Homecoming 2009

Dancing Through the Decades

Student Activities Schedule

Sunday, November 1st

8:00pm -- Raider Games Kick-off and Fireworks over the Quad in the Student Union Building

Monday, November 2nd-- Dress like your professor Day (check the Raider Games Schedule for more info)

7:00pm -- Women's Basketball Game vs. Western Kentucky University

Catch an LWC bus or van to the game from Roberta D. Cranmer Dining Center. The bus/vans will depart at 5:15pm and will take the first 40-45 students. Cost will be $5 per person

7:00pm -- The Poets Sing: Musical Settings of Distinguished Poems

Watch the LWC Concert Choir and Singers perform at Columbia Baptist Church

Tuesday, November 3rd -- Decades Day: Dress like your Favorite Decade (Check the Raider Games Schedule)

7:00pm -- LWC Singers Concert at Columbia Baptist Church

Wednesday, November 4th -- Twin Day: Find a Friend and Dress Like Twins (Check the Raider Games Schedule)

7:00pm -- Mentalist Christopher Carter in V.P. Henry Auditorium

Thursday, November 5th -- Opposite Day: Guys as gals and vice versa (Check the Raider Games Schedule)

5:30pm -- Extravaganza Banquet in the Roberta D. Cranmer Dining Center

Homecoming Court finalists and their families are invited to attend this formal dinner

7:00pm -- Homecoming Extravaganza in V.P. Henry Auditorium

Everyone is welcoming to watch the announcement of the top five male and female Homecoming finalists for 2009

7:30pm -- Extravaganza Reception at the Emily Hundley President's Home

All Homecoming Court finalists and their parents are invited to join President William T. Luckey Jr. and the First Lady in their home

8:30pm -- 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament in Biggers Sports Center

The tradition continues with LWC's 2nd annual Midnight Madness 3-on-3 tournament sponsored by SAB and Intramurals. Contact Ricky Steakin (steakinr@lindsey.edu) or Jordan Willis (willisjo@lindsey.edu) to register your team. Cash prizes will be given to the first and second place teams.

Friday, November 6th -- School Spirit Day: Get Your LWC Duds on (Check the Raider Games Schedule)

2:00pm -- 9th Annual Morris Shepherd Ping Pong Tournament in the Student Union Building

Join Alumni to compete in this single-elimination tournament! Sign up with Jordan Willis (willisjo@lindsey.edu) in the SUB Room 111. Winner will receive a cash prize.

6:00pm -- Lindsey Wilson Men's Basketball Classic in Biggers Sports Center

Campbellsville University vs. University of Michigan-Dearborn

8:00pm -- Lindsey Wilson Classic Men's Basketball Game in Biggers Sports Center

LWC. vs. Roberts Wesleyan (N.Y.) College

10:00pm -- "The Rally in the Valley"

Join us for a pep rally and bonfire next to the men's soccer field. Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa, cider and s'mores and have fun with other LWC students and alumni.

Saturday, November 7th

8:00am -- 5K Run/Walk

Join alumni and the community in the 3rd annual "Running with the Blue Raiders" Run/Walk. Participants will receive a free t-shirt and the cost is just $5. Register with Ricky Steakin or Randy Burns on the day of the race.

10:00am -- Homecoming Parade

11:30-2:00pm -- Family Fun Time on the Quad

Head to the Quad for a chance to play carnival games and win prizes! Or suit-up in one of our giant sumo suits and take on another LWC student. Too chilly? Warm up with a cup of hot apple cider or cocoa.

12:00pm -- Lindsey Wilson Classic Men's Basketball Game in Biggers Sports Center

Campbellsville University vs. Roberts Wesleyan College

2:00pm -- Women's Basketball Game in Biggers Sports Center

LWC vs. Union (KY) College

Between Games -- Crowning of the 2009 Homecoming King and Queen in Biggers Sports Center

4:00pm -- Lindsey Wilson Classic Men's Basketball Game in Biggers Sports Center

LWC vs. Michigan Dearborn

10:00pm-12:00am -- Homecoming Dance in Biggers Sports Center

Sponsored by Development and Student Activities Board (SAB). This LWC first annual formal dance will become the tradition as we embark on LWC football next year. Make sure to wear your suit or gown for an elegant affair. Also, the presentation of the Raider Games Champions will be made at this time.

Sunday, November 8th

10:00am -- Homecoming Weekend Worship Service in the Chapel

11:00am -- Brunch in the Robert D. Cranmer Dining Center