Employee of the Month - December

#2 West Town Mall - Krista Parker

Who is your favorite college athlete?
My favorite college athlete is Bryce Brown

What is your favorite college tradition?
My favorite college tradition is the Vol walk




#3 Rivergate Mall - Steve Boyd

If you could be any animal what would it be and why?
I would be a Wolverine, because if they ever did a movie about me one day, Hugh Jackman could technically play my part and it would just make sense.

As Alumni Hall expands, where would you like to see Alumni Hall open a store and why? (I would definitely open one in Cookeville. It's strategically located around our other AH stores, Tennessee Tech has a very loyal base so we could also sell TTU stuff, and people travelling to Knoxville for the UT games could stop there and stock up on Big Orange merchandise on their way through.)

#5 Athens - Anna Nash

What is your favorite meal to eat from the food court?
My favorite meal from the mall would have to chick fil a because it is the only thing edible and

Where would you like to see Alumni Hall open a store next?I would like to see alumni hall expand to Hawaii University so I could potentially work/live there :)






#6 Turkey Creek - Lauren

What is your favorite college tradition?
The UT Vol walk.

Who is your favorite college athlete?
Eric Berry.













#7 Tuscaloosa - Meaghan James

What do you like to do in your spare time?

Cook with my boyfriend at home.. I love to get in the kitchen!

#8 Murfreesboro - Jordan Quintana

What's my favorite college tradition?
>I would have to say my favorite college tradition would be tailgating on
campus before a big game. I guess it would be the atmosphere that is really
exciting because people are grilling out, you get to see family and friends. The
players walk by the tailgating area and everyone knows your school has to
represent.

Who is my favorite college athlete?
> Definitely I would have to say Nathan Gerbe, he played ice hockey for Boston
College and was a Hobey Baker finalist. He got drafted by the Buffalo Sabres of
the NHL. He is a small guy like 5'5 or something but he is awesome to watch,
plus played against him when I was younger.

What's your favorite meal to eat from the food court/ shopping center?
> I would have to say the Gyro place. I love Greek food.

#9 New River - Ryan Clifton

2) Eatin dinner with Bud Foster (D Coordinator at VT) Lou Holtz and Bobby Knight. Foster and Knight are the greatest minds in their respective sports, and Dr. Lou cause everything that comes out of his mouth is comic genius.

3) Favorite College Tradition: Enter Sandman, because its the greatest entrance in all of college football. Lane Stadium, Thursday nights, boom goes the dynamite!

#10 Hanes Mall - Breanne Johnson

If you could be any animal what would it be and why?

I would be an otter! They get to splash around in the water all day and get away with being mischievous because they're cute...just like me. :)

What's your favorite college tradition?

Halloween on Franklin St. in Chapel Hill....it's one of those things you need to experience before you die. Everyone has the best costumes and you feel like you accomplished something just by surviving it!

What's your favorite meal to eat from the food court/shopping center?

Chick-fil-a never fails! I always crave it on Sundays when I can't have it...I think it's some kind of subtle mind control conspiracy.

#12 Crabtree Mall - Julius Pickens











#14 Tiger Town - Chelsea
As Alumni Hall expands, where would you like to see Alumni Hall open a store next and why? Florida because they are my 2nd favorite team in the SEC.
What's your favorite college tradition? Watching the eagle fly around the stadium before the games.




#15 St. Matthews Mall - Kelly Burns

-My favorite college athlete right now is Kyle Kuric because he's underrated and plays basketball like a beast!
-Favorite meal from st matts food court: Chinese gourmet express, they have wild fortunes in their fortune cookies

Employee Parking Only: Brittany Whiteside

STATS:

- Name: Brittany Whiteside

- Store Location: Home Office

- Position: Accessory and Hat Buyer, Runner, Order Entry, Defectives, Special Orders, Email Answerer, Shipper, you know those things!! LOL!

- Birthday: Dec 13

- Hometown: Morristown, TN

- Alma Mater: The University of Louisville




1. What is your favorite sport?
Definitely college football!! If I could come back as a different person I would be a college football player, and specifically the one that leads the team in the get pump cheer before the game!!

2. Who is your favorite college athlete?
I don't really have one!!

3. If you could be any animal, what would it be and why?
A giraffe! They are so tall and slender!! LOL! Besides they run in the wild in Africa, so that has to be somewhat fun! You never really hear about those being hunted!! At least I don't think so...

4. What are your favorite 2 for 20 tees?
Well that is easy!! The flashy glitter arch tee!! LOL! I would be lying of I told you I could remember them all!! So I chose this one bc it is a crowd favorite no matter the school, flashy, but still simple. You can dress it up or dress it down!!

