Southeastern celebrates Homecoming Oct. 28
Monday, October 16, 2017
by: Tonya Lowentritt
HAMMOND –Southeastern Louisiana University’s rescheduled Homecoming Day is now Oct.
28. The new date offers a myriad of spirited activities capped by tailgating, reunions,
a parade and football action in Strawberry Stadium, after having been rescheduled
due to Hurricane Nate’s threat to the area on Oct. 7.
With a theme of “Once Upon a Homecoming,” Homecoming 2017 is sponsored by Hammond
Square, with the Southeastern Student Government Association sponsoring all student-related
activities.
Homecoming Day activities are centered in Friendship Circle, where visitors can
enjoy tailgating, reunions and entertainment. There will be booths manned by area
merchants and activities for children that include a variety of crafts, face painting,
mobile video game units and inflatables starting at 1:30 p.m. Attendees are asked
to leave pets at home.
Southeastern donors who have endowed scholarships and professorships will be
honored at 11 a.m. in the President’s Residence. The campus bookstore will open at
9 a.m.
The annual Homecoming parade rolls at 2 p.m. Following the parade, Lion fans
can cheer on Head Coach Ron Roberts and the team during the “Lion Walk” as they make
their way through Friendship Circle to Strawberry Stadium at 4:30 p.m.
Reunions and tailgating will be hosted by many of the university’s colleges and
divisions, as well as by groups such as the Former Football Players, ROTC, and Greek
organizations. The Alumni Association tailgate will take place in Friendship Circle
at 1:30 p.m. and is sponsored by Hammond Square, with food and drink sponsored by
Fleur de Lis Title, Payment Solutions, Inc. and Gnarly Barley.
After pre-game activities, the Lions will kick off against Sam Houston State
at 7 p.m. The 2017 Homecoming queen and king will be announced and crowned at halftime.
Immediately after the game, the Greater Hammond Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown
Development District will host “Railroad Roar,” an evening of dining and entertainment
with specials offered by participating area businesses. For more information, call
the Greater Hammond Chamber at (985) 345-4457.
For a complete schedule of Homecoming 2017 events, visit www.southeastern.edu/homecoming or call the Alumni Center, 1-800-SLU-ALUM or (985) 549-2150.
