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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