5. Favorite college rivalry?
Well, before college definitely TN vs FL. Then in college, definitely UofL vs KY, and now that I am with Alumni Hall, whoever is going to make us the most $!!

6. Any t.v. shows you can't live without?
Not really...I am not a big TV person. I kind of watch whatever is on during that season.

7. What is something you do before going out for a night on the town?
HAHAH!! Well...I am a sucker for the camera!! Don't ever let me see yours...lol!! So yes, pics before. Depending on the event I will most likely have a glass of wine, but if I need energy maybe a mixed drink. Then...lastly I pray, pray, pray that I don't get sleepy while I am there!! LOL! I am getting old! Partying is not the same for me anymore!!

8. What's your favorite meal to eat from the food court?
Yes! There's this place called Charleys!! I just discovered it!! They have chicken philly with cheese and seasoned fries!! Thebomb.com!!

9. Do you have a favorite college tradition?
Every year my best friends, sorority sisters, and old college buddies meet back for the KY Derby! It takes me until that time next year to re-cooperate and get ready for it again!

10. What is your favorite memory while working at Alumni Hall?
Def Jeff and Amy's remarks at Christmas dinner. I love my job and work extra hard to make sure we are at our best! It's at this time that I know it was all worth while!! Corny...scratch that!! It was when Jeff fell over a big J America box in our lobby, and rolled into the Christmas tree!!! LOLOL!!!

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Looking Back at Past Alumni Hall Events

There have been a few great events that have happened at our Tennessee stores! First, on November 12th, Coach Bruce Pearl of the Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball team signed autographs at Alumni Hall in West Town Mall. In conjunction with his appearance, a portion of all sales from our West Town and Turkey Creek stores went to the United Way of Greater Knoxville. Thank you to our customers and Coach Pearl for the support and for making this event a huge success!




The legendary appearances didn't stop with Coach Pearl! On December 4th, Coach Pat Summitt of the Tennessee Volunteers women's basketball team made an appearance at our West Town store to sign her new book, Summitt and greet her fans. A portion of the sales from Summitt will be donated to the United Way of Greater Knoxville. We would again like to thank our customers and Coach Summitt for making this event a big success.






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Get Ready to Go Bowling at Alumni Hall

College football fans all over the nation will be turning on their televisions beginning December 19th to watch the greatest teams from this year compete in the Bowl Championship Series. The Bowl Championship Series (also known as the BCS) showcases the best teams in college football and culminates with the Citi BCS National Championship game in which the top two teams will compete for the national championship. This is one of the most exciting times of the season for fans as well as for Alumni Hall! As huge fans of the teams we carry, Alumni Hall is extremely excited to see many of our teams in the BCS.

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On December 20th, Middle Tennessee State will battle Southern Miss at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans for the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl. This will be the Blue Raiders' second bowl appearance as a member of the Sun Belt conference. If you can't make it to the game, it will be on ESPN at 8:30pm. Wherever you watch the game, make sure you load up on your MTSU gear by visiting Alumni Hall at The Avenue (Murfeesboro,TN).

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Our next team that is in the BCS is the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Tarheels will take on the University of Pittsburgh Panthers for the Meineke Car Care Bowl. The showdown will take place on December 26th at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC at 4:30pm. Visit Alumni Hall at Crabtree Valley Mall (Raleigh,NC) and Hanes Mall (Winston Salem, NC) to get your Tarheels gear, just in time for the game!

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The Kentucky Wildcats also make an appearance in the BCS! The Wildcats and the Clemson Tigers will play on December 27th at 8:30pm for the Music City Bowl in Nashville,TN. The Wildcats are 7-5 and look to cap off their season with a huge win against the Tigers. To get your Wildcats gear, visit our stores at Fayette Mall (Lexington, KY) and at St. Matthews Mall (Louisville, KY).

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Next up, our Georgia Bulldogs are taking on Texas A&M at the Independence Bowl on December 28th at 5:00pm. The game will be played in Shreveport, LA at Independence Stadium and will be shown on ESPN2. This meeting will be the 5th time the 7-5 Bulldogs have played Texas A&M in a bowl game*. Don't forget to stock up on Bulldogs gear at Alumni Hall at Georgia Square Mall (Athens, GA)!

*Click here for more information

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The next bowl game features two teams we carry at Alumni Hall! The Virginia Tech Hokies and the University of Tennessee Volunteers will battle in Atlanta for the Chik-Fil-A Bowl on December 31st at 7:30pm. Before you head down south for the game, stop at your local Alumni Hall and pick up your Vols and Hokies gear!

