{"id":51987,"date":"2024-09-27T09:55:12","date_gmt":"2024-09-27T14:55:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/news\/?p=51987"},"modified":"2024-10-15T16:30:50","modified_gmt":"2024-10-15T21:30:50","slug":"tarleton-state-welcomes-texans-back-with-week-of-homecoming-traditions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/news\/tarleton-state-welcomes-texans-back-with-week-of-homecoming-traditions\/","title":{"rendered":"Tarleton State Welcomes Texans Back With Week of Homecoming Traditions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

STEPHENVILLE, Texas \u2014 Homecoming is one of the most treasured times of tradition at Tarleton State University, with many generations of Texans returning to campus Oct. 6-12 for a week of celebratory events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tarleton State students at Launching of the Ducks<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s festivities are highly anticipated, with the university also celebrating 125 Years of Excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTarleton Homecoming is about alumni returning to campus to reconnect with their Tarleton family,\u201d said Brian Warner, Tarleton Alumni Association President. \u201cTogether, alongside current students, we share our Tarleton stories and honor our traditions while embracing new traditions that this generation of Texans holds dear. It\u2019s all about coming together as one Texan Nation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Celebrations will kick off Sunday evening, Oct. 6, with the Memorial Homecoming 5K and the Lighting of the Smokestack. Other events throughout the week include the Silver Bugle Hunt, Launching of the Ducks, Purple Pancakes, Yell Contest, Snake Dance, the L.V. Risinger Memorial Bonfire and the Homecoming Parade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many first-year students have excitedly prepared for their initial homecoming experience since Duck Camp, where they learn about the many Tarleton State traditions celebrated during this week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen looking for a college, I knew I wanted a place with traditions and a cool history. Tarleton State is just that,\u201d said first-year kinesiology major McKenna Green. \u201cI am so excited that homecoming is almost here, and I\u2019ll finally get to experience all the super fun traditions. The one I am most excited about is the bonfire because I have heard it will be fun and full of Tarleton spirit.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because homecoming is such an essential part of the Tarleton State community, the outreach campuses located in Fort Worth, Waco and Bryan will also celebrate cherished traditions such as the Launching of the Ducks and Purple Pancakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some schedule highlights of Homecoming Week are below. Events are in Stephenville unless otherwise indicated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday, Oct. 6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 p.m. \u2013 Memorial Homecoming 5K, Starting at Rome and Rudder Way<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7:30 p.m. \u2013 Lighting of the Smokestack and Homecoming Court Announcement, Smokestack\/P5 Parking Lot<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday, Oct. 7<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

11 a.m.-1 p.m. \u2013 Launching of the Ducks and Purple Out Picnic, Fort Worth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11:30 a.m. \u2013 Faculty, Staff and Alumni Luncheon, Thompson Student Center Ballrooms<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5:30-7 p.m. \u2013 Launching of the Ducks and Purple Out Picnic, Fort Worth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6:30 p.m. \u2013 Silver Bugle Hunt, Trogdon House, registration required<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, Oct. 8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

11 a.m.-1 p.m. \u2013 Purple Pancakes, Fort Worth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5:30-7 p.m. \u2013 Launching of the Ducks, Nursing Building Reflecting Pool<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9:14-10:14 p.m. \u2013 Walk Like a Sigma, Thompson Student Center Amphitheater<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 p.m.-12:15 a.m. \u2013 Purple Pancakes, Dining Hall Patio<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, Oct. 9<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 a.m.-noon \u2013 Homecoming Hoedown, Waco<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. \u2013 Launching of the Ducks, RELLIS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Noon-1 p.m. \u2013 Launching of the Ducks, Waco<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 p.m.-midnight \u2013 Yell Contest, Wisdom Gym<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 p.m.-midnight \u2013 Yell Bingo, Thompson Student Center Ballrooms<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Midnight \u2013 Snake Dance, Wisdom Gym to Thompson Student Center Amphitheater<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the Snake Dance until kickoff on Oct. 12 \u2013 Beating of the Drum, Thompson Student Center Amphitheater<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, Oct. 10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

6-8 p.m. \u2013 Women\u2019s Volleyball vs. Abilene Christian, Wisdom Gym<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7:30-11 p.m. \u2013 Purple Out Concert, P5 Parking Lot<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, Oct. 11<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 a.m. \u2013 J. Dixon White Homecoming Golf Tournament, Squaw Valley Golf Course, Glen Rose, registration required<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3-5 p.m. \u2013 Alumni Homecoming Registration, Thompson Student Center Ballrooms<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5-7 p.m. \u2013 Alumni Welcome Home Social, Thompson Student Center Ballrooms<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6-8:30 p.m. \u2013 Bonfire Shuttle Service, on campus at the corner of Cain and Rudder Way and Stephenville City Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8-11 p.m. \u2013 L.V. Risinger Memorial Bonfire, Tarleton Agriculture Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9:30-11 p.m. \u2013 Bonfire Shuttle Service Continued, Tarleton Agriculture Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday. Oct. 12<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

8 a.m. \u2013 Welcome Home Breakfast and Parade Watch Party, Alumni House<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 a.m.-noon \u2013 Homecoming Parade, Encircling Campus on Washington and McIlhaney Streets<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Noon-2 p.m. \u2013 Reunion Hall, Thompson Student Center Ballrooms<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Noon-2 p.m. \u2013 Plowboy Alumni Lunch, Alumni House Patio<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1-3 p.m. \u2013 Women\u2019s Volleyball vs. Utah Valley, Wisdom Gym<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2-6 p.m. \u2013 Tailgate, Texan Alley and The Yard<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2:40-3 p.m. \u2013 Pointe Du Hoc, Rudder Statue<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 p.m. \u2013 Football vs. Utah Tech, Memorial Stadium<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on Tarleton State Homecoming, visit www.tarleton.educoming\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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