{"id":96052,"date":"2024-10-23T09:47:42","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T14:47:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/news-and-events\/?p=96052"},"modified":"2024-10-23T09:47:42","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T14:47:42","slug":"dsu-alumni-association-announces-schedule-for-92nd-homecoming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/news-and-events\/2024\/10\/dsu-alumni-association-announces-schedule-for-92nd-homecoming\/","title":{"rendered":"DSU Alumni Association announces schedule for 92nd Homecoming"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

CLEVELAND, Miss. \u2014 <\/strong>Delta State University is excited to announce the schedule of activities for its 92nd Homecoming celebration, taking place from Monday, November 4, through Sunday, November 10. This year\u2019s homecoming will feature a wide variety of events for students, alumni, and the entire Delta State family, offering something for everyone, from spirited competitions to festive gatherings.<\/p>\n

The celebrations kick off on Monday, November 4, with a Paint and Sip\/Karaoke Night<\/strong>, hosted by the Student Government Association (SGA) and Delta Proud Youth Initiative Fellows at the State Room in H.L. Nowell Union. The fun continues through the week with events such as Goat Yoga<\/strong>, a Lip Sync Battle<\/strong>, and the grand opening of the Pickle Ball Courts<\/strong> on Thursday evening with food trucks to celebrate the occasion.<\/p>\n

The weekend lineup starts on Friday, November 8, with notable gatherings like the Golden Circle Meet and Greet<\/strong> at the Hugh Ellis Walker Alumni House and the Aviation Reunion Meet and Greet Reception<\/strong>. Friday\u2019s evening festivities include the Alumni Association Awards Gala<\/strong> and Golden Circle Induction Ceremony<\/strong>, culminating with the Homecoming Pep Rally<\/strong> at Parker Field and a Homecoming Party<\/strong> at Statesmen Park.<\/p>\n

On Saturday, November 9, Delta State welcomes alumni and friends for a full day of tailgating, reunions, and football. The morning begins with the Salute to Veterans Breakfast and Program<\/strong>, hosted by the Dedicated Statesmen Association. Events run throughout the day and night, including the Homecoming Parade<\/strong>through downtown Cleveland, the Class of 1964 Reunion<\/strong>, and the much-anticipated football game, where the Statesmen will take on Valdosta State University at 2 p.m. at Parker Field. The evening will conclude with the Homecoming Step Show<\/strong>, hosted by the National Pan-Hellenic Council, and the \u201cD\u2019Statement<\/strong> Party<\/strong>\u201d hosted by Kappa Alpha Psi Alumni at the Bolivar County Expo Center.<\/p>\n

Sunday, November 10, will close out the weekend with a final breakfast gathering for aviation alumni and the Holiday Open House<\/strong>, hosted by the Cleveland-Bolivar County Chamber of Commerce, allowing everyone to enjoy the festive atmosphere of downtown Cleveland.<\/p>\n

SGA President Hayden Kirkhart said, \u201cI\u2019m proud to announce that the 2024 Delta State University Homecoming theme is The Delta Derby! This week has been well planned out between our Director of Spirit and Traditions Fa\u2019Darryl Cooper, myself, and the rest of my amazing cabinet. There are events for anyone and everyone throughout the week. Our student organizations have been working hard to bring you a show and we hope to see you there as well as at all other Homecoming Week festivities, and as always fear the Okra, respect the Statesman, and let\u2019s go Delta State!\u201d<\/p>\n

2024 Delta State University Homecoming Schedule of Events:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monday, November 4<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Paint and Sip\/Karaoke Night | State Room, H.L. Nowell Union | 8 p.m. \u2013 10:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, November 5<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Goat Yoga | Quadrangle | 12:30 p.m. \u2013 2:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, November 6<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Lip Sync Battle | Walter Sillers Coliseum | 7 p.m. \u2013 8:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Thursday, November 7<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Pickle Ball Court Opening with Food Trucks | Pickle Ball Courts, behind Court of Governors | 6:30 p.m. \u2013 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

Friday, November 8<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Delta State University Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting | 10 a.m.
\n\u2022 Delta State University Foundation Board of Directors Meeting | 10 a.m.
\n\u2022 Golden Circle Meet and Greet | Hugh Ellis Walker Alumni House | 6 p.m.
\n\u2022 Aviation Reunion Meet and Greet Reception | Home of Joe and Audrey Saia | 6 p.m. \u2013 10 p.m.
\n\u2022 Alumni Association Awards Gala and Golden Circle Induction Ceremony | Leroy Morganti Atrium, Kent Wyatt Hall | 6:30 p.m.
\n\u2022 Homecoming Pep Rally | Parker Field at McCool Stadium | 7:30 p.m. \u2013 8 p.m.
\n\u2022 Homecoming Party | Statesman Park | 8 p.m. \u2013 11:59 p.m.<\/p>\n

Saturday, November 9<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Homecoming Tailgating | Statesman Park | Park opens at 7 a.m.
\n\u2022 Salute to Veterans Breakfast and Program | Jobe Hall Auditorium | 8:30 a.m. \u2013 10 a.m.
\n\u2022 Aviation Reunion Flight Ops Tour | Cleveland Airport | 9 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m.
\n\u2022 DSU Homecoming Parade | Downtown Cleveland | 10:30 a.m.
\n\u2022 Aviation Reunion Tailgating | Statesman Park | 11 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m.
\n\u2022 Class of 1964 Reunion | Simmons Room, Hugh Ellis Walker Alumni House | 12 PM \u2013 1:30 PM
\n\u2022 Statesmen Football vs Valdosta State University | Parker Field at McCool Stadium | 2 PM
\n\u2022 Holiday Open House | Downtown Cleveland | 10 a.m. \u2013 5:30 p.m.
\n\u2022 Tree Lighting and 50 Nights of Lights | Downtown Cleveland | 5:30 p.m.
\n\u2022 Homecoming Step Show | Bologna Performing Arts Center | 8 p.m. \u2013 11 p.m.
\n\u2022 \u201cD\u2019Statement\u201d Party | Bolivar County Expo Center | 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

Sunday, November 10<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Aviation Reunion Alumni Breakfast | Young-Mauldin Cafeteria | 9 a.m. \u2013 10:30 a.m.
\n\u2022 Holiday Open House | Downtown Cleveland | 1 p.m. \u2013 5:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t miss this opportunity to celebrate Delta State University\u2019s proud history, connect with friends, and enjoy a weekend full of Statesman spirit!<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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