Week of Events Planned for Homecoming 2009, Oct. 5-10

With the theme, "Expedition Around the World," Fairmont State University's and Pierpont Community & Technical College's Homecoming 2009, set for Oct. 5-10, will be a week packed with alumni, athletics, student and community events.

"Students are very excited about Homecoming this year. We have many clubs participating, and many clubs will be represented on the Homecoming court. We would love to have the community come out to our events, including the new International Expo and Cuisines and Customs contest and the traditional parade downtown," said Jane Ryan, Student Government Vice President.

Student Government also continues its tradition of a community service project as part of Homecoming activities.

"The Student Government members in 2002 decided that all of the student organizations who were sponsoring King and Queen candidates should also perform some kind of community service. This tradition has become a hallmark of the Homecoming student activities. This year's project will benefit Global Links, a non-profit agency providing assistance to developing countries. According to Global Links, $300 to $500 will fund one hospital in a developing country for an entire year," said Laurie Johnston, Director of Student Activities.

Those who would like to participate in the service project may donate money, personal care items or new mother baby items to Global Links on Wednesday and Friday, Oct. 7 and 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Falcon Center Main Street commons area.

"We like to include at least one new event each year where we can invite our community members to campus in order to connect our current students with the people who have helped support our institutions throughout the years," Johnston said.

In keeping with the international travel Homecoming theme, Student Government is hosting an International Expo with a Customs and Cuisines Contest, which is open to the public. Student Organizations, as well as individuals and businesses from the area, are asked to sponsor a booth where they will highlight the various regions and cultures from around the world. There will be contests to select the best foods and the customs being taught to the participants.

Anyone who would like to sponsor a booth should click here for a registration form. The cost for sponsoring a booth is $5, and the proceeds will benefit Global Links. Admission to the event is free.

 

Homecoming 2009 Schedule Highlights

For a complete schedule of events for Homecoming 2009, "Expedition Around the World," click here.

Tuesday, Oct. 6

The International Expo and Cuisines and Customs Contest is planned for 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, in Gym 1 of the Falcon Center. Admission is a $5 fee for community organizations, agencies or individuals to sponsor a booth. The event is sponsored by Wholesale Carpet Outlet.

Thursday, Oct. 8

Presented by Student Government, the annual Pep Rally, sponsored by the Times West Virginian, will begin at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at Falcon Center Gym 1. FSU and Pierpont clubs will compete for the Spirit Stick, as cheerleaders and the band lead the crowd in cheering on the Fighting Falcons. Homecoming court candidates, the football coaches and team captains will also be introduced.

Friday, Oct. 9

The Fairmont State (and Pierpont) Alumni Association will celebrate the golden anniversary of the class of 1959. The Fairmont State Emeritus Club Luncheon and Induction Ceremony will take place on Friday, Oct. 9, at 11:30 a.m. in the Falcon Center, third floor, Conference Rooms. The event is sponsored by WesBanco. All members of the Emeritus club are encouraged to attend and support the class of new inductees. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door.

The Alumni Reunion/Hall of Fame & Championship Team Social, is planned for 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, in the Falcon Center, third floor, Conference Rooms. The social is sponsored by Ford Funeral Home.

The Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Anniversary Honoring of Championship Teams, sponsored by R& E Electric, will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, in the Falcon Center Gym 1. Tickets are $25. Inductees are Vance Carr '78, Mary Boswell '53, Earl Keener '50, John Veasey and Ed Coleman '86. The event is sponsored by R&E Electric and Omni Associates, Inc.

Saturday, Oct. 10

Six distinguished alumni will be honored at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Alumni Awards Brunch in the Falcon Center Gym 1. Admission is $20 at the door. Lorraine Foster Byrd '66 and Sam Ellis '66 will receive the Alumni of Achievement Award; Cecily McAteer Enos '65 and Pete Pell '63 will receive the Outstanding Alumni Award; and Heather Gallagher '99 and Matt Swain '06 will receive the Outstanding Young Alumni Award. To register for the event, which is sponsored by Thrasher Engineering, Inc., call (304) 367-4009.

The traditional Homecoming Parade, which is sponsored by the Times West Virginian, will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, in downtown Fairmont. Student Government has selected Jean Ward, a long-time Intramurals and faculty member at Fairmont State, as parade marshal. Line-up for the parade will begin at 12:15 p.m. at Palatine Park. The parade is on a different day of the week than in years past. The parade route will begin on East Side, come down Merchant Street and across the Jefferson Street/High Level Bridge to Monroe Street and Adams Street. It will end by Veterans' Square.

The Fighting Falcons take on UNC Pembroke for the Homecoming football game at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at Duvall-Rosier Field. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children younger than 14. A Post-Game Reception is planned at the Erickson Alumni Center immediately following the game.