{"id":3973,"date":"2015-10-06T15:00:28","date_gmt":"2015-10-06T20:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/news\/?p=3973"},"modified":"2019-06-04T16:21:53","modified_gmt":"2019-06-04T21:21:53","slug":"3973","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/news\/2015\/10\/06\/3973\/","title":{"rendered":"Homecoming Honors Centennial with ‘Century Long, Griffon Strong’ Theme"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>\u201cCentury Long, Griffon Strong\u201d is the theme of 大象传媒\u2019s Homecoming celebration, commemorating the centennial of 大象传媒 Western\u2019s founding in 1915. Events are scheduled Oct. 11-17.<\/p>\n

As a special treat during this centennial year, Homecoming festivities will start with a fireworks show open to the public at approximately 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, with viewing on Craig Field at Spratt Memorial Stadium. People can sit in the stands to view the show, or may bring blankets to sit on the field.<\/a><\/p>\n

An annual Homecoming highlight is the parade in downtown St. Joseph. It will start at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17. Floats will line up at Frederick and Union Streets, they will proceed down Frederick and will be joined by the Golden Griffon Marching Band and area high school bands at City Hall. The parade will go west from City Hall on Frederick and Francis Streets, then south on Sixth Street, and east on Felix to Tenth Street, where the parade will end.<\/p>\n

Student organizations will participate in a variety of contests during the week, including a hunt for Max the Griffon on Monday, a lip sync battle and karaoke on Tuesday, Griff-elodeon on Thursday and a pep rally and dance contest on Friday. Organizations that accumulate the most points will be announced at the football game Saturday.<\/p>\n

Other Homecoming activities include:<\/p>\n

Wednesday, Oct. 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

Community Blood Center Blood Drive, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Hoff Conference Rooms, Blum 218-219. Drop in, or schedule an appointment by going to savealifenow.org and entering sponsor code \u201cMWSU.\u201d<\/p>\n

Friday, Oct. 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alumni Golf Tournament, 9 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. shotgun start, Fairview Golf Course. Cost is $45 per person or $180 for a team of four; includes greens fees, cart and a boxed lunch. Advanced paid registration is required by calling 816-271-5646.<\/p>\n

<\/a>33rd<\/sup> annual Alumni Awards Banquet, 5:45 p.m. reception, 6:15 p.m. dinner, Fulkerson Center. The cost is $30 per person. Advanced registration is required by calling 816-271-5646. This year\u2019s honorees are:<\/p>\n