RRHS Centennial - October 1st and 2nd, 2021
Tentative Centennial Schedule
Week leading up to event:
Beginning Sept 24 - Oct 2
Treasure Hunt sponsored by Roanoke Rapids Alumni & Friends Association: There will be a city-wide treasure hunt. A gold-colored dog tag necklace has been hidden in the Roanoke Rapids area as the treasure. The finder of the treasure wins $1000 from the Alumni Association. A riddle is provided in increments to help you find the necklace. The first clue of the riddle will be released Friday, Sept 24th at 8am. Additional clues of the riddle will be released incrementally on a schedule. The treasure is NOT on school property. The treasure is on publicly accessible property. More information is available at: www.rrhstreasure.com
Saturday, Sept 25
Canal Run on the historic Roanoke Canal Trail. (More details coming soon.)
Weekend of the Event:
Friday, Oct 1
9 a.m. - Alumni Association Golf Tournament at Chockoyotte Country Club. Shotgun start. Approximate cost $280 per foursome
3:30 p.m. - RRHS Homecoming parade at the end of the school day
RRHS Homecoming Game on our historic Hoyle Field
Half-time at the Homecoming game will include past Homecoming Queens
Saturday Oct 2, 10am-2pm
RRHS - Community Events
Parade along Hamilton Street celebrating 100th and the Cornerstone time capsule reveal
Cornerstone Ceremony assisted by Masons - A time capsule was cemented by the Masons in 1921 in the northern-most corner of the RRHS senior building. We've waited 100 years. You do NOT want to miss the unveiling of the time capsule. The Masons will be on hand to assist in the ceremony for our 100-year-old capsule. The Masons will perform a 100 Year re-dedication ritual.
Speakers
RRHS Alumni Concert Chorus Performance (more info coming if you want to participate in chorus.)
RRHS Band Performance
Food Trucks
Local Vendors
RRHS School Tours
Saturday, Oct 2, 7pm-11pm
Kirkwood Adams Community Centennial Gala - Sponsored by RRHS Alumni & Friends Association
Cost is $55 per person. Auction, DJ, and other Entertainment.
(Ticket information will be posted soon)
Event will be both inside and outside. Large tents will be outside the Civic Center for extra areas for guests to comfortably socialize.