Tarleton State University kicks off homecoming celebration with slew of exciting events.
TSU Media Relations
Special to Beneath the Surface News
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.
This year’s festivities are highly anticipated, with the university also celebrating 125 Years of Excellence.
“Tarleton Homecoming is about alumni returning to campus to reconnect with their Tarleton family,” said Brian Warner, president of the Tarleton Alumni Association.
“Together, alongside current students, we share our Tarleton stories and honor our traditions while embracing new traditions that this generation of Texans holds dear. It’s all about coming together as one Texan Nation.”
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.
Here’s a complete look at the schedule of events happening in Stephenville:
Sunday, Oct. 6
5 p.m. – Memorial Homecoming 5K, Starting at Rome and Rudder Way
7:30 p.m. – Lighting of the Smokestack and Homecoming Court Announcement, Smokestack/P5 Parking Lot
Monday, Oct. 7
11:30 a.m. – Faculty, Staff and Alumni Luncheon, Thompson Student Center Ballrooms
6:30 p.m. – Silver Bugle Hunt, Trogdon House, registration required
Tuesday, Oct. 8
5:30-7 p.m. – Launching of the Ducks, Nursing Building Reflecting Pool
9:14-10:14 p.m. – Walk Like a Sigma, Thompson Student Center Amphitheater
10 p.m.-12:15 a.m. – Purple Pancakes, Dining Hall Patio
Wednesday, Oct. 9
9 p.m.-midnight – Yell Contest, Wisdom Gym
9 p.m.-midnight – Yell Bingo, Thompson Student Center Ballrooms
Midnight – Snake Dance, Wisdom Gym to Thompson Student Center Amphitheater
Following the Snake Dance until kickoff on Oct. 12 – Beating of the Drum, Thompson Student Center Amphitheater
Thursday, Oct. 10
7:30-11 p.m. – Purple Out Concert, P5 parking lot
Friday, Oct. 11
10 a.m. – J. Dixon White Homecoming Golf Tournament, Squaw Valley Golf Course, Glen Rose, registration required
3-5 p.m. – Alumni Homecoming Registration, Thompson Student Center Ballrooms
5-7 p.m. – Alumni Welcome Home Social, Thompson Student Center Ballrooms
6-8:30 p.m. – Bonfire Shuttle Service, Campus Recreation Center and Stephenville City Park
8-11 p.m. – L.V. Risinger Memorial Bonfire, Tarleton Agriculture Center
9:30-11 p.m. – Bonfire Shuttle Service Continued, Tarleton Agriculture Center
Saturday. Oct. 12
8 a.m. – Welcome Home Breakfast and Parade Watch Party, Alumni House
10 a.m.-noon – Homecoming Parade, cncircling campus on Washington and Mcllhaney streets
Noon-2 p.m. – Reunion Hall, Thompson Student Center Ballrooms
Noon-2 p.m. – Plowboy Alumni Lunch, Alumni House Patio
1-3 p.m. – Women’s Volleyball vs. Utah Valley, Wisdom Gym
2-6 p.m. – Tailgate, Texan Alley and The Yard
2:40-3 p.m. – Pointe Du Hoc, Rudder Statue
6 p.m. – Football vs. Utah Tech, Memorial Stadium
