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Ceremonies/Entertainment
Opening
Ceremonies - Closing Ceremonies
Parade
- Victory Dance
- Movie
OPENING CEREMONIES
Friday, November 3rd
7:30 p.m.
The Pavilion, Villanova University
Athletes
should report to the Pavilion for staging at 7:00p. Spectators, family and
VIPs should also arrive at 7:00p. Please have the two athletes designated
as "banner carriers" report to staging by 7:00p to pick up your county's banner.
It is very
important that athletes follow the instructions of the volunteers concerning seating. Please assist us in directing your athletes to
their seats as quickly as possible so that they may enjoy the full duration of
the Ceremonies
Tentative
Schedule:
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Welcome by
Festival Director Danica Feustel
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Cheerleaders kick-off and introduce emcee
John Clark from NBC-10
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Parade of Athletes
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Color Guard, National Anthem
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Invocation
by Villanova President, Rev. Peter Donohue, O.S.A.
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Global Messenger Ian Anderson
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Guest
Speaker - former Philadelphia Eagle Bill Bergey
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Sovereign Bank check presentation with
Jim Lynch and Al Senavitis
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Guest Speaker - Cecil Martin
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Athletes'
Oath/Officials' Oath/Coaches' Oath - with Miss Pennsylvania
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Award of Valor introduction with Miss
Pennsylvania
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Villanova Dance Team
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Guest Speaker - John J. Swanick of SMART
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Lighting of
the Olympic Torch
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Games declared OPEN
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Villanova Cheerleaders
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Closing
Remarks
PARADE
Saturday, November 4th
7:30 p.m.
Outside Dougherty Hall, Villanova University
All
delegations are required to report to "The Oreo" which is located between
Dougherty Hall and the Connelly Center by 7:00p. The parade route will
proceed from the Oreo through "The Quad" (located between Sullivan & Sheehan
Halls), cross Ithan Ave. on the north end of Bartley Hall, and terminate in the
Pavilion for the Victory Dance.
Those who wish
to be spectators and not participate in the parade are asked to gather at the
Main Entrance to the University (located between Bartley Hall and the Student
Health Center) at 7:30p so as to cross Ithan Ave. with the parade participants.
Locker rooms
will be available for any teams finishing competition late on Saturday so that
they can prepare for the dance.
VICTORY DANCE
Saturday, November 4th
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
The Pavilion, Villanova University
This year's
dance features DJ Dave Cipriano! Heads of Delegations, Coaches, and Athletes are reminded that
credentials MUST be worn at all times. There will be a "Rock & Roll"
theme!
Family members
and guests must register prior to the dance at the family/volunteer registration
tables located in the lobby of the Pavilion. Nametags/credentials must be
worn at all times.
MOVIE - "High
School Musical"
Saturday, November 4th
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Bartley Hall Room 1011, Villanova University
Those who
don't like to dance or would prefer a quiet evening activity, come to the
movies!
CLOSING CEREMONIES
Sunday, November 5th
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The Pavilion, Villanova University
Closing
Ceremonies will celebrate all the achievements of Fall Festival and commence at 1:00p in the Pavilion.
Proceedings will be as follows:
Tentative
Schedule:
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Welcoming
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Emcee Amy
Freeze from NBC-10
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Announcements of Delegations with Parade of Champions
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Speaker -
Villanova Basketball Players Will Sheridan and Mike Nardi
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Entertainment: Wildcat Dancers
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Weekend Highlight Video
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Closing
Remarks
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