​​​​Calling All Scots!
Join us on the weekend of September 29th and 30th for Homecoming 2023. We can't wait to welcome you home to the mountain.    

If you want to know what to expect, take a look at all that Homecoming 2022 had to offer!
HOMECOMING 2023
September 29 - 30, 2023
​​​​Location
Covenant College
14049 Scenic Highway
Lookout Mountain, GA 30750
VENDORS
If you would like to register as a vendor for the 6th Annual Student and Alumni Art Sale, please click on the link below and submit payment during the registration process.
Schedule
Friday | September 29
ALL DAY
Attend Classes
Here's your chance to be a student again! Stop by the Scots Desk in Carter Lobby for a list of class schedules.
9 AM-8 PM
Tuck Shoppe Hours
Stop by the Tuck Shoppe in Carter Lobby to pick up some Covenant swag.
10 AM-9 PM

Scots Desk Open for Registration / Questions
Stop by Carter Lobby to register, have a cup of coffee, sign up for tours, and much more.
11 AM

Chapel / Presentation of the Iron Thistle Alumni Award
Join faculty, staff, and students for chapel and the presentation of the Iron Thistle Alumni Award.  
11:30 AM-2 PM
Lunch in the Great Hall
Have lunch with the Covenant community in the Great Hall! Purchase tickets in the Great Hall.
Noon-2 PM
Class of 1973 & Friends | 50-Year Reunion Luncheon
The Class of 1973 and friends are invited for lunch at the Lookout Mountain Club to celebrate 50 years of God's faithfulness, hear an update on the college, and share memories. Registration is required. Directions can be obtained at the Scots Desk or by clicking on the icon to the left.

Please RSVP your group at the end of the registration form no later than noon on September 22nd.
1-2 PM
Carter Hall Tower Tours
When you check in at the Scots Desk, sign up to take in the view from atop the historic tower. Tours depart at various times, and spots are limited.

Please note: Participants must be at least 4 feet in height, and due to grated floors and steps, heels and skirts/kilts are not recommended.
3 pM
Tour of Campus
When you check in at the Scots Desk, sign up for a tour of campus to see how much the campus has grown.
3:30 pM
Heritage Society Tea
The Heritage Society is a lifetime membership that honors those who recognize Covenant in their estate plans. Often, estate gifts help build the college's endowment, which provides valuable resources for student scholarships, faculty, and facilities. If you would like more information about the Heritage Society, please contact Marc Erickson, VP of Development and Executive Director of the Covenant College Foundation.

This event is reserved for Heritage Society members.
4-11 PM
Open Dorms
Relive yesteryear by visiting your residence hall/dorm room.

Please note: Only access rooms if the current resident is present and gives permission.
4 PM


Alumni Baseball Game
Join fellow baseball alumni for a game at Highlands Field.

Please note: Players should register no later than September 1st to guarantee an athletic t-shirt. The t-shirts are athletic fit and tend to run a little smaller.

Please fill out our waiver form in order to participate. One waiver form per person.
4-6 PM
Alumni Choir | Orchestra Rehearsal
Join Dr. Scott Finch '97 and Dr. Lok Kim with other alumni, faculty, and students in preparation for Saturday's "Singing of the Saints" service. Immediately following the rehearsal, "All for Jesus" will be sung to welcome guests to the Alumni Picnic.

Please note: Be sure and indicate if you will take part in the choir or orchestra at the end of the registration form
4-6 PM

Alumni Run on Cross Country Trails with the Cross Country Team 
Get in an afternoon run atop beautiful Lookout Mountain with current cross country track members. Meet at the Scots Desk by 4:15 pm to stretch and head out on the trails.

Please note: Runners should register no later than September 1st to guarantee an athletic t-shirt. The t-shirts are athletic fit and tend to run a little smaller.

Please fill out our waiver form in order to participate. One waiver form per person.
4:30-5:45 PM
Departmental Gathering
Catch up with professors from various departments at this all new event. Light snacks will be served as you mingle with fellow classmates while chatting with former and current professors.  This event will be held at the patio located just behind Carter Hall (the old pool area).
4-5 PM

Carter Hall Tower Tours
When you check in at the Scots Desk, sign up to take in the view from atop the historic tower. Tours depart at various times, and spots are limited.

Please note: Participants must be at least 4 feet in height, and due to grated floors and steps, heels and skirts/kilts are not recommended.
6-8 PM
Alumni Picnic + Games
Join us for a festive picnic and games on Brock Lawn (outside Carter Hall). It's the perfect time to catch up with other alumni!

Adult Ticket » $12
Child Ticket (ages 4-12) » $7
Toddlers ages 3 and under eat for free.
8-10 PM
Alumni VIP Lounge | Jazz on The Overlook
We are rolling out the blue carpet (Scots blue, that is) to welcome our alumni to the VIP Lounge in Probasco's President's Room alongside Jazz on the Overlook. Feel free to join in on the dancing or socialize with other alumni and enjoy desserts and drinks in the lounge. The student body dresses up for this festive annual event. Feel free to dress up or take part in casual attire.

Jazz on the Overlook begins at 8:30 pm.
** Schedule is subject to change.
Schedule
Saturday | September 30
8 AM-6 PM
Scots Desk Open for Registration / Questions
Stop by to register, have a cup of coffee, sign up for tours, and much more.
8:30-10 AM
Continental Breakfast
Enjoy a continental breakfast with the Covenant community in the Great Hall! Purchase tickets in the Great Hall.
9 AM


Cross Country Meet
Come cheer on our Scots!  Women's Cross Country race begins at 9 a.m., followed by the Men's race at 10 a.m. Both events will take place at Reflection Riding and Arboretum Nature Center, 400 Garden Road, Chattanooga, TN 37419.

