Homecoming
2023 Events at Southwestern College
Winfield, Kan., Sept. 19, 2023 — Southwestern College will celebrate 2023
Homecoming Friday, Oct. 20, through Sunday, Oct. 22. Numerous activities
have been announced.
For more
information on any of the Homecoming festivities, contact Ashlee Mayo, director
of alumni engagement, at (620) 218-5076. For schedule updates or to register
for events, refer to the homecoming website— www.sckans.edu/homecoming.
Friday’s schedule
includes:
- 3
to 6 p.m.— Registration for class reunions and Moundbuilder Gear Pop-Up
Shop in the Java Jinx, located in the Roy L. Smith Student Center.
- 4
p.m.—Ribbon cutting for Winfield Hall at Winfield Hall.
- 6 to
7:30 p.m. — All class Homecoming dinner, Roy L. Smith dining hall
(reservation required, $25 per person).
- 7:30
p.m. — “The Masque of Beauty and the Beast,” Richardson Performing
Arts Center (admission is free).
Saturday’s
schedule includes:
- 9:30
a.m. — Homecoming parade, beginning at Viking Blvd. and will go west on
Warren Ave.
- 10
a.m. — Builder block party and registration, Wallingford lawn. Rock
painting, face painting, and so much more.
- 10
a.m.—Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Roy L. Smith student center
dining hall. Inductees include Jim Corwin '68, Burt Helmer '70, Charles
Osen (Curt Caden) '94, William “Trey” Jones '03, Roderick “Ricky” Kendrick
'06, and Amy (Pierson) Topham '11.
- 10:15
a.m.—Southwestern College Mid-States Classic cross country meet at the
Winfield Veterans Home Course. Women race at 10:15 a.m.; the men at
11 a.m.
- 10:30
a.m.—Moundbuilder Gear Pop-Up Shop, Farney Family Plaza located south of
Jantz Stadium.
- 11
a.m. to 1 p.m.—Homecoming tailgate, Wallingford lawn ($12 adults, $6 child
under 6).
- Noon
– President’s Luncheon for 51+ years alumni, Winfield Country Club
(Reservation required, alumni/free, non-alumni spouse/guest $17).
- 1:30
p.m. — Homecoming football game vs. Bethel College.
- 5:30
p.m. — Class of 1973 50-year reunion dinner and photo, Winfield County
Club, ($30 per person RSVP required).
- 5:30
p.m. — Women’s soccer versus York University, Richard L. Jantz Stadium
- 5
to 8 p.m.—Childcare available at First United Methodist Church, $5 hour.
- 7
to 10 p.m.—All class alumni gathering at Ladybird Brewery, 523 Main St.
Live music and the Artichoke food truck will be available.
- 7:30
p.m. — “The Masque of Beauty and the Beast,” Richardson Performing
Arts Center (admission is free).
- 8
p.m.—Men’s soccer versus York University, Richard L. Jantz Stadium
Sunday’s schedule
includes:
- 10:50 a.m. — Homecoming
worship service, Grace UMC, Rev. Charles Claycomb ’73 guest speaker.
- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.—Sunday
brunch buffet, Roy L. Smith dining hall ($9 per person).
- 2 p.m.— “The Masque of
Beauty and the Beast,” Richardson Performing Arts Center (admission is
free).
