By Jayson Larson/TVCC public information
Trinity Valley Community College is welcoming back its alumni with open arms and offering a week packed with activities to celebrate Homecoming 2014.
The week will culminate with the crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen on Saturday, Oct. 18, prior to the Cardinals’ football game against Arkansas Baptist at Bruce Field. The coronation ceremony will begin at 2:40 p.m., followed by kickoff at 3 p.m.
Finalists for 2014 Homecoming Queen are:
- Macy Bryce, a 19-year-old sophomore representing the Music Department. She is the daughter of Jeffrey and Delissa Bryce and a graduate of Mabank High School.
- Megan DaSilva, a 19-year-old sophomore representing the TVCC Cardettes. She is the daughter of Lori and John DaSilva and Brian Hackney and a graduate of Sachse High School.
- Kolby Meshack, a 19-year-old sophomore representing the Student Government Association. She is the daughter of Vickie and Michael Meshack and a graduate of West Mesquite High School.
Finalists for 2014 Homecoming King are:
- Willie Hadnot Jr., a 20-year-old sophomore representing the Music Department. He is the son of Willie and Norma Hadnot and a graduate of Athens High School.
- David Mena, a 19-year-old sophomore representing the TVCC Cardettes. He is the son of Hortensia Mena and a graduate of Houston Dobie High School.
- Tre’ Prosper, a 22-year-old sophomore representing the Student Government Association. He is the son of Pam Prosper and a graduate of Athens High School.
Homecoming Week events will officially kick off Thursday with the annual carnival held in the TVCC front parking lot. The carnival will be open from 5-8 p.m. At 6 p.m. at the same location, the annual pep rally will be held including performances from the Cardinal Regiment band, the TVCC Cheerleaders and TVCC Cardettes. TVCC head football coach Brad Smiley will also speak.
On Friday, Oct. 17, the Kevin Till Memorial Rodeo Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held with a shotgun start beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Athens Country Club. The tournament, which is in its fourth year, is played to raise funds for the TVCC Foundation scholarship in memory of Kevin Till, a former TVCC rodeo team member who died of cancer in October 2009.
On Friday evening, an Alumni Meet & Greet will be held from 7-10 p.m. at Athens Country Club. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be provided. This is a great opportunity for friends to reconnect and everyone is welcome. There will be no charge for entry and a cash bar will be provided.
On Saturday, Oct. 18, festivities will begin with the induction of the seventh class of the HCJC/TVCC Cardinal Hall of Fame at a luncheon beginning at 11 a.m. in the Student Union Building Ballroom. Four members will be inducted – Thalamus McGee (men’s basketball, 1993-95); John Owens (football, 1949-50); Scott Tyner (football (1990-91); and Eddie Valdez (football, 1965-66). Tickets for the luncheon are $10 at the door.
The inductees will also serve as honorary captains during the coin toss of that day’s Homecoming football game against Arkansas Baptist. Kickoff is at 3 p.m. at Bruce Field, and various student groups – including current and former members of the band and choir – will be recognized. The 2014 Homecoming Queen and King will be crowned during pre-game ceremonies about 20 minutes prior to kickoff.
Alumni will get a chance to look at the Cardinal Singers, Chamber Singers and Encore during the first fall concert of the semester, “Celebrate Music.” The concert will be held at First Baptist Church of Athens (105 South Carroll Street) at3:30 p.m. The performance, sponsored by TVCC and the Lakeland Concert Association, is free to the public.
For more information, contact the Alumni Office at 903-670-2620.