 
9-9:50 AM
Singing of the Saints
Join us in the chapel for this hymn sing/orchestra performance with Dr. Scott Finch '97, Dr. Lok Kim & Homily with Chaplin Grant Lowe.

Please note: Alumni who are interested in participating as a member of the choir or orchestra should register for and attend the rehearsal on Friday.
9:30 AM
Women's Alumnae Soccer Match
Join fellow alumnae soccer players and take on Covenant's JV women's soccer team. Registration is not required to watch but is required to play.

Please note: Players should register no later than September 1st to guarantee an athletic t-shirt. The t-shirts are athletic fit and tend to run a little smaller.

Please fill out our waiver form in order to participate. One waiver form per person.
8:30 AM-6 PM
Tuck Shoppe Hours
Stop by the Tuck Shoppe in Carter Lobby to pick up some Covenant swag.  Be sure  and visit the Pop-Up Shop at Scotland Yard from 4-7:30 p.m.
10 AM
Alumni Brunch
What better place to have brunch than with other Covenant alumni on the Overlook? Join us for an array of breakfast items and take in the breathtaking views. It's a great way to start your day!  

Adult Brunch Ticket » $10
Child Brunch Ticket (ages 4-12) » $5
Children ages 3 and under eat free
10 AM
Men's Alumni Basketball Pickup Game
Join fellow basketball alumni for a game in Ashe Gymnasium. Registration is not required to watch, but it is required to play.

Please note: Players should register no later than September 1st to guarantee an athletic t-shirt. The t-shirts are athletic fit and tend to run a little smaller.

Please fill out our waiver form in order to participate. One waiver form per person.
11 AM
Men's Alumni Soccer Match
Join fellow alumni soccer players and take on Covenant's JV men's soccer team. Registration is not required to watch but is required to play.

Please note: Players should register no later than September 1st to guarantee an athletic t-shirt. The t-shirts are athletic fit and tend to run a little smaller.

Please fill out our waiver form in order to participate. One waiver form per person.
11 AM
Alumnae Softball Game
Join fellow alumnae softball players and take on Covenant's women's softball team. Registration is not required to watch but is required to play.

Please note: Players should register no later than September 1st to guarantee an athletic t-shirt. The t-shirts are athletic fit and tend to run a little smaller.

Please fill out our waiver form in order to participate. One waiver form per person.
11 AM
Faculty Lecture: Dr. Heather Hess – “Poetry and Christian Imagination”
Dr. Heather Hess (‘09) joined the Covenant faculty in the fall of 2022. She currently serves as an assistant professor of English, specializing in nineteenth century British literature and Inklings studies. Her lecture will advocate for the importance of imagination in the Christian life, focusing on poetry’s unique capacity to embody and evoke such Christian imagining. The audience will be invited to participate in analysis and discussion as we explore the benefits of reading and writing poetry—how it expands our understanding and rouses our love for God, His world, and the humans who bear His image.
12-2 PM
Lunch
Have lunch with the Covenant community in the Great Hall! Purchase tickets in the Great Hall.
12:30 PM
Reunion Lunches | Various Locations
The classes of 1973, 1983, 1993, 2003, 2013, 2018, and 2022 are invited to gather for lunch and an afternoon full of fellowship at various locations. Visit the Scots Desk for location print-out.

Class of 2022 » 1 Year Reunion
Class of 2018 » 5 Year Reunion
Class of 2013 » 10 Year Reunion
Class of 2003 » 20 Year Reunion
Class of 1993 » 30 Year Reunion
Class of 1983 » 40 Year Reunion
Class of 1973 » 50 Year Reunion

Adult Ticket » $10
Child Ticket (ages 4-12) » $5
Children ages 3 and under eat free
1-2 PM
Carter Hall Tower Tours
When you check in at the Scots Desk, sign up to go up to take in the view from atop the historic tower. Tours depart at various times, and spots are limited.

Please note: Participants must be at least 4 feet in height, and due to grated floors and steps, heels and skirts/kilts are not recommended.
3 PM
Coffee & Conversation with Interim President Brad Voyles
Join us for coffee and a conversation with Interim President Brad Voyles in the President's Room in the Probasco Visitor's Center.
4-11 PM
Open Dorms
Relive yesteryear by visiting your residence hall/dorm room.

Please note: Only access rooms if the current resident is present and gives permission.
4:30 PM
Homecoming March to Scotland Yard
Follow the sounds of the bagpipes to Scotland Yard as current students, staff, alumni, and friends march to cheer on our Scots. All those wishing to participate should gather on Brock Lawn (outside Carter Hall) at 4:30 p.m. The group will leave shortly after and march through campus.
5-8:30 PM
Scotland Yard Events
Come enjoy food trucks (vendors will collect payment), kids' activities (including bounce houses), and the 6th Annual Student and Alumni Art Sale. It's an evening of fun and fellowship you won't want to miss.  
5-8:30 PM
Vendor Registration for the 6th Annual Student and Alumni Art Sale
Calling all vendors! Participate in our 6th Annual Student and Alumni Art Sale, please click on the link below and submit payment during the registration process.  Registration fee is $15.
5 PM
Women's Soccer vs. Belhaven
Cheer on the Women's Soccer team as they take on Belhaven.
7 pM
Men's Soccer vs. LaGrange
Cheer on the Men's Soccer team as they take on LaGrange.
9 PM
Fireworks (Weather Permitting)
Be part of the celebration as we end the Homecoming 2023 weekend with a fireworks show.
** Schedule is subject to change.
Please note: Photographs / video footage will be taken throughout the weekend. These may be used by the college for marketing, communications, and publicity on our website, social media, and / or in third party publications.
Location
Covenant College
14049 Scenic Highway, Lookout Mountain, GA 30750

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