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Homecoming

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Homecoming Awards Chapel
Friday | October 18 | 10:00 a.m.

Every year, the University family gathers in Baker Chapel to honor alumni and friends of the University who have served ETBU in various capacities. Each year, we induct a new class of Golden Blazers, recognize the 50-year reunion class, and honor six alumni for their contributions to their alma mater or society. There is an honoree luncheon immediately following Chapel in the Great Hall of the Great Commission Center. Read more about this year's Homecoming Award recipients at www.ETBU.edu/HomecomingAwards.

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Homecoming Awards and Golden Lightkeeper Luncheon
Friday | October 18 | 11:30 a.m.

Join us in the Great Commission Center as we honor the class of 1974.

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Forty-Two Fun | Hosted by the ETBU Honors Program
Friday | October 18 | 2:00 p.m.

There is a seat at the table for you! ETBU Students in the Honors Program invite you to pull up a chair, shuffle the set, bid your hand, and win some tricks! Everyone is welcome to watch. If you plan to play, please indicate that when you register for homecoming.

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Open Houses
Friday | October 18 | 3:00 p.m.

Come see what's new with our beautiful campus!

Great Commission Center | Adjacent to Marshall Hall

Synergy Park | 100 N. Bolivar, Marshall, Texas

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ETBU Jazz Band Concert
Friday | October 18 | 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy a concert presented by the ETBU Jazz Band in the Great Commission Center Great Hall. Admission is free.

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ETBU Theatre Production
Friday | October 18 | 7:30 p.m.

Join the fun as the ETBU Department of Music and Theatre Arts presents The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong in the Mabee Recital Hall of Jenna Guest Music Building. Admission is $10 or free with an ETBU ID.

Purchase tickets here.

Current Students
Tiger Pep Rally & Fireworks
Friday | October 18 | 9:00 p.m.

Join the rest of the Tiger Family at Ornelas Stadium for a pep rally supporting our Tigers, and stay for a fireworks show!

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Late Night Breakfast
Friday | October 18 | 9:30 p.m.

There isn't anything better than breakfast for dinner! Enjoy some pancakes while you [re]connect with fellow Tiger Alumni in Bennett Student Commons. 

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Tiger Tales with Toby & Tabby the Tigers
Saturday | October 19 | 9:30 a.m.

Calling all Tiger Cubs! Join us for story time and a fun craft in the Jarrett Library. Toby and Tabby the Tigers will be there and are excited to see you! 

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Decade Reunion Brunches
Saturday | October 19 | 10:00 a.m.

Whether you graduated 50 years ago or 10 years ago, we would love to welcome you back to the Hill. Enjoy complimentary brunch with your fellow Tiger Alumni.

SECOND FLOOR OF ORNELAS STUDENT CENTER
1960’s | Honor Class of 1964 | Calvert Meeting Room
1970’s | Honor Class of 1974 | Woods Great Room
1980’s | Honor Class of 1984 | Cornish Great Room
1990’s | Honor Class of 1994 | Blankenship Meeting Room

HERITAGE HALL IN THE JARRETT LIBRARY
2000’s | Honor Class of 2004
2010’s  | Honor Class of 2014

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Tiger Family Carnival and Tailgate
Saturday | October 19 | 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Join us in The Grove for a free and fun time for the whole family. There will be bounce houses, games, and a free lunch. Enjoy spending time with friends before finding your seats at Ornelas Stadium to cheer on the Tigers. 

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Tiger Football
Saturday | October 19 | 1:00 p.m.

After you enjoy lunch at The Grove, cheer on the Tiger Football team at Ornelas Stadium as they play Westgate Christian. Additional homecoming awards will be presented at halftime.

Purchase tickets here.

Two individuals in vibrant costumes, one kneeling, the other bending over, interacting on a stage with a patterned floor.
ETBU Theatre Production
Saturday | October 19 | 7:30 p.m.

Join the fun as the ETBU Department of Music and Theatre Arts presents The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong in the Mabee Recital Hall of Jenna Guest Music Building. Admission is $10 or free with an ETBU ID.

Purchase tickets here.

Homecoming 2024
Friday, October 18, 2024
9:30am
Check-in

Rogers Spiritual Life Center

10:00am
Homecoming Chapel | Golden Blazer & Golden Lightkeeper Ceremony

Baker Chapel, Rogers Spiritual Life Center

11:30am
Homecoming Awards & Golden Lightkeepers Luncheon honoring the Class of 1974

The Great Hall, Great Commission Center

2:00pm
Forty-Two Fun! Hosted by the ETBU Honors Program

Huffman Activities Area, Ornelas Student Center

3:00pm
Open Houses

Great Commission Center | Adjacent to Marshall Hall

Synergy Park | 100 N. Bolivar, Marshall, Texas

6:30pm
ETBU Jazz Band presented by the School of Communication and Performing Arts

The Great Hall, Great Commission Center

7:30pm
The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong | Presented by the ETBU Department of Music & Theatre Arts

The Mabee Recital Hall, Jenna Guest Music Building

9:00pm
Tiger Pep Rally & Fireworks

Ornelas Stadium

9:30pm
Late Night Breakfast

Bennett Student Commons - Free to Homecoming Registrants

10:30pm
ETBU Hockey vs. Baylor University

Cheer on the Tigers as they skate to victory at George's Pond, Hirsch Coliseum in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Saturday, October 19, 2024
9:30am
Tiger Tales: Story Time with Toby & Tabby

Jarrett Library

9:30am
Check-in

Class of 1999 and before | Ornelas Student Center

Class of 2000 and beyond | Jarrett Library

10:00am
Reunions

1960s Decade Reunion: 1964 Honor Class | Calvert Meeting Room, Ornelas Student Center
1970s Decade Reunion: 1974 Honor Class | Woods Great Room, Ornelas Student Center
1980s Decade Reunion: 1984 Honor Class | Cornish Great Room, Ornelas Student Center 
1990s Decade Reunion: 1994 Honor Class | Blankenship Meeting Room, Ornelas Student Center 
2000s Decade Reunion: 2004 Honor Class | Heritage Hall, Jarrett Library
2010s Decade Reunion: 2014 Honor Class | Heritage Hall, Jarrett Library 

10:30am
Tiger Family Carnival & Tailgating

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Free Cookout at The Grove for all Homecoming Registrants

10:30am
Tiger Walk

The Grove
Cheer the ETBU Tiger Football Team to Victory!

1:00pm
ETBU Football vs. Westgate Christian University

Ornelas Stadium

To purchase tickets to the football game, visit goetbutigers.com/tickets.

2:00pm
ETBU Hockey vs. Baylor University

Cheer on the Tigers as they skate to victory at George's Pond, Hirsch Coliseum in Shreveport, Louisiana.

7:30pm
The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong | Presented by the ETBU Theatre Department

The Mabee Recital Hall, Jenna Guest Music Building

Contact Information

Name/Title Division Phone
Dr. Scott Bryant
Vice President for Advancement and Administrative Affairs
Advancement 903.923.2069 Send Message View Bio
Cari D. Johnson
Director, Alumni Relations
Intercessory Prayer Ministry Coordinator
903.923.2043 Send Message View Bio