First Chatfield College homecoming celebration a success
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Chatfield College entertained 200 alumni, faculty, staff, supporters and community members at its first-ever Homecoming celebration Oct. 16, 2010 at the St. Martin campus located in Brown County. The all-day event included an alumni reception, a procession to the Ursuline Cemetery, a student-produced variety show, an art show, picnic, live entertainment and corn hole and tennis tournaments.
For the student variety show, sponsored by National Bank and Trust, students from the St. Martin campus told of their personal journeys at Chatfield, including one student who came to college a homeless addict, now sober and expected to graduate next fall. The Findlay Market location student choir ended the show with a compilation of four musical numbers. The show marked the first live performance for the choir, and the first time on stage for many of the students.
"I had a dream of being a singer and learning to sing. I was blessed with the experience to join the Chatfield choir. And my dream came true from getting to perform at Chatfield's Homecoming. I'll never forget it," said Deborah Robertson, student choir member.
Students displayed their impressive creativity during the Chatfield Art Show sponsored by Dinsmore and Shohl LLP and George and Kim Vincent, which featured paintings, drawings, photography and pottery from both campuses.
During the picnic, guests were served fried chicken from Kiley's Market, vegetables, apples and snacks all free of charge, thanks to sponsors Dennis and Vicki Sweeney.
Live entertainment included folk singer Gregory Albright, Cincinnati musician John Ford sponsored by River City Furniture, and bluegrass group Back Porch Hounds sponsored by The Hauser Group.
Fifteen teams participated in the corn hole tournament sponsored by ProSource and the tennis tournament sponsored by Kibbler Lumber. The first place prize winners received $25, along with a Chatfield backpack and hooded sweatshirt. Second place prize winners received $15 and a Chatfield backpack and t-shirt.
"We definitely get to go to the movies tonight!" said first place tennis winner son of Chatfield student, Yvonne Mayfield.
The celebration was concluded by a mass at the St. Martin chapel sponsored by Father Ray Kammerer and the St. Augustine Parish. Sister Cecilia Huber accompanied mass with her original piano music. Chatfield College plans to continue the Homecoming celebration tradition for years to come.
Chatfield College is a private, Catholic, liberal arts college offering the Associate of Arts degree in St. Martin and Cincinnati. Chatfield is an open enrollment college and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Prospective students need only to have a High School Diploma or GED to attend and will be guided individually through the enrollment and Financial Aid application process. The St. Martin campus is located in northern Brown County at 20918 State Route 251. The Findlay Market location is at 1800 Logan Street; Cincinnati, OH 45202. For more information, visit the website, at www.chatfield.edu, call 513-921-9856 or email admissions@chatfield.edu.