For Hokies gear, visit our store in Christiansburg, VA at New River Valley Mall.

For Vols gear, visit our stores at West Town Mall and Turkey Creek (Knoxville, TN), Rivergate Mall (Goodlettsville,TN), and The Avenue (Murfeesboro, TN).

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The University of Auburn Tigers will take on Northwestern University for the Outback Bowl on January 1st at 11:00am. The game will take place in sunny Tampa, Florida at the Raymond James Stadium. If you can't make it to the game, the game will be shown on ESPN. Visit Alumni Hall at Tigertown (Opelika, AL) to load up on your Tigers gear for the big game!

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Next up, our East Carolina Pirates will battle the Arkansas Razorbacks at the Liberty Bowl on January 2nd at 5:30pm. Veterans to the Liberty Bowl, the 9-4 Pirates will look to continue their dominance against the Razorbacks. Need some purple gear for the game? Stop by Alumni Hall at Crabtree Valley Mall (Raleigh,NC) and grab some gear to support the Pirates!

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Last but not least, the Alabama Crimson Tide will compete against the Texas Longhorns in the championship bowl game! Alumni Hall is proud to provide fans with Crimson Tide gear for the big game. The Citi BCS National Championship game will be played on January 7th at 8:00pm in Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA. Make sure you visit Alumni Hall at Midtown Village (Tuscaloosa, AL) to get your Bama gear for the championship game!

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Employee Parking Only: Ben Willis

STATS:
- Name: Ben Willis

- Store Location: Mall St. Matthews

- Position: Store Manager

- Birthday: 11-06-1985

-Hometown: Pocataligo, Georgia

-Alma Mater: University of Georgia




1. What is your favorite sport? Far and away, College Football is my favorite sport to watch.

2. Who is your favorite college athlete? Elizabeth Lambert of University of New Mexico. She really took women's soccer and put it in the spotlight in her game vs. BYU this season. To see Elizabeth Lambert in action, check out the video below!



3. If you could be any animal, what would it be and why? A jellyfish, because I would hate to be eaten and as far as I know, not many animals eat jellyfish

4. What are your favorite 2 for 20 tees? Since I moved here to Louisville, I have seen the huge rivalry between UL and the University of Kentucky. With this in mind, I love wearing the "So I made wildcats/cardinals... shirts" just because it gets a response from almost all the customers in the store.




5. Favorite college rivalry? My favorite college rivalry is UGA vs. UF. Even though we have been going through a slump in football lately, just the word Florida gets Georgia fans riled up and ready to go. It doesn’t matter what sport it is, I will always be excited to watch Georgia beat Florida.

6. Any t.v. shows you can't live without? It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is a great show. If I had to pick a secondary career, it would be running a bar with some friends as long as it turns out like the show.

7. If you could have dinner with 3 people from college sports (ex. coaches, athletes, mascots) who would you choose and why? Larry Munson (UGA announcer from 1966-2007) because he has seen almost all the great moments of UGA football from the press box, Taylor Wyndham (UK RS freshman DE) because he was the guy who took out Tebow this year in the UK game, and Bo Jackson (AUB RB, 82-85) because I would hope that he made "Bo Knows" jokes all dinner long.

8. Do you have any pre-shift rituals? Not really, when I open I always drink coffee and watch Mike and Mike on ESPN2, but that’s about it.

9. What's your favorite meal to eat from the food court? The Mall St. Matthews has a Mexican restaurant called El Napol. It’s really good and the prices are awesome too.

10. Do you have a favorite college tradition? Everyone knows that the Arch is a symbol of the University of Georgia, but most people don’t know that you aren't supposed to walk through them unless you have graduated from there. If you do, you will either never graduate or go sterile.

11. What is your favorite memory while working at Alumni Hall? My favorite memory while working at AH was the week long experience of helping open the Crabtree store. I was given the opportunity to travel to Raleigh to help open the store. Through the process, I met some awesome people and had a great feeling of accomplishment in seeing the store come together and really take off.

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Alumni Hall in Mall St. Matthews has apparel from the University of Louisville and the University of Kentucky. Now is the time to stock up on your Cardinals and Wildcats gear for the holiday season so make sure you stop by! While you're there, don't forget to say "hi" to Ben!

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The Day You've Been Waiting For

It's 5:00 A.M.
Your alarm clock rings and in a Thanksgiving induced blur you stumble in the dark to put on your running shoes and favorite sweatshirt.
Why?
It's Black Friday, and you're about to put those running shoes to use and race to the best sales of the year.
This is the day you've been waiting and preparing for!
With your holiday list of gifts to give in hand, on Black Friday you plan to get your shopping done for all of your relatives, neighbors and neighbors' relatives.

