| Homecoming 2009 Events Monday, Oct. 5
Noon • Pedestrian Mall
Maroon Madness - Campus Decorating Contest (*Cancelled due to weather. Rescheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 6 at noon)
Join us as we decorate the campus. Lunch will be provided.
5 p.m. • Caf
Paper Football Tournament
Winner receives two tickets to the Eagles vs. Cowboys game.
10 p.m. • Bonfire Site
Marshmallow Roast
Marshmallows will be provided.
Tuesday, Oct. 6
Noon • Pedestrian Mall
Maroon Madness - Campus Decorating Contest (*Rescheduled time)
Join us as we decorate the campus. Lunch will be provided. Noon • Pedestrian Mall
Tuesday at the Tank
Live band and free lunch
Noon • Potter County Courthouse lawn, 500 S. Fillmore St.
Amarillo Pep Rally
Catch the spirit with the WTAMU cheerleaders and band, hear from
Coach Don Carthel and University President J. Patrick O’Brien.
5 p.m. • Location T.B.A.
Paint it Maroon
5:30 p.m. • Acapulco’s
Polk Street Pub Crawl
Meet upstairs at Acapulco’s in downtown Amarillo for free
hors d’oeuvres and one free buffalo-themed drink. Crawl will continue to several more locations.
Wednesday, Oct. 7
Noon • Pedestrian Mall
Midweek Homecoming
Live band and free lunch
5 p.m. • Bonfire Site
Tractor Pull
Thursday, Oct. 8
9 p.m. • Pedestrian Mall
Free Homecoming Concert: Jackopierce
Midnight • Bonfire Site
Midnight Weenie Roast
Friday, Oct. 9
10 a.m. • Ross Rogers Golf Complex (Amarillo)
Homecoming Classic Golf Tournament
Four-person scramble, sponsored by ARAMARK. For registration forms and information, call 806-651-2345 or visit http://www.wtamu.edu/student-support/cs-golf-classic.aspx
5:30 p.m. • First United Bank Center
Athletic Hall of Champions Reception and Induction Ceremony
Honoring the Class of 2009: David Cole, Shannon Stroud, Debbie Hendricks,
James Morton, Joe Brooks, Dennis Walling, Charles Halbert.
6 p.m. • Alumni Banquet Facility
Golden Buff Reception for Alumni who have graduated 1954 – 1964
This evening event will give alumni a chance to renew friendships and reminisce about their days at West Texas State College. All are invited to honor the Classes of 1954-1964.
7 p.m. • Buffalo’s Southwest Café
Young Alumni Party
Inviting all graduates who are young at heart to join us at Buffalo’s Southwest Café
to reminisce about their days at WT. Appetizers and cash bar.
8 p.m. • The Box
Pigskin Revue
Hosted by the Student Alumni Board, the traditional pep rally will feature the WTAMU cheer squad, marching band and a pep talk by Head Football Coach Don Carthel. The event will culminate with the naming of the 2009 Homecoming Queen and King finalists.
9 p.m. • West entrance of wt to the bonfire site
Torch Procession & Bonfire
The Torch Procession will begin at 9 p.m. at the University’s west entrance, where WTAMU President J. Patrick O’Brien will light the torch from the Eternal Flame. He and Mrs. O’Brien will then lead the Homecoming Procession through campus to the Homecoming Bonfire site. The Lighting of the Bonfire will begin at 9:30 p.m. with
Dr. O’Brien and representatives from various student organizations.
10 p.m. • Pedestrian Mall
Homecoming dance and free SafetySuit concert
Saturday, Oct. 10
8:30 a.m. • Alumni Banquet Facility
Alumni Breakfast, $8 per person
Celebrating the Alumni Association’s accomplishments, breakfast will feature
Head Football Coach Don Carthel and recognize Alumni Association members
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. • downtown canyon
Fair on the Square
Join the Canyon Chamber of Commerce at its annual celebration,
featuring entertainment, games, food and craft sales.
10:45 a.m. • beginning at 4th Ave.
5K Buffalo Stampede | Begins at Randall County Courthouse
Benefitting the 2009-2010 Lady Buff Basketball Team, $20 (in advance) / $25 (day of race) per entry.
Runners will kick off the WTAMU Homecoming Parade
11 a.m. • beginning at 4th Ave.
Homecoming Parade
Join WTAMU and the community in celebrating Homecoming with
marching bands, floats and the University mascot.
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. • Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum (PPHM)
Panhandle Plains Fall Festival
Come Home to Your Museum! In conjunction with WTAMU’s homecoming festivities, PPHM hosts demonstrations, children’s crafts and activities for all ages that engage visitors in the rich history, art
and archaeology of the region. Popcorn, lemonade, soft drinks and water will be available for purchase during the WT Homecoming Parade and throughout the event. The festival is free to the public.
3 p.m. • Kimbrough Memorial Stadium tailgate area
Homecoming Barbecue
Alumni Tailgate Party and Ultimate Cookoff
Campus groups will be vying for top honors in the tailgate
cook-off and the vintage tailgate trophy.
6 P.M. • Kimbrough Memorial Stadium
WTAMU vs. Eastern New Mexico University
Cheer on the Buffs as they take on Eastern New Mexico University. Halftime activities will
include the crowning of the 2009 Homecoming Queen and King. | 
