This video documents the Elon College Homecoming that includes the Centennial Elon Alumni Association Awards Luncheon on October 15, 1988 in McEwen Memorial Dining Hall with 250 people. Victor H. Hoffman (Class of 1961), President of the Elon Alumni Association, welcomes Elon’s guests. The invocation is read by W. Millard Steven (Class of 1936). President J. Fred Young discusses major topics that are related to Elon College that include: visitors from James Madison College; a new Fine Arts Center being built; the dedication of a new tennis complex; the renovation and naming of a building on campus known as the R.N. Ellington Health and Counseling Center which provides services to students; construction for Greek housing; an apartment complex being constructed for seniors; computer equipment remaining at the forefront of technology; over 4,000 students applying for 1,000 enrollment places; and Elon College appreciating the Alumni Association because of financial resources and good publicity. Fredrick John (Fred) Rubeck discusses aspects of a musical play called “Tintypes.” Elon students performed excerpts from the play as the entertainment for the luncheon. Bill Long recognizes the Centennial Class of 1938 (who are celebrating their 50th reunion) as they enter the Golden Alumni Association. There is a group of elders who are called by the name “Chapter.” For example, the Class of 1989 will be known as Chapter89. More than 20 previous Elon College Homecoming Queens and Signal Callers (young ladies who interpret the referees’ calls in the football programs) are recognized during the luncheon. Lynn Moore Stewart (Class of 1981) presented two awards, according to the program, the Distinguished Alumnus Award and the Young Alumnus of the Year Award. The first award, the Distinguished Alumnus Award was awarded to Robert (Bob) E. LaRose. Lynn Moore Stewart presented the Distinguished Alumnus Award to Robert (Bob) E. LaRose. The second award, the Young Alumnus of the Year Award was awarded to Dr. Aiah Albert Gbakima (Class of 1976). Lynn Moore Stewart presented the Young Alumnus of the Year Award to Dr. Aiah Albert Gbakima. Some notable music includes: “Tintypes,” and Elon College’s Alma Mater. Some notable names include: Victor H. Hoffman, J. Fred Young, W. Millard Stevens, Miller Stevens, Ron Carrier, Edith Carrier, Fredrick John (Fred) Rubeck, Linda Wright, Rich Green, Tom Vance, Bill Long, Lynn Moore Stewart, Robert (Bob) E. LaRose, and Dr. Aiah Albert Gbakima.