Tarleton homecoming events scheduled for Oct. 18-24

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 15, 2009

By Felicia Austin

STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS—Tarleton State University is combining events for alumni and current students to celebrate school spirit during the university’s homecoming week slated for Oct. 18-24. This year’s theme is “Texans Today…Legends Tomorrow.”

“When alumni attend homecoming activities they are able to see the legacy they left through current students and their school spirit,” said Kari Lewis, coordinator of alumni marketing and promotions.

Various groups on campus have scheduled the week’s activities for current and former students as well as faculty and staff.

The Tarleton Alumni Association will celebrate all alumni members and have special dinners and receptions honoring the class of 1959 and classes of the 1960s on Friday night (Oct. 23). The Texan Stars will have a 25th anniversary luncheon at noon on Saturday, Oct. 24, while the Plowboys have their 35th anniversary luncheon.

Some traditional highlights of the weeklong celebration include the popular Silver Bugle Hunt Monday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m., yell contest and beating of the drums Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 9 p.m. and the midnight breakfast at 12 midnight and L.V. Risinger Bonfire at 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24.

Homecoming day events include the 5k run at 6:45 a.m., the homecoming parade at 10 a.m., alumni luncheons at noon and the Texan Alley and tailgate parties from 3 p.m. until the 6 p.m. kickoff.

For the complete schedule of Tarleton homecoming activities, visit the Alumni Association Web site at www.tarleton.edu/ORG/alumniassociation/homecoming.html.

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