CAMPUS NEWS
HOMECOMING RECAP
R N O A I TIO R R A N W
There’s no place like Homecoming M
other Nature was definitely in favor of the Warriors as we enjoyed absolutely beautiful weather all weekend long! Spirits were high as Warrior Nation welcomed home alumni and friends for a fun-filled celebration. Festivities started on Wednesday, Oct. 16, with the annual candidate review and coronation hosted by the Communications Department. The event took place in the Atrium, and several hundred students showed up to help crown the 2019 homecoming king and queen: Samuel Huntley and Taylor Navratil respectively. The rest of this year’s homecoming court included: Marcel Lindner, Andrew Murley, Sven-Erik Tiedemann, Savanna Cordle, Kyra Platzek and Mackinze Thill. Following the crowning of the king and queen, the weekend could officially commence. The annual
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Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet took place on Friday evening in the Boman Fine Arts Center, where four honorees were inducted: Perry Laures ’84 (football), Beth (Skogen) Van Roekel ’99 (basketball/softball), Brady (Stumpff) Goerdt ’01 (softball) and Patrick Jackson ’89 (football). The evening rounded out with a student-led bonfire in the parking lot of the Luise V. Hanson Fieldhouse where the Waldorf football coaches gave motivational speeches, dancing was encouraged and a great time was had by all. Saturday morning got off to an early start as the homecoming 5K walk/ run, hosted by the Waldorf track and cross country teams, gave visitors and community members a chance to start the weekend off on the right foot. An all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast was provided post-race for participants and
spectators alike. Unfortunately, a light drizzle stuck around for most of the morning activities, but by 11 a.m. that morning, as tailgating activities began to gain traction, the sun began to shine and spirits began to rise. Face-painting, bounce houses, carnival games, bake sales and various student groups brought a plethora of young and old tailgaters—all ready to rally behind the Waldorf football team. All of the support seemed to work as the Warriors sealed their victory early over Dakota State University with a fantastic final score of 59-9. The annual art and craft fair was held once again in Salveson Lobby, followed by alumni class luncheons on campus that afternoon as well. The annual luncheons gave classmates an opportunity to reminisce on their Waldorf days with one another
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