“Huge Boost” West Virginia Wesleyan College releases homecoming schedule of events

Alumni are welcomed back to their Home Among the Hills for a weekend of celebration and reunion at West Virginia Wesleyan College from Thursday, October 10, to Sunday, October 13.

The WVWC Department of Theatre and Dance will present “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” on Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m., held in the Virginia Thomas Law Center for the Performing Arts. This Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning play showcases the funny and heartfelt moments of six preteens competing to win the spelling bee. Tickets are available for $10atthedoor($ 8 for seniors and $ 5 with a WVWC ID).

The bonfire and pep rally, a revived tradition now in its second year, will occur at 8 p.m. at the end of Camden Avenue. Come show your school spirit and support fall sports teams. There will be music, snacks, and limited giveaways for the first 50 attendees.

Registration for all Homecoming events starts on Friday, October 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Rockefeller Center. While there, don’t miss the opportunity to explore the Wesleyan Past to Present Exhibit.

The annual Johnny K. Myers Golf Tournament will kick off at 9 a.m. at Bel Meadow Golf Club to support the golf team.

The Class of 1974 will host their 50th reunion social from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Additionally, an alumni and student lunch will take place at noon in the faculty parking lot next to the Annie Merner Pfeiffer Library. Tickets can be purchased at the provided link or at the registration booth in Rockefeller Center.

The Founder’s Day Convocation, featuring the announcement of special alumni award recipients, is scheduled for 3 p.m. in Wesley Chapel. Join the classes of 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, and 2004 for an all-classes reunion at the Event Center at Brushy Fork starting at 7 p.m.

A new event on Saturday, October 12, is the WVWC Paw Parade in the Chapel Oval. Bring your beloved pet to take part in the parade and receive a blessing from Dean of the Chapel, Jonathan Acord. Registration can be completed via the link above.

Young alumni from the Classes of 2009, 2014, and 2019 are invited to a reunion at Jimbo’s Bar and Grill at 11:30 a.m.

At 1 p.m., WVWC will host Fairmont State for a football game. Arrive early to celebrate the men’s soccer National Championship teams from 1984, 1989, and 1994.

On Sunday, Rev. Monty Brown ‘74 will deliver a message during the Chapel Service starting at 10 a.m. Afterwards, stick around for the men’s soccer match against Point Park University at 1 p.m.