October 29, 2004

Troy University to kick off Homecoming Week activities on Monday

Troy University will kick off a week of homecoming activities on Monday with a “Salute to the Armed Forces,” at noon on the main quad near the Trojan statue fountain.

Under the theme,  “Give My Regards to TROY: A Broadway Homecoming,” this year’s homecoming celebration will feature a variety of events culminating with the crowning of the homecoming queen, recognition of the Alumni of the Year and Honorary Alum and the football game against Florida Atlantic in Movie Gallery Stadium on Nov. 6. Pre-game festivities are scheduled to begin at 2 p.m., and the game will kick off at 2:30 p.m.

Monday’s observance, which is sponsored by the National Alumni Association, is a way to pay tribute to those presently serving in the armed forces, as well as veterans and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice, according to Faith Ward, director of alumni affairs at Troy .

“This will be a way for everyone to appreciate war veterans, as well as those who gave their lives for the country,” Ward said.

The event will include the presentation of colors by the University’s ROTC Color Guard, greetings by Student Government Association President Ryan Spry, special remarks by Lt. Col. W.S. Cooke of Air Force ROTC and Maj. Ken Coon of Army ROTC. Sheila Jackson will sing “God Bless America ,” and Caleb Baxley will conclude the armed forces salute by playing Taps.

This year also will mark the 50th anniversary of the TROY ’s Homecoming parade. The parade is scheduled for Nov. 6 at 10 a.m.

Other activities during the week include widow and office decoration contests on campus, a pep rally on Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. at Movie Gallery Veterans Stadium and a reunion for World War II era alumni on Friday night.

A complete listing of Homecoming Week events follows.
   Monday, Nov. 1
   Noon, Salute to the Armed Forces in the Quad

   Tuesday, Nov. 2
   7 p.m., Movie under the stars, RUDY in the Amphitheater

   Wednesday, Nov. 3
   11 a.m.- 1 p.m., Picnic in the Amphitheatre
   3 p.m., Window Decorations Contest
   6 p.m., Homecoming Court Dinner in Trojan Center Board Room

   Thursday, Nov. 4
   Wear your TROY t-shirt day!
   Noon - 1 p.m., Campus Clean-up
   6:30 p.m., Pep Rally in Movie Gallery Veterans Stadium, Homecoming Queen Announced
   
   Friday, Nov. 5
   6 p.m., WWII Era Alumni Reunion at Hawkins-Adams-Long Hall of Honor
   6:30 p.m., Skit-in-a-bag at Crosby Theater

   Saturday, Nov. 6
   10 a.m., Homecoming Parade-50 year Anniversary
   11 a.m., Clipson Alumni Reunion honoring the 1964 Football Team on the grounds of the
      grounds of the Alumni House
   11 a.m., Ugli Stick band, sponsored by the National Alumni Association
   Noon, Trojan Walk
   2 p.m., Kickoff of Homecoming game, TROY vs. Florida Atlantic
   Halftime, Recognition of Alumni of the Year
   7 p.m., Alpha Phi Alpha Step Show

   Sunday, Nov. 7
   7 p.m., Troy Gospel Singers Concert at Claudia Crosby Theater