Tarleton State University's Homecomng 2005
"Salute the Past, Embrace the Future"
Schedule of Events
Daily events
October 17-23, 1- 6 p.m. daily 9th Annual Rio Brazos Art Exhibition; Langdon Center, Concert Hall
Oct. 17-23, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily Art from West Texas A&M; Fine Arts Center, Gallery
Wednesday, October 19
10 p.m. Yell Contest & Drum Beating starts; Wisdom Gym; drum beating continues at the Trogdon House thru kick-off on Saturday
Thursday, October 20
7:30 p.m. Tarleton Choirs in Concert; Fine Arts Center, Theater
8 p.m. Beauty & the Beast contest and Fish & T winners announced; Thompson Student Center Ballrooms
Midnight – 1:30 a.m. Midnight Breakfast; Dining Hall
Friday, October 21
8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Alumni Registration; Thompson Student Center, West entrance
11 a.m. J. Dixon White Alumni Golf Classic; Canyon West Golf Course, Weatherford; call 254.968.9904 for information
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. War Years Reunion; Thompson Student Center; Classes of 1940-1946
6:30 p.m. Classes of 30’s, 40’s, 50’s & 60’s Reception; Dining Hall, North Room; $12
9 p.m. L.V. Risinger Bonfire; Tarleton college farm, Hwy. 8
Saturday, October 22
8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Alumni Registration; Thompson Student Center, West entrance
8 a.m. – 9 a.m. Jesse L. Tackett Agriculture & Human Sciences Alumni Breakfast; College Farm, Teaching Pavilion; free to all ag and human sciences alumni
8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Distinguished Honoree Reception & TAA General Meeting; Thompson Student Center, Ballroom A
10 a.m. Parade; begins at Memorial Stadium
11:30 a.m. Hunewell Bandstand Dedication; Heritage Oaks Park
12 p.m. Tailgate Parties; Memorial Stadium Parking Lot
12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Alpha Gamma Delta Homecoming Gathering; Trogdon House
12:30 p.m. War Years Reunion Luncheon; Dining Hall, North Room; $12
12:30 p.m. Classes of 1955-57 Reunion Luncheon; Dining Hall, Travis Room; $12
12:30 p.m. TAA Past Presidents Luncheon; by invitation only; Dining Hall, Sam Houston Room
2 p.m. Texans vs. Abilene Christian University, crowning of Homecoming Queen; Memorial Stadium; call 254.968.9178 for ticket information
5:30 p.m. TAA President’s Reception; Thompson Student Center, Ballroom A; special invitation extended to distinguished honorees and Class of 1955
6:15 p.m. Distinguished Alumni Dinner; Thompson Student Center, Ballrooms B & C; reservations required; all alumni, friends, faculty, staff & students are invited; semi-formal dress; $25
7 p.m. Casino Night; Legends Country Club; sponsored by the T-Club, for former lettermen only; contact Troy Jones 254.968.9546
7 p.m. Delta Zeta Alumni Dinner; The Agave
8 p.m. Zeta Phi Beta Blu Explosion Step Show; Fine Arts Center, Auditorium
9 p.m. – 1 a.m. TAA Alumni Dance with Larry Joe Taylor, Melody Mountain Ranch; 21 and over, BYOB – no glass; $5
Sunday, October 23
10 a.m. Delta Zeta Alumni Brunch & Association Meeting; Bunker Hill
1 p.m. Alumni Rodeo; Tarleton Rodeo Arena
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