mu sorority members.

Alums gather in the Office of Multicultural Services. From left, Ludley Howard '84, Mahlia Joyce '03, José Flores, ROTC, and RaSheeda George '01.

Contact Michele Cohen Leiberman, associate director of media relations, at 410-857-2294 or mleiberman@mcdaniel.edu.