October 5, 1973 press release concerning Homecoming at Central Methodist College (now Central Methodist University)

October 5, 1973 press release concerning Homecoming at Central Methodist College (now Central Methodist University)

Central Methodist University (Fayette, Mo.)

2p, typewritten on Central Methodist College (now Central Methodist University) Office of Public Information letterhead, describing plans for Homecoming to take place on October 13, 1973.

Central Methodist University

10/5/1973
10/13/1973

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OFFICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION: 816/248-3131 OR 816/248-3391. EXT. 323

JIM STEELE, Director HOME PH. 816/248-3870

Oct. 5, 1973 For Immediate Release.

CMC Homecoming
Set for Saturday

FAYETTE, Mo. This mid-Missouri community scene of much color and pageantry Saturday (Oct. 13) as Central Methodist College observes its annual Homecoming. Several thousand invitations have been mailed to a large crowd is expected for the event.

Highlights of the day will include the traditional parade, special reunions for the classes of 1958, 1963 and 1968, a football game with arch-rival Missouri Valley (both teams 1 - 0 in conference action), and a dance in the evening.

Starting time for the parade is 10:30 a.m. with the float theme this fall entitled, "That Was the Year That Was." Various college organizations will have entries in the parade. Four bands will participate including the CMC Marching Eagles, Fayette High School, Slater High School, and Bevier High School. In addition, there will be various cars carrying royalty, cheerleaders, and dignitaries. The parade will wend its way through the streets of Fayette for  approximately a half-hour, ending at Davis Field. 

This is the second year that Homecoming has been separated from band day. Logistical and scheduling problems in having both events the same day had become impossible to handle. Band Day this year will take place the weekend following Homecoming (Oct. 20) with 24 high school bands signed up to participate.
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Other Homecoming events include special reunions of various groups (including the three honor classes) at 11:15 a.m., in addition to open houses and time for general visiting on campus. The college cafeteria will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Pre-game activities will get underway at 1:15 on Davis Field with the coronation of the Homecoming king and queen and the announcement of the winning floats. Central's Marching Eagles will put on a pre-game show starting at 1:45.

Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. as the Eagles take on the Missouri Valley Vikings. The halftime ceremonies will include another performance by the band.

Highlighting the evening hours will be the annual Homecoming dance which will begin at 8:30 in the Student Union.

A complete schedule of events is available from the Central Methodist alumni office located in Brannock Hall.

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