Homecoming at Southeast

"Celebrating Southeast" is the theme of Southeast Missouri State University's Homecoming 2001 which includes events for students, alumni, and the community to participate in during the week of Oct. 15-20. "I'm excited to see the enthusiasm because there is so much to celebrate at Southeast as we are constantly moving forward in the areas of technology, athletics and scholastics," said Kim Groves, the director of alumni services. "The theme this year gives us the opportunity to enjoy that celebration."

Student organizations also will have the opportunity to participate in the "Toon Town Celebration" Parade, which will take place on Oct. 20, at 9:30 am. Floats will combine a popular cartoon with an exciting celebration. The parade also will feature a competition of marching bands from area schools and Parade Marshal Phil Krueger('51), former general manager on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The parade will begin at Broadway and West End Blvd., traveling east to Main and then south on Main. After tailgating at Houck Stadium students, alumni, and the community are invited to watch the Southeast Football Indians battle the Murray State Racers at 1pm Oct. 20.

Homecoming Calendar of Events

Thursday, Oct. 18

6 p.m. African American Alumni Association Happy Hour

Alumni are invited to Michons Barbeque Restaurant at 8181 S. Florissant in St. Louis.

Contact: Katherine Grant at 651-2273 for more details.

6-8 p.m. Career Night - University Center Lobby

Students are invited to meet and interview various career professionals.

Contact: Career Services at 651-2583 for more information.

7 p.m. "Damn Yankees" Theatre Production

Show Me Center. Student discounts are available.

Contact: Box Office at 651-5000

Friday, Oct. 19

2-4 p.m. Open House at the Wehking Alumni Center

Aileen Vogel Wehking Alumni Center on Sprigg Street in front of the Show Me Center.

View the plans for the new Alumni Center, browse through Sagamores, visit with staff, and take a tour of the campus. Special guests are Dr. Ken and Mrs. Jeanine Dobbins. Contact: Janelle McCrite at 651-5105

5-6 p.m. Scholarship Party for Dr. Jennie Cooper

In the recreation center, second floor, dance studio in the Show Me Center. All friends and donors to the Dr. Jennie Cooper Scholarship are invited to attend this special gathering.

Contact: Dr. John Hinni at 335-7818 or Dr. Larry Clark at 651-2513.

5-6 p.m. All-Society Reunion

In the recreation center, second floor, aerobics studio in the Show Me Center. Join members of former Literary Societies at this annual reunion.

$5 per person

Chair: Marian "Boots" Tenkhoff

Contact: Alumni Services at 651-5159

6:30 p.m. Merit Award / Copper Dome Social and Dinner

In the recreation center in the Show Me Center. Meet the Merit Award recipients and Copper Dome Society members at the pre-dinner social. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. honoring 2001 Merit Award recipients.

Tickets are $15 per person.

Contact: Alumni Services at 651-5159 or University Advancement at 651-2252

8-12 p.m. '50s and '60s Party

Osage Community Center at 1625 N. Kingshighway in Cape Girardeau.

Alumni and friends are invited to attend this celebration of the '50s and '60s decades.

1961 hosts: Barbara Clinton Lohr and Fran Burggrabe Robison.

Contact: Barbara Clinton Lohr at 243-3753 or Fran Burggrabe Robison at 471-2702.

Saturday, Oct. 20

8 a.m. Mass Communication Breakfast / KRCU & KMXQ Reunion

University Center-Missouriana Room.

Please join us for the KRCU/KMXQ reunion buffet. $8 per person.

Contact: Mass Communication Dept. at 651-2241.

9:30 a.m. Homecoming Parade, Capaha Park to Main Street

The 2001 parade marshal is Phil Krueger ('51), former general manager of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Southeast's Homecoming Parade is recognized as one of the largest in the region and this year's will be an exciting celebration of Southeast pride.

Once again area schools will compete in band competitions.

Contact: Angie Grissom at 651-2259.

10:30 a.m. Bookstore Reunion (Books & Things)

All past and present bookstore employees are invited to attend this picnic reunion after the parade.

Contact: Southeast Bookstore at 651-2465 for details.

10:30 a.m. Second Annual Wales Program Reunion

Remember the "Mumbles Mile?" If not, the other alumni will help you answer this and other

Welsh trivia questions. All alumni who participated in the Swansea Teaching Exchange Program are invited to come together over a pot of tea and Welsh cakes at Dr. Jean Benton's home at 1567 Bunker Hill in Cape Girardeau. Please bring your spouses, memories, and photo albums!

Contact: Dr. Jean Benton at 651-2440.

10:30 a.m. Class of 1941 Reunion

In the recreation center, second floor, aerobics studio in the Show Me Center. Join the members of the class of 1941, celebrate this 60-year reunion.

Sponsors: Eloise B. Sturkey, James K. Sims Sr., Lloyd Brewen, Lloyd and Rita Thuesen, and Robert Lipscomb.

Contact : Alton Bray at 335-9038 or Cathryn Clack Adams at 636-8544

10:30 a.m. Greek Tailgate Party

Southeast Greek organizations invite you to join them at the tailgate area in front of Houck Stadium.

Contact: Eric Foote at 986-6139.

11 a.m. Fourth Annual Pre-game Tailgate Party - Criminal Justice Department

Join the Criminal Justice department for their annual tailgate after the parade in the tailgate area.

Contact: Dr. John Wade at 651-2541.

11 a.m. Southeast Children's Reunion

In the recreation center in the Show Me Center. "Rec U," the school of games and fun is open to all children of Southeast alums from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The 1976 class encourages parents to bring their children to enjoy a picnic lunch and play games in the recreation center while their parents attend the All Alumni Luncheon.

Pre-registration is $10 per child, $15 on site per child.

Contact: Julie at 986-7391.

11:30 a.m. All Alumni Luncheon

In the recreation center in the Show Me Center. All alumni are welcome to attend this luncheon. At long last -- it's back, join fellow alumni and revisit old friends and memories. Guest speakers will take you on a "walk down memory lane."

1976 class chairs Mark Bliss and Mary Ann Clack Deline encourage classmates to come and celebrate their 25 year reunion.

Featured classes: 1941, 1951, 1961, 1971, 1976, 1981, and 1991.

$10 per person.

Contact: Alumni Services at 651-5159.

Noon Booster Club Tailgate

Booster Club members gather together at the Booster corral for food and fun.

Contact: Lisa Weaver for details at 651-2005

1 p.m. Football Game - Southeast vs. Murray State

At Houck Stadium.

For tickets Contact: Athletic Events at 651-2113.

3 p.m. Post-Game Parties

Class of 1951 - Join us at Merry Gay Lorberg's home at 1648 Ridgeway (off N. Cape Rock Drive) in Cape Girardeau for live music from the 1940s and 1950s.

1951 sponsors: Dorothy M. Davis Kearbey, Bill and Shirley Shemwell Virdon, James and Rosemary Pulliam Walker, Mary Dell Clingingsmith.

Contact: Fred and Virginia Goodwin at 335-8656.

Annual Chemistry Alumni Open House

All Chemistry alumni are invited to attend this open house to be held at Dr. Ronald Popham's home located at 547 Alta Vista in Cape Girardeau.

Contact: Dr. Ron Popham at 651-2166.

5 p.m. Social / Reunion for Dr. Frances Crowley

In the Dempster Atrium. Past students are invited to attend this social in honor of Dr. Frances Crowley.

Contact: Alumni Services at 651-5159.

6 p.m. Abe's Boys' Dinner

In the Holiday Inn-Winchester Room.

Reunion of team members who played under Coach Abe Stuber.

$12 per person.

Contact: Lisa Weaver at 651-2005.