Calling all Buffaloes, past, present and future to help “Bring Home the Herd” Sept. 27-Oct. 4 as we celebrate West Texas A&M University Homecoming 2008.

Cheer on the Buffs as they tackle Midwestern State University, followed by a concert featuring American Idol finalist Kellie Pickler and former ASCAP songwriter of the year, Phil Vassar at the First United Bank Center.

Pre-game activities include Amarillo pep rally, Pigskin Revue pep rally, lighting of the bonfire, the Homecoming Parade, Fair on the Square and pitchfork fondue.

For more information or to purchase tickets, contact the Alumni Association at 806-651-2311. Buffalo Courts Alumni Center will be open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. the week of Homecoming, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday. Join us for Homecoming 2008 and help “Bring Home the Herd.”

The WTAMU Buffs battle Midwestern State on the gridiron at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium. After edging Midwestern State 29-27 at Homecoming 2006, the Buffs are primed for a repeat.

Tickets available through Panhandle Tickets at 806-378-3096, or at the gate on game day.

AMARILLO PEP RALLY

Help us carry the Buffalo Spirit to Amarillo as we show our support for the maroon and white. Join the team, band and cheerleaders from 5:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30 at the Amarillo Civic Center, Grand Plaza. It’s free and open to the public.

HOMECOMING CONCERT

The First United Bank Center opens at 10 p.m. to the sounds of Phil Vassar and Kellie Pickler following the big game against Midwestern State.

Get your tickets early at 806-651-1414 or through Panhandle Tickets.

Phil Vassar

Phil Vassar, Virginia-born singer, songwriter and musician took his seat as country's leading piano man with the success of songs like "Just Another Day In Paradise" and "Six-Pack Summer."

As a writer, he's scored hits with Alan Jackson, Tim McGraw, Jo Dee Messina and BlackHawk. His self-titled artist debut bowed in 2000 on Arista/Nashville, and the hits continued to pile up: "Carlene," "Rose Bouquet," "That's When I Love You," "In A Real Love" and more. He has been named ASCAP's songwriter or writer/artist of the year multiple times.

Kellie Pickler

American Idol finalist, Kellie Pickler's debut album, Small Town Girl, was certified gold three months after its release and yielded three top 15 singles. “Red High Heels” was named by ASCAP as one of the most played songs of 2006-07.

Her current hit, “Things That Never Cross A Man’s Mind,” is on the top 20 chart. She has performed on tour with Brad Paisley and Rascal Flatts.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 27

Campus Work-A-Thon
9 a.m.
Virgil Henson Activities Center

MONDAY, SEPT. 29

Maroon Madness Monday
4-6 p.m.
Pedestrian Mall

TUESDAY, SEPT. 30

Tuesdays at the Tank
12-1 p.m.
Pedestrian Mall

Amarillo Pep Rally
5:30-9 p.m.
Amarillo Civic Center,
Grand Plaza

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 1

Staff Council Breakfast
7-9 a.m.
Jack B. Kelley Student Center, Legends Club

Birthday Party for
Jack the Buffalo
12-1 p.m. Clocktower/Bookstore

Tractor Pull
5 p.m.
Bonfire Site

THURSDAY, OCT. 2

United Way Cook-Off
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
The Square in Canyon

Pedestrian Mall Celebration
Root beer floats and music by Whiskey Rebellion
4-6 p.m.
Pedestrian Mall

FRIDAY, OCT. 3

President's Circle Breakfast
7:30-9 a.m.
Amarillo Club

Annual Golf Tournament
10 a.m.
Ross Rogers, Amarillo

Golden Buff Alums
Reception and Dinner
4 p.m.
Alumni Banquet Facility, Buffalo Room

Pigskin Revue
8 p.m.
The Box

Young Alumni Party
9 p.m.
Hummer's, Amarillo

Torch Procession
9 p.m.
West entrance to bonfire

Lighting of the Bonfire
9:30 p.m.
Bonfire Site

Bonfire/Dance
10 p.m.
Bonfire Site

SATURDAY, OCT. 4

Alumni Breakfast/Program
9 a.m.
Alumni Banquet Facility

Fair on the Square
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Square in Canyon

Homecoming Parade
11 a.m.
4th Ave., Canyon

Alumni Tailgate Cookoff Challenge
12-3 p.m.
Kimbrough Memorial Stadium, Tailgate Area

Pitchfork Fondue
3 p.m.
Kimbrough Memorial Stadium, Tailgate Area

WTAMU vs. Midwestern State
6 p.m.
Kimbrough Memorial Stadium

Homecoming
Concert and Dance
10 p.m.
First United Bank Center