2024 Homecoming Schedule

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES OCTOBER 6-13, 2024

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I MPORTANT I NFORMATION

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S UNDAY , O CTOBER 6

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M ONDAY , O CTOBER 7

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T UESDAY , O CTOBER 8

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W EDNESDAY , O CTOBER 9

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T HURSDAY , O CTOBER 10

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F RIDAY , O CTOBER 11

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S ATURDAY , O CTOBER 12

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S UNDAY , O CTOBER 13

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Texas College continues to adhere to the best COVID-19 mitigation measures to ensure the safety of constituents. In this regard, all visitors to the Texas College campus are encouraged to wear a face mask and observe social distancing. Beginning Thursday, October 10, each vehicle entering the campus without a current Texas College parking decal will be charged a one-time $20 Homecoming entrance fee and will be provided a parking pass for the weekend. To pre-purchase your pass, contact the Office of Business and Finance at: businessoffice@texascollege.edu | (903) 593-8311, ext. 2200

All events listed are free unless a specific cost is noted.

For additional information, visit the Homecoming 2024 webpage at: www.texascollege.edu/hc24

T EXAS C OLLEGE C ONTACT For additional information and inquiries regarding Texas College Home- coming events and activities, contact: Mr. Jamaal Evans, Interim Dean of Students (903) 593-8311, ext. 4027 │ jevans@texascollege.edu Mr. Walter Yates, Student Activities Coordinator (903) 593-8311, ext. 2304 │ wyates@texascollege.edu T EXAS C OLLEGE N ATIONAL A LUMNI A SSOCIATION C ONTACT For additional information and inquiries regarding Texas College National Alumni Association (TCNAA) Homecoming events and activities, contact: Ms. Sandra Fails, TCNAA 1st Vice President of Programs (405) 600-4284 │ badlegs74@gmail.com

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2024

C AMPUS D ECORATION 12 PM │MCKINNEY HALL STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER  Transform campus into a festive Homecoming atmosphere  Students, faculty, and staff only

H OMECOMING G ALA 7 PM │MCKINNEY HALL CONNECTOR  Formal event to begin 2024 Homecoming Week  Formal dinner begins at 6:00 PM in the Cafeteria 

Dinner is provided free for on and off campus students

Formal attire required

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Dancing

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Live DJ

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360 Photo Booth

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 Students, faculty, and staff only  Current Fall 2024 Texas College ID required for entry

MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2024 JERSEY DAY: REPRESENT YOUR FAVORITE TEAM

M USIC ON THE Y ARD 11 AM │STEER WALK  Music  Refreshments  Strolls  Students, faculty, and staff only

G OSPEL E XPLOSION 7 PM │NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH  Evening of musical worship presented by the Texas College Choir  Guest national recording artist Zacardy Cortez

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2024 TWIN DAY: COORDINATE MATCHING OUTFITS WITH A FRIEND

M USIC ON THE Y ARD 11 AM │STEER WALK  Music  Refreshments  Strolls  Students, faculty, and staff only

L ASER T AG B ASH 7 PM │BEHIND GUS F. TAYLOR GYMNASIUM  Outdoor laser tag arena complete with barriers and other items to create a comprehensive laser tag combat zone  Live DJ  360 Photo Booth  Mirror Picture Booth  Refreshments  Students, faculty, and staff only

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2024 SPIRIT DAY: SHOW OFF YOUR TEXAS COLLEGE PRIDE

D EAN ’ S T AILGATE & C OOKOUT 11 AM │STEER WALK  Dean Evans grilling  Lunch is provided free for on and off campus students  Students, faculty, and staff only

M USIC ON THE Y ARD 11 AM │STEER WALK  Music  Refreshments  Strolls  Students, faculty, and staff only

P EP R ALLY 12 PM │STEER WALK  Multitude of exciting activities, games, and more  Students, faculty, and staff only SWSA P OETRY N IGHT 7 PM │GLASS AUDITORIUM  Hosted by the Social Work Student Association  Poetry readings and recitals  Students, faculty, and staff only H UMP N IGHT : T RAIL R IDE E DITION 8:30 PM │GREEK LAND  Live DJ  Western attire suggested  Students, faculty, and staff only

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2024 THROWBACK DAY: WEAR YOUR FAVORITE ‘70s, ‘80s, & ‘90s STYLES

M USIC ON THE Y ARD 11 AM │STEER WALK  Music  Refreshments  Strolls  Students, faculty, and staff only

A LUMNI L EADERSHIP S YMPOSIUM /C HAT -N-C HEW 1 PM │GUS F. TAYLOR GYMNASIUM  Informal discussion between Alumni and students about their respective time as students at Texas College  Light refreshments available for participants  Students, faculty, and staff only, as well as confirmed alumni

TCNAA R EGISTRATION 2 PM -4 PM & 6 PM -8 PM │COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT  Hosted by the Texas College National Alumni Association  Address: 7424 S. Broadway Ave., Tyler, TX 75703 TCNAA A LUMNI H OMECOMING M EETING 4 PM │COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT  Hosted by the Texas College National Alumni Association  Annual Homecoming meeting for TCNAA members  Address: 7424 S. Broadway Ave., Tyler, TX 75703