We here at Alumni Hall want to help you on your mission. We've stocked our shelves and brought out some of our best apparel to make your Black Friday experience, a good one. We have awesome deals in our stores that are sure to make great gifts for anyone with that strong college spirit. Take a look and see what we have to offer!


First up, the majestic Snuggie, modeled by Josh (Store Manager-Raleigh,NC).

"Help! I'm being eaten alive by the collegiate Snuggie!"-Josh

The collegiate print Snuggies will be available on Black Friday at the low price of $14.99. The Snuggies are available for NC State, the University of North Carolina, the University of Kentucky, the University of Tennessee, Virginia Tech and Louisville. Swing by your nearest Alumni Hall and pick up a Snuggie for your friends and family!

We are having a HUGE sale on our sweatshirts, just in time for winter! Select crew neck sweatshirts and select hoodies are only $15.99 for Black Friday.

We have a great selection of crew necks available!

Just a taste of the hoodies we have in our stores!

We have J. America and Pressbox sweatshirts on sale for $29.99! Our stores have a big selection of sweatshirts to choose from that represent the schools you love. You can be sure you will find the perfect sweatshirt for that perfect occasion at the perfect price.

J. America sweatshirts are available for men and women!

Our Columbia and Collosseum fleeces and sweatshirts are also %20 off. Make sure you take a look at these styles as well!

Show your school pride and add one of our scarves to your Columbia and Collosseum outerwear!

If sweatshirts aren't what you are looking for, we have you covered! We have popular styles of jackets that are on sale for only $49.99.

Stop by Alumni Hall on your Black Friday excursion and grab some apparel for your fellow fans and alums. We will have our regular in-store deals (ex. 2 t-shirts for $20 dollars) along with the Black Friday deals so you will have plenty to choose from at incredible prices! See you on Friday!

* Thank you to the employees of Alumni Hall at Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh, NC for modeling our apparel!

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A Memorial for UGA VII

by Nick Buchan

2009 has been a tough year to be a Georgia Bulldog. At 6 – 5, the football team does not look like what most have come to expect from the Dawgs. With losses to Kentucky and Tennessee, and what seems like the perennial slaughter at the Gator Bowl, this season has not left Georgia fans with much to hope for, other than its end.

In the midst of this turmoil, a tragedy much closer to the heart has now fallen upon our woe begotten football family. On November 19, 2009, Uga VII died of an apparent heart failure, as his father did just over a year ago. A wreath was placed in his house between the hedges of Sanford Stadium for the loss to Kentucky this past weekend, and he will most likely be represented by one of his brothers for the much anticipated clash with Georgia Tech on November 28. He will be laid to rest with his predecessors in the Uga Mausoleum, near the entrance to Sanford Stadium.

Uga VII came from a long line of English bulldogs descendant from Georgia’s original mascot, who in 1942 traveled with the team to its first Rose Bowl victory and National Championship. Since that time, Frank “Sonny” Seiler and his family have tended for the mascots of the Georgia football team. Sonny is also well known for the character based on him in John Berendt’s famous novel, “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.” Over the years, the Seiler family bulldogs have taken on somewhat different characters. Georgia fans recall with delight the 1996 game in which an Auburn player ran out of bounds with the ball on Georgia’s sideline and was summarily bitten by UGA V. The pregame antics of UGA VI chasing people and inanimate objects alike were always a crowd pleaser. UGA VII was more subdued than his predecessors; he enjoyed lounging with cheerleaders and interacting with players on the sidelines. Unfortunately for Georgia fans and UGA VII, his tenure as Georgia’s mascot only lasted for less than two seasons.

The Seiler Family and the University of Georgia will, most likely, not crown UGA VIII until some time closer to the 2010-2011 season. Whichever Seiler family bulldog is crowned the new Uga, and whichever predecessor he resembles in character, Georgia fans need to be reminded of why our mascot is the bulldog. In the 17^th and 18^th centuries, when many people in America raised farms and cattle ranches, ranchers always faced a dilemma with bulls they needed to round up. Bulls, which weigh an average of 2000 pounds, were notoriously dangerous to control if they got loose of their pen. In this case, rather than risk impalement at the hands of a charging bull, cattle ranchers would send in a bulldog to bite the bull in the face, and hang on for dear life, distracting it long enough for them to ensnare it. Bulldogs get their reputation from being unwaveringly tough in the face of overwhelming adversity. As a longtime Georgia fan, I hope we can all remember this spirit in the days and weeks ahead, and give UGA VII the best memorial any UGA could ever hope for: beat Georgia Tech to a pulp.