West Texas A&M University

West Texas A&M University welcomes Buffs of every generation back home...to Homecoming 2009.

Maroon Madness kicks off the celebration on campus, followed by a full week of activities. There will be time-honored traditions like Pigskin Revue and of course the bonfire and parade...Homecoming enthusiasm will even spill over into Amarillo with the Amarillo Pep Rally.

The paper football tournament, marshmallow and weenie roasts, live music and many more activities promise a week full of fun and excitement for everyone.

Although our campus has transformed in many ways, we know that when alumni set foot on familiar ground, the sensation of being a Buff will come alive. Home is where memories are made, and that’s what makes us Always Home...Always Welcoming...Always WT.

Cheer on the Buffs as they take on Eastern New Mexico University at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium. Alumni Tailgate Party and Ultimate Cookoff begins at 3 p.m. Campus groups will be vying for top honors in the tailgate cook-off and the vintage tailgate trophy. Kick off is at 6 p.m. Halftime activities will include the crowning of the 2009 Homecoming Queen and King.

Amarillo Pep Rally

Come join us downtown at the Potter Country Courthouse Lawn in Amarillo at noon on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Catch the spirit with the WTAMU cheerleaders and band, hear from Coach Don Carthel and University President J. Patrick O’Brien.

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Homecoming Headquarters • Buffalo Courts Alumni Center
M-Th: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Fri: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. | Sat: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Alumni Association will host alumni and friends throughout Homecoming week. Register for events, look through yearbooks and visit with alumni. Tickets and information will be available. Call (806)651-2311 for more information.

Lodging
For information on area lodging, contact the Canyon Chamber of Commerce at www.canyonchamber.org, (806)655-7815 or (806)655-1183, or the Amarillo Convention and Visitor Council at www.visitamarillotx.com, (800)692-1338 or (806)374-1497. Also call Holiday Inn Express, Canyon at (806)655-4445 and Best Western, Canyon at (806)655-1818 for discounted rates with mention of “WTAMU Homecoming.”

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MONDAY, OCT. 5

Noon • Pedestrian Mall
Maroon Madness - Campus Decorating Contest (*Cancelled due to weather. Rescheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 6 at noon)

5 p.m. • Caf
Paper Football Tournament

10 p.m. • Bonfire Site
Marshmallow Roast

TUESDAY, OCT.6

Noon • Pedestrian Mall
Maroon Madness - Campus Decorating Contest

Noon • Pedestrian Mall
Tuesday at the Tank

Noon • Potter County Courthouse Lawn
Amarillo Pep Rally

5 p.m. • Location T.B.A.
Paint it Maroon

5:30 p.m. • Acapulco’s
Polk Street Pub Crawl

WEDNESDAY, OCT.7

Noon • Pedestrian Mall
Midweek Homecoming

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
Homecoming Classic Golf Tournament

5:30 p.m. • First United Bank Center
Athletic Hall of Champions

6 p.m. • Alumni Banquet Facility
Golden Buff Reception for Alumni who have graduated 1954 – 1964

7 p.m. • Buffalo’s Southwest Café
Young Alumni Party

8 p.m. • The Box
Pigskin Revue

9 p.m. • West entrance of WT to the bonfire site
Torch Procession & Bonfire

10 p.m. • Pedestrian Mall
Homecoming dance and free SafetySuit concert

SATURDAY, OCT.10

8:30 a.m. • Alumni Banquet Facility
Alumni Breakfast

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. • downtown Canyon
Fair on the Square

10:45 a.m. • beginning at 4th ave.
5K Buffalo Stampede

11 a.m. • beginning at 4th ave.
Homecoming Parade

11 a.m. - 3 p.m. • Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum (PPHM)
Panhandle Plains Fall Festival

3 p.m. • Kimbrough Memorial Stadium Tailgate Area
Homecoming Barbecue

Alumni Tailgate Party and Ultimate Cookoff

6 P.M. • Kimbrough Memorial Stadium
WTAMU vs. Eastern New Mexico University