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Delta State set to celebrate Homecoming 2011

By October 28, 2011General

2011 Homecoming

Delta State University is set to host 2011 Homecoming festivities November 4-5.  Special reunions include the 50-year reunion of the Class of 1961, the Golden Circle (Classes 1928-1960), and the Delta State Swimming and Diving Biannual Reunion.

On Friday, November 4, the Delta State Alumni Board of Directors will meet at the Hugh Ellis Walker Alumni-Foundation House from 11:30 a.m. -2 p.m.  On Friday at 6 p.m., there will be a social prior to the Alumni Awards and Gala Dinner beginning at 7 p.m. in the Walter Sillers Coliseum. The Outstanding Alumnus of the Year and Service Awards will be presented, and the Golden Circle, Class of 1961, and alumni and friends will be recognized during the evening celebration.

Homecoming registration will be from 8 – 11 a.m.  on Saturday, November 5, in the H.L. Nowell Union.  There will be an athletic alumni meeting at 10 a.m. in room 302 of H. L. Nowell Union.  The Delta Music Institute will host its open house from 9-11 a.m.  Events at the Veterans Atrium located at Jobe Hall will begin at 10 a.m. with the veterans exhibit and refreshments, followed a program of patriotic music at 11 a.m.  There will also be various organizational meetings beginning at 11 a.m. including constituent group meetings and open houses.  

Tailgating will take place at Statesmen Park  with the Delta State cheerleaders and band kicking off the festivities at noon on Saturday.  Kickoff for Delta State vs. West Alabama is set for 4 p.m., with the presentation of the homecoming court and crowning of the queen taking place at halftime.  

Other homecoming and community activities include a Turkey Trot, hosted by Partnership Properties, with a 10k and 5k run, a 5k walk and a Little Gobblers Fun Run.

Homecoming t-shirts will be sold at the H.L. Nowell Union, and the Jimmy R. Williams Bookstore will be open from 9 a.m. -2 p.m., with a 10% discount given with presentation of an alumni membership card.  

To purchase tickets to the Alumni Awards and Gala Dinner, contact the Delta State Alumni Association at 662-846-4660 or email alumni@deltastate.edu.  Tickets are $20.  Visit the alumni website at www.deltastate.edu/alumni for the most recent updates to the Homecoming 2011 schedule.