$20 HOMECOMING ENTRANCE FEE ASSESSED PARKING PASS REQUIRED TO ENTER CAMPUS

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2024 THROWBACK DAY: WEAR YOUR FAVORITE ‘70s, ‘80s, & ‘90s STYLES

M ISS T EXAS C OLLEGE C ORONATION 6:30 PM │MARTIN HALL AUDITORIUM  Crowning of Miss Asia Brown as Miss Texas College  Business attire suggested  Reception to follow in the McKinney Hall Connector

TCNAA G OLDEN A NNIVERSARY C LASS M EETING 6:30 PM │COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT  Hosted by the Texas College National Alumni Association  Meeting for graduates of the Golden Anniversary Class of 1974  Address: 7424 S. Broadway Ave., Tyler, TX 75703

TCNAA W ESTERN S ALOON 7:30 PM │COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT  Hosted by the Texas College National Alumni Association  Western themed event  Admission: $40  Suggested attire:  Greek attire  Texas College attire  Western attire (cowboy boots and hats)  Address: 7424 S. Broadway Ave., Tyler, TX 75703

$20 HOMECOMING ENTRANCE FEE ASSESSED PARKING PASS REQUIRED TO ENTER CAMPUS

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2024

A LUMNI H OMECOMING P ROGRAM 10 AM │GUS F. TAYLOR GYMNASIUM  Hosted by the Texas College National Alumni Association 

Formal commemoration of Homecoming to welcome home Alumni, family, and friends of the College, as well as to embrace students to foster an environment of Texas College unity and fellowship

M USIC ON THE Y ARD 11 AM │STEER WALK  Music  Refreshments  Strolls  Students, faculty, and staff only

TCNAA A LUMNI L UNCHEON 1 PM │MAJESTY EVENT CENTER  Hosted by the Texas College National Alumni Association  Admission: $45  Address: 900 W. Bow St., Tyler, TX 75702

A LUMNI B ASKETBALL G AME 5:30 PM & 6:30 PM │GUS F. TAYLOR GYMNASIUM  Texas College Basketball Alumni from a variety of eras face off against each other on the court  Crowd participation  Admission:  Free for all students, faculty, and staff with current Fall 2024 Texas College ID  $10 for non– students, faculty, and staff  Player participant cost: $25  For additional information, contact Mr. Jamaal Evans at: jevans@texascollege.edu

$20 HOMECOMING ENTRANCE FEE ASSESSED PARKING PASS REQUIRED TO ENTER CAMPUS

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2024 TCNAA G RAND G ALA 7 PM │MAJESTY EVENT CENTER  Hosted by the Texas College National Alumni Association  Theme: Embracing Our Legacy, a Night of Royalty (A Purple & Gold Affair)  Colors: Purple and Gold  Dress Code: Black Tie  Admission: $85  Live DJ  Photographs available for purchase for $10 via registration  Address: 900 W. Bow St., Tyler, TX 75702

$20 HOMECOMING ENTRANCE FEE ASSESSED PARKING PASS REQUIRED TO ENTER CAMPUS

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2024 H OMECOMING P ARADE 10 AM │MLK PARADE ROUTE · Student, alumni, and community organizations in procession and on full display to celebrate Texas College and Homecoming 2024 · Line up begins at 9:00 A.M. at the Athletic Complex on MLK Blvd. · For parade information and participation, contact Mr. Jamaal Evans at: jevans@texascollege.edu | (903) 593-8311, ext. 4027 K EEPERS OF THE F LAME P ORTRAIT U NVEILING 12 PM │MCKINNEY HALL CONNECTOR · Presented by the D.R. Glass Library · Portrait unveiling of seven Texas College leaders: former Presidents, current President, current Board Chairman · Alumni encouraged to donate or loan yearbooks, memorabilia, paraphernalia, newspapers, magazines, flyers, advertisements, photos, or other documents related to Texas College to help preserve the College’s history and create a digital archive

TCNAA B LOCK P ARTY 12 PM- 5 PM │GRAND AVENUE · Hosted by the Texas College National Alumni Association · Set to begin immediately following the Homecoming Parade · Block party on Grand Ave. filled with vendors and other activities

$20 HOMECOMING ENTRANCE FEE ASSESSED PARKING PASS REQUIRED TO ENTER CAMPUS

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2024

H OMECOMING F OOTBALL G AME 6 PM │CTMF ROSE STADIUM  Texas College vs. Arkansas Baptist College  2023-2024 Men’s Basketball Ring Presentation Ceremony for NAIA National Tournament appearance begins at 5:30 P.M.  Admission:  Free for all students, faculty, and staff with current Fall 2024 Texas College ID  $15 for non– students, faculty, and staff  Address: 609 Fair Park Dr., Tyler, TX 75702

TCNAA S CHOOL D AZE 8 PM │TYLER PALACE EVENT CENTER  Hosted by the Texas College National Alumni Association  Postgame party  Admission: $35  Address: 500 N. Palace Ave., Tyler, TX 75702

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2024

TCNAA D AY OF W ORSHIP 10:30 AM │GREATER MILES CHAPEL CME CHURCH  Hosted by the Texas College National Alumni Association  Students encouraged to attend  Address: 1922 N. Palace Ave., Tyler, TX 75702 C AMPUS C LEAN U P 12 PM │MCKINNEY HALL STUDENT CENTER  Transform campus back to its pristine and academic environment

 Students, faculty, and staff only