Student guide to Trevecca’s 125th homecoming week

By Skylar Kirby

News and Engagement Editor

Homecoming isn’t just for alumni. Several events this year are planned for current students to enjoy.

The university’s 125th birthday party weekend will start with a class dodgeball tournament Sunday night and end with the homecoming basketball game and coronation Saturday.

“More than anything, I hope students feel a strong sense of belonging to the Trevecca community,” said Natalie Specht, director of student life.

This year’s homecoming is also President Dan Boone’s last as Trevecca’s president. He will give his final lecture at Founders Day Chapel on Friday, and the university will throw itself a birthday party Thursday with dinner, cake and a free concert.

Specht said the milestone gives the week extra weight.

“Celebrating 125 years makes this homecoming especially meaningful because we get to celebrate not only where Trevecca is today, but also the generations of students who have helped shape our university into what it is today,” said Specht.

Here are events students can enjoy, day by day:

Sunday

Pep Rally

10 p.m. to 12 a.m. | Trojan Fieldhouse

Classes will face off in a dodgeball tournament while fall sports teams are introduced, the homecoming court is announced and student sections present their chants. The first 100 students to arrive will receive free energy drinks.

Thursday

Trevecca Birthday Party

4 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Jernigan Student Center and Pulliam Plaza.

The celebration of Trevecca’s 125th birthday starts with inflatable games, dinner in Jernigan Student Center and cake. It moves to Pulliam at 6 p. m. for a candy bar, performances from student singer-songwriters, the introduction of the homecoming court and line dancing. A free concert by DEK of Hearts closes the night at 7 p.m.

“Events like this are what make the hill feel like home,” said Briley Daniels, a graduate assistant in the Office of Institutional Advancement.

Friday

Founders Day Chapel

10 a.m. | Boone Convocation Center

President Dan Boone will give his last lecture at his final homecoming as Trevecca’s president. Students who want chapel credit must scan in at the entrance and enter an exit code. The service may run long.

Documentary Screening “Upside Down: Paul’s Message of New Creation”

1:30 p.m. | Benson Auditorium in the McClurkan Building

The 30-minute documentary follows Trevecca film and religion faculty and students on their trip to Greece earlier this year, where they studied the country’s history, culture and religious heritage.

Volleyball vs. Mississippi Christian University

6 p.m. | Trojan Fieldhouse

The Trojans host Mississippi Christian in the first of two homecoming weekend home matches. Fans who can’t make it can watch on a paid live stream through FloCollege.

“Big Fish”

7 p.m. Friday | Benson Auditorium in the McClurkan Building

Trevecca Theatre’s production is a family- friendly musical about Edward Bloom, a man famous for tall tales of giants and witches, and his skeptical son, who wants to know the truth behind the.

Tickets are required and available here

“It’s serious and sad, but it’s also really beautiful. It’s a beautiful story,” said Jeff Frame, professor of dramatic arts and director.

Homecoming Bonfire

9 p.m. | TCC Field

The Freshman Class Council hosts the annual gathering, which is open to current students and alumni who graduated within the past 10 years. Attendees can make s’mores around the fire.

Saturday

Trojan Town Block Party and Street Fair

11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Quad and the Great Lawn

The all-day party features live music, food trucks, inflatables and a range of student and local vendors. The Homecoming Parade kicks off at noon on Hart Street, where this year’s theme, “Lights, Camera, Trevecca!” celebrates the university’s 125th birthday.

Volleyball vs. West Alabama

1 p.m. | Trojan Fieldhouse

The Trojans host the Tigers for their second homecoming weekend match.

“Big Fish”

2 and 7 p.m. | Benson Auditorium in the McClurkan Building

Tickets are required and available here

Homecoming Basketball Game and Coronation

5 p.m. | Trojan Fieldhouse

The women’s team hosts Wesleyan College at 5 p.m. The homecoming king and queen are crowned at 6:30 p.m., and the men’s team will play Wright State Lake at 7 p.m.

See the full homecoming schedule here.