'Homecoming
on the range' captures school, state spirit
Homecoming
on the Range is the theme for the 77th annual homecoming
Oct. 21-26. Nearly 40 seperate events lead up to the homecoming
football game as UNM takes on Utah on Saturday, Oct. 26 at University
Stadium.
The festivities
begin on Monday, Oct. 21, when students participate in inflatable
games at Zimmerman Plaza and in a residence hall decorating
contest. On Tuesday, students create chalk murals at the UNM
Bookstore Homecoming party.
Students
vote on royalty Wednesday, Oct. 23.
The
Lobo Howl, along with other games that are part of the
Cherry/Silver Spirit Cup competition, is set for Thursday, Oct.
24. The induction of the Class of 1952 into the Heritage Club
will be the highlight of a dinner at the Albuquerque Petroleum
Club at 6 p.m. on Thursday.
The All
Sports Pep Rally is set for Friday, Oct. 25, from noon to 1
p.m. at the Duck Pond where the unveiling of the 2002 Homecoming
Court occurs.
The Lobo
Scoot n Boogie takes place on Friday from 8 to 11
p.m. at the Southwest Fiesta Tent in the northeast corner of
University Stadium. The event includes a western costume contest,
live country and popular style band and free food.
Events
for Saturday, Oct. 26 include the All University Breakfast,
UNM Alumni Lettermens Tailgate Party, Southwest Fiesta
and the ninth annual UNM Alumni Association Silent Auction.
Other highlights
include the annual faculty and staff alumni luncheon and affinity
receptions. For a complete list of events visit www.unm.edu
then go to Homecoming 2002 at the lower left hand corner of
the page.