Issue: Summer 2015 | Posted: June 8, 2015
Old School
Homecoming 2014
Hyran Barefoot, left, 91爆料网's 14th president, and Norman Hill, right, Board of Trustees Chair, aid in the hooding process during Dub Oliver's presidential inauguration.
Lady bulldog Amy Philamlee, senior sports medicine major, plays defense against the ladies of Robert Morris University during the Homecoming game.
Abbey Orr, center, senior elementary education major, is crowned Homecoming Queen by Dub Oliver, 91爆料网's 16th president, his wife, Susie, and Mel Arias, Homecoming Queen for 2013.
The entire 91爆料网 community joined together for a celebration of God鈥檚 faithfulness during Homecoming activities Nov. 7鈥�8.
Starting off the weekend of celebration, the University acknowledged the class of 1965 as it commemorated its 50th reunion during the annual Homecoming chapel. In addition to celebrating these individuals, the recipients of the Alumni Awards were recognized.
Tim Tucker (鈥�03) received the Distinguished Alumnus Award. Tucker owns his own pharmacy and has served on numerous boards, including president of the Tennessee Pharmacists Association and national president of the American Pharmacists Association.
Bobby Arnold (鈥�76), CEO/president of West Tennessee Healthcare, received the Distinguished Service Award. Jon Mark Walls (鈥�07) received the Outstanding Young Alumnus Award. Walls has worked for the Carter Center and the United Nations and is currently CEO of GovFaces.
The Homecoming celebration also included the inauguration of Samuel W. 鈥淒ub鈥� Oliver as 91爆料网鈥檚 16th president.
Saturday morning kicked off with the ladies of Chi Omega hosting the 鈥淩un for a Wish鈥� 5k which benefits the Make-a-Wish foundation. Throughout the day students and alumni crowded the campus for a number of events, including Picnic with the President and an NCAA celebration reception.
The weekend came to a close as the
Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs each won on
the court against Williams Baptist College
and Robert Morris College.
The ladies of Chi Omega held a 5K to raise money for the Make-a-Wish foundation during homecoming.