Fall Homecoming
At the heart of Panhandle State heritage is fall homecoming. The local communities, Panhandle State alumni, current students, faculty and staff, in addition to prospective students join in celebrating the #WeArePanhandle family. Homecoming events vary but traditionally the homecoming parade float competitions, Panhandle Royalty, and door decorating competitions are annual events.
The 2019 Homecoming Theme is “Carnival”
2019 Homecoming Schedule - Saturday, Oct. 12
- 9:00 A.M.Alumni Registration – Student Union Ballroom
- 10:00 A.M.Honored Family Reception – University House
- 10:30 A.M.Parade line-up begins - Noble Center Parking Lot
- 11:00 A.M.Parade begins 11:00 A.M. Tailgating across from Anchor D Stadium
- 11:45 A.M.Honored Family Tree and Marker Dedication – Tailgate Area
- 12:00 P.M.Alumni BBQ begins (After Parade)
- 1:30 P.M.Introduction of the Honored Family – Anchor D Stadium
- 2:00 P.M.Homecoming football game vs. Texas Wesleyan
- HalftimeHomecoming Royalty Coronation, Sponsor Recognition, National Champion Recognitions, Mass Band
- PostgameConcert following the game - Tailgate Area
Royalty
Parade Float Entry Forms & Rules
Every year the Panhandle’s communities and merchants, in addition to Panhandle State’s alumni, academic departments and student clubs create homecoming theme based floats that are featured in the Homecoming Parade. If you are interested in participating with a float please be sure to complete an entry form, download and read the float rules and the float organization. Floats are categorized for the parade by: campus clubs and organizations, alumni, off-campus commercial business, and off-campus non-profit organization.
Aggie Spirit Challenge
Prizes will only be awarded on an overall participation scorecard.
1st - $500
2nd - $300
3rd - $150
Points will be based on:
Attendance – 5pts per event (Based on % of club present)
Club members will scan QR code to prove they attended event.
Participation – 1pt per club member (maximum 5 pts)
3rd place – 3pts
2nd place – 4pts
1st place – 5pts
Every evening event is eligible to earn points.
Some categories may not apply to event.
Register online for the following events:
Door Competition
Decorate a door on campus to match the theme: Carnival.
Doors need to be done by noon, Monday, October 7th.
Carnival
Monday, October 7th – Tailgate Area
Each organization needs to sign up to run a booth
Trivia Tuesday
Tuesday, October 8th – 7PM – Noble Center
Select two club members to represent your organization in trivia night!
Dodgeball
Wednesday, October 9th – 7PM – Noble Center
Sign your organization up for a tournament!