HSU Homecoming Welcomes "Stars of the West"
Hardin-Simmons University expects to see approximately 1,100 of its alumni and friends as Homecoming 2008 kicks off Thursday, Oct 9, with the theme "Stars of the West." From the opening Alumni Awards Banquet, to the benediction at the alumni-led worship service on Sunday, graduates returning to the Forty Acres will participate in class reunions, enjoy the All-School Sing, honor special alumni, root for Cowboys athletic teams, and reflect on the common bond that they all share.
Over 72 events are scheduled for the weekend. Director of Alumni Services, Britt Jones says, "Already, alumni from as far away as New York, Washington, D.C., Kansas, Delaware, and the state of Washington are making travel plans."
The Moody Student Center will be packed with registering participants, the University Queen will be chosen, and grads will undoubtedly visit the Alumni Wall--looking for their names, and those of spouses, parents, and friends, forever cast in bronze on the circular edifice.
Highlights include:
Alumni Awards Banquet--Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Abilene Civic Center, $26, honoring the University's Outstanding Young Alumni and Keeter Award Winners.
Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet--Friday, 6:30 p.m., Johnson Building, $25, honoring news inductees into the HSU Athletic Hall of Fame.
Reunion Classes--especially honored this year are 1998, 1988, 1983, 1978, and 1968. These include Friday evening informal gatherings and a Reunion Dinner on Saturday.
Golden Lariat Society Dinner--Saturday for all graduates who have celebrated their 50th Class Reunion.
Age-appropriate activities for kids, 2-15, the Posse Corral and a Behind-The-Scenes Tour.
Homecoming Cookout--Saturday prior to the football game.
Cowboy Band--celebrating 85th anniversary with several activities.
All-School SING--Friday & Saturday evenings, 8:00 p.m.
Football Game--2:00 against East Texas Baptist University
Homecoming Worship Service--Sunday, Oct 12 in Logsdon Chapel. The program is entirely alumni-led, with speaker alumnus Charles Massegee '58.
The Alumni Association Hosts Homecoming to encourage and strengthen the bonds of friendship formed in college days, to promote the University and her alumni, and to solidify life-long HSU connections for alumni and friends of the University.
Check the Alumni & Friends website for more details.
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