Homecoming features array of activity

A wide array of activity will take place Wedneday through Saturday, Sept. 30-Oct. 3.

Finalists of the 59 royalty candidates will be revealed during the spirit rally and bonfire at 7 p.m. Thursday. The king and queen will be announced at halftime of the Eagles’ football game against New Mexico Highlands University on Saturday. Kickoff for the game is 1:30 p.m. In volleyball action, the Eagles will take on Adams State on Thursday, Western State on Friday and Colorado State University-Pueblo on Saturday. Each match begins at 7 p.m. in Armstrong Gym.

Other Saturday highlights will be the parade down Main Street at 9:30 a.m. and the Eagle 5k Run/Walk at 8 a.m.

Many student activities are scheduled this week, including the traditional lighting of C Hill beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Students also will participate in a bedsheet decorating contest and the homecoming dance Saturday night.

A luncheon at 11 a.m. Saturday will honor alumni award recipients and inductions to the Athletic Hall of Fame. In addition, CSC President Janie Park and Athletic Director Brad Smith will speak during a luncheon Friday. Each of those two events requires reservations from the Alumni Office at 308-432-6366.

Among the many alumni planning to return to campus this weekend are those who worked on the staff of the student newspaper, the Eagle. The group plans to tour the new newspaper office in Old Admin and attend a dinner Saturday night. More information about the reunion and other activities for alumni may be obtained by contacting the Alumni Office.

The schedule of events: 

Wednesday, September 30

7 p.m................... Lighting of C Hill, Meet at gate below C Hill

9 p.m................... Late Night at the Pit, Student Center

 

Thursday, October 1

7 p.m................... Spirit Rally and Bonfire, South of High Rise

7 p.m................... Volleyball vs. Adams State, Armstrong Gymnasium

Friday, October 2

8 a.m.-4 p.m....... Registration of Alumni, Alumni Office at Sparks Hall

Noon................... Eagles Luncheon with the President and the Athletic Director, Student Center

2-3:30 p.m.......... Campus Tours by the Alumni Office, Sparks Hall

7 p.m. ................. Volleyball vs. Western State, Armstrong Gymnasium

 

Saturday, October 3

8-9 a.m. ............. Alumni Coffee and Registration, Sparks Hall lobby (use south entrance)

8 a.m. ................. (1) Eagle 5k Run/Walk, Nelson Physical Activity Center

9:30 a.m. ........... (2) Parade, Main Street

11 a.m. ............... (3) Homecoming Luncheon, Student Center Ballroom

                              Recognition of Awardees and Alumni Reunion Groups

                              Distinguished Alumni Honorees: Dirlene (Steffe) Wheeler, Barb Dutrow and John Moulds

                              Distinguished Young Alumni Honorees: Zach Even and Tim Kamerzell.

                              Hall of Fame Nominees: Jay Rhoades, Cody Gamble, Chad Johnson, Joe Planansky, Angela (Woodworth) Rhoades, Shauna (Smith) Golembiewski, Russ Crafton, J.J. Feddersen and Jason Robinson

1:30 p.m. ........... Football vs. New Mexico Highlands, Elliott Field

4 p.m. ................. Postgame Reception, Country Kitchen Restaurant

7 p.m. ................. Volleyball vs. Colorado State-Pueblo, Armstrong Gymnasium

9 p.m................... Homecoming Dance

 

(1) For more information about 5k Run/Walk, call Sarah Milner, NPAC Coordinator, at 308-432-6342.

(2) For more information about parade, contact Aaron Rutt, homecoming committee member, at 308-432-6223.

(3) Requires reservations from the Alumni Office. Call 308-432-6366.