Homecoming 2021

Stay Connected “Stay Connected” was the theme for Homecoming and Family Weekend this year! And stay connected was exactly what we did. From “in-person” regional celebrations to honor our D&E 2021 Alumni Award recipients, to Zoom gatherings for athletics, fraternities and sororities, and alumni from all decades with a very special virtual induction of the Class of 1970 and 1971 into the Half Century Club, to a special tribute to the late Terry Hayes, professor of theatre emeritus, there was something for everyone. The campus community also enjoyed bingo, s’mores and a live concert featuring D&E’s very own ’80s alumni house band The Hybrids. Led by Alex “Sandy” Edwards ’88, Karl Hilbert ’89, Chris Gartmann and Matt Vinson ’88, with Ben Quarles ’91 providing the sound, Halliehurst porch was the place to be. Join us for ourHomecoming and Family Weekend came to a close with an all campus kickball virtual tournament, and a virtual chapel and ecoming and Fammemorial service led by alumna Brenda Woodson Hermanson ’71. ily Weekend 2021 Many thanks to all who participated, with a very special thank you to those who assisted in livestreaming our athletic games, the presentation of the royal court and crowning of Miss D&E and Mr. Senator, The Hybrids concert, and our chapel and memorial service. To view some of the special activities from Homecoming and Family Weekend, visit www.dewv.edu/alumni/events/.

Dean of Students Kate Garlick, left, and Davis & Elkins College President Chris A. Wood, right, congratulate the 2021 Homecoming Court. From left are, Sophomore Escort Nicholas Allen, Sophomore Princess Mia Ely, Senior Escort Bradley Sisler, Senior Princess Dru Mills, Mr. Senator Tycen Allan, Miss D&E Katie Dixon, Junior Princess Aurora Long, Freshman Princess Brooklyn Hathcock and Freshman Escort Walter Ridgley. Not pictured is Junior Escort Sean Addie.