DSU Alumni Association announces schedule for 92nd Homecoming
Cleveland, MS (10/23/2024) — Contact: Christy Riddle FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Phone: (662) 846-4336
Email: criddle@deltastate.edu
DSU Alumni Association announces schedule for 92nd Homecoming
CLEVELAND, Miss. - 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's 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.
The celebrations kick off on Monday, November 4, with a Paint and Sip/Karaoke Night, 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, a Lip Sync Battle, and the grand opening of the Pickle Ball Courts on Thursday evening with food trucks to celebrate the occasion.
The weekend lineup starts on Friday, November 8, with notable gatherings like the Golden Circle Meet and Greet at the Hugh Ellis Walker Alumni House and the Aviation Reunion Meet and Greet Reception. Friday's evening festivities include the Alumni Association Awards Gala and Golden Circle Induction Ceremony, culminating with the Homecoming Pep Rally at Parker Field and a Homecoming Party at Statesmen Park.
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, hosted by the Dedicated Statesmen Association. Events run throughout the day and night, including the Homecoming Parade through downtown Cleveland, the Class of 1964 Reunion, 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, hosted by the National Pan-Hellenic Council, and the "D'Statement Party" hosted by Kappa Alpha Psi Alumni at the Bolivar County Expo Center.
Sunday, November 10, will close out the weekend with a final breakfast gathering for aviation alumni and the Holiday Open House, hosted by the Cleveland-Bolivar County Chamber of Commerce, allowing everyone to enjoy the festive atmosphere of downtown Cleveland.
SGA President Hayden Kirkhart said, "I'm 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'Darryl 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's go Delta State!"
2024 Delta State University Homecoming Schedule of Events:
Monday, November 4 Paint and Sip/Karaoke Night | State Room, H.L. Nowell Union | 8 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 5 Goat Yoga | Quadrangle | 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 6 Lip Sync Battle | Walter Sillers Coliseum | 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 7 Pickle Ball Court Opening with Food Trucks | Pickle Ball Courts, behind Court of Governors | 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday, November 8 Delta State University Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting | 10 a.m. Delta State University Foundation Board of Directors Meeting | 10 a.m. Golden Circle Meet and Greet | Hugh Ellis Walker Alumni House | 6 p.m. Aviation Reunion Meet and Greet Reception | Home of Joe and Audrey Saia | 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Alumni Association Awards Gala and Golden Circle Induction Ceremony | Leroy Morganti Atrium, Kent Wyatt Hall | 6:30 p.m. Homecoming Pep Rally | Parker Field at McCool Stadium | 7:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Homecoming Party | Statesman Park | 8 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.
Saturday, November 9 Homecoming Tailgating | Statesman Park | Park opens at 7 a.m. Salute to Veterans Breakfast and Program | Jobe Hall Auditorium | 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. Aviation Reunion Flight Ops Tour | Cleveland Airport | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. DSU Homecoming Parade | Downtown Cleveland | 10:30 a.m. Aviation Reunion Tailgating | Statesman Park | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Class of 1964 Reunion | Simmons Room, Hugh Ellis Walker Alumni House | 12 PM - 1:30 PM Statesmen Football vs Valdosta State University | Parker Field at McCool Stadium | 2 PM Holiday Open House | Downtown Cleveland | 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Tree Lighting and 50 Nights of Lights | Downtown Cleveland | 5:30 p.m. Homecoming Step Show | Bologna Performing Arts Center | 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. "D'Statement" Party | Bolivar County Expo Center | 9 p.m.
Sunday, November 10 Aviation Reunion Alumni Breakfast | Young-Mauldin Cafeteria | 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Holiday Open House | Downtown Cleveland | 1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate Delta State University's proud history, connect with friends, and enjoy a weekend full of Statesman spirit!
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About Delta State University: Delta State University is a four-year public institution whose nearly 2,700 students come from most U.S. states and more than 45 countries. Acknowledging its beginning as a teacher's college, the University sustains excellence in teacher education while continuing to expand offerings in traditional as well as unique fields of study. Programs such as those available through the Delta Music Institute, the Commercial Aviation Department, and the Center for Interdisciplinary Geospatial Information highlight the University's commitment to meeting the evolving needs of the students it serves with world-leading, industry-acclaimed programs. Situated in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, Delta State offers top-notch academic programs in business, arts, sciences, nursing, education, and more. DSU Athletics has won 14 national championships, 70 conference championships, and 37 regional titles.
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