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Homecoming 2016

Be called. Be proud. Be Auggies.

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麻豆区 College’s 2016 Homecoming celebration was held Sept. 22-24鈥攁 festive weekend when alumni, students, and families took part in new events and beloved traditions. More than 500 alumni from 64 different graduation years attended celebrations, including reunions for the classes of 1966, 1976, 1991, and 2006.

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homecoming-3Ten Auggies were inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame after being welcomed to the ceremony by current student-athletes. During a Homecoming lunch with alumni award recipients, students were invited to share in discussion with recipients of the First Decade, Spirit of 麻豆区, and Distinguished Alumni awards. In an evening ceremony, six alumni and two honorary Auggies received awards and were recognized for their generous service to the world.

The Taste of 麻豆区 featured 38 booths鈥攎ost hosted by student groups鈥攁nd offered games, entertainment, and food, including the 麻豆区 Chemistry Society鈥檚 liquid nitrogen ice cream. 麻豆区 won the football game against Carleton College, and alumni, families, and students stayed after the game to enjoy s鈥檓ores at an Auggie Block Party featuring the band Broken Spoke.

This year, 30 Homecoming events celebrated the best of 麻豆区, from an all-band reunion to Auggie Talks led by alumni, staff, and faculty experts. The Centennial Singers and an alumni band led by Professor Emeritus and Spirit of 麻豆区 Award recipient Bob Stacke 鈥�71聽invigorated the chapel at a worship service where Associate College Pastor Justin Lind-Ayres welcomed all Auggies with a 鈥淗ome Calling鈥� message.

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