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STEPHENVILLE, Texas \u2014 Preparations are in full swing as Tarleton State University readies a plethora of traditions and events for students, faculty, staff and alumni to take part in during Homecoming Week Oct. 12-18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The annual week of festivities is a favorite for Texans as the university is transformed with Tarleton State spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHomecoming is a time for alumni and current Texans to join together in celebration of our beloved traditions,\u201d said Brian Warner, Tarleton Alumni Association President. \u201cWe come together to celebrate our Tarleton State heritage, to embrace our future and cheer on the Texans to victory.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The week will begin with the Memorial Homecoming 5K and the Lighting of the Smokestack. Activities will continue throughout the week with traditions like the Silver Bugle Hunt, Purple Pancakes, Yell Contest and Snake Dance, Drum Beating, the L.V. Risinger Memorial Bonfire and the annual Homecoming Parade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Along with these time-honored traditions, a new statue honoring the beloved Purple Poo will be unveiled in Heritage Park following the Homecoming Parade. This spirit organization has been a cherished part of the Tarleton State community for over 100 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The week will conclude with the homecoming game against West Georgia in Memorial Stadium, and Mr. and Mrs. TSU will be crowned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTarleton State is built on tradition \u2014 from Oscar P. to Purple Pancakes, it is the little things that make this campus unique,\u201d said Student Body President Lauren Rogers. \u201cHomecoming brings all those traditions together and really shows what being a Tarleton Texan is all about. John T\u2019s vision is brought to life every day here at Tarleton State, and we hope to keep upholding that with our homecoming celebrations for 2025.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because Homecoming is such an essential part of the Tarleton State experience, 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 highlights of Homecoming Week are listed below. Events are in Stephenville unless otherwise indicated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday, Oct. 12<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5-7 p.m. \u2014 Memorial Homecoming 5K, starting at Rome and Rudder Way<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8-10 p.m. \u2014 Lighting of the Smokestack and Mr. and Mrs. TSU Court Announcement, Smokestack\/P5 Parking Lot<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday, Oct. 13<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

11 a.m.-2 p.m. \u2014 Launching of the Ducks and Purple Out Picnic, Campus Administration Building Patio and Interprofessional Education Building Walkway, Fort Worth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. \u2014 Faculty and Staff Alumni Luncheon, Barry B. Thompson Student Center Ballrooms<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6:30-8:30 p.m. \u2014 Silver Bugle Hunt, Trogdon House, registration required<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11 p.m.-1 a.m. \u2014 Midnight Madness, EECU Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, Oct. 14<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

11 a.m.-2 p.m. \u2014 Purple Pancakes, Campus Administration Building Lobby, Fort Worth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5-6:30 p.m. \u2014 Launching of the Ducks, Nursing Building Reflecting Pool<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5:30-7 p.m. \u2014 Midweek Mingle: Homecoming Edition, Campus Administration Building Patio, Fort Worth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8:20-9:45 p.m. \u2014 Homecoming Yard Show, Barry B. Thompson Student Center Amphitheater<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 p.m.-12:15 a.m. \u2014 Purple Pancakes, Dining Hall Patio<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, Oct. 15<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 a.m.-1 p.m. \u2014 Launching of the Ducks and Purple out Picnic, Mater Achiever Center Quad and BPAC Fountain, Waco<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. \u2014 Launching of the Ducks, RELLIS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 p.m.-midnight \u2014 Yell Contest, EECU Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 p.m.-midnight \u2014 Yell Bingo, Barry B. Thompson Student Center Ballrooms<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following Yell Contest \u2014 Snake Dance, EECU Center to Barry B. Thompson Student Center Amphitheater<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the Snake Dance until kickoff on Oct. 18 \u2014 Beating of the Drum, Barry B. Thompson Student Center Amphitheater<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, Oct. 16<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Noon-2 p.m. \u2014 Purple Thursday: Homecoming Edition, Campus Administration Building, Fort Worth<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8-11 p.m. \u2014 Purple Out Concert, P5 Parking Lot<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, Oct. 17<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 a.m. \u2014 J. Dixon White Homecoming Golf Tournament, Squaw Valley Golf Course, Glen Rose, registration required<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5-8 p.m. \u2014 Alumni Welcome Home Social and Registration, The Purple Goat<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6-11 p.m. \u2014 Bonfire Shuttle Service, on campus at the corner of Cain Street and Rudder Way and Stephenville City Park to and from the Tarleton Agriculture Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8 p.m. \u2014 L.V. Risinger Memorial Bonfire, Tarleton Agriculture Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, Oct. 18<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

8-9:45 a.m. \u2014 College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Breakfast, Tarleton Agriculture Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8 a.m.-noon \u2014 Alumni Breakfast and Parade Watch Party, Alumni House<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 a.m.-noon \u2014 Homecoming Parade, encircling campus on Washington and Mcllhaney Streets<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the Homecoming Parade \u2014 TTS and TTP Statue Unveiling, Heritage Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Noon-2 p.m. \u2014 Reunion Hall, Barry B. Thompson Student Center Ballrooms<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1-2 p.m. \u2014 Honors College 40 Year Celebration, Honors Hall Lobby<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1-6 p.m. \u2014 Tailgate, Texan Alley and The Yard<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2:40-3 p.m. \u2014 Pointe du Hoc, Rudder Statue<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 p.m. \u2014 Football vs. West Georgia, Memorial Stadium<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 p.m.-midnight \u2014 After Game Tailgate, Texan Alley and The Yard<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday, Oct. 19<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 p.m. \u2014 Men\u2019s Basketball vs. TCU, EECU Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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