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Fill the Hill: Warrior Homecoming 2018

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New Schedule for 2018!

Friday, Oct. 26, 2018

9 a.m.–3 p.m. — Preview Day
Newton Hobson Auditorium
For prospective students and families - register here

10 a.m. — Homecoming Chapel
Newton Hobson Auditorium
Speaker: Rev. Matt LeRoy
Rev. Matt LeRoyMatt LeRoy is a preacher and church planter. He is married to Sarah and is the proud dad of twin sons, Luke and Sam. He is co-pastor of Love Chapel Hill, an eclectic church plant in the heart of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Matt serves as director of The Circuit, a collective of church planting Jesus Pioneers. He is also author and creator of Love Lab, a series of missional discipleship resources for the local church.

11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. — Homecoming Lunch
University Dining Commons
$7 at the door

11 a.m.–4 p.m. — National Alumni Board Meetings
Bryant Lodge

4:30 p.m. — Women's Soccer Game vs. Mount Olive - FREE ADMISSION
Childs Field

5 p.m.–7 p.m. — Cookout and Concessions
Bryant Lodge
Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, and drinks (a la carte)

7 p.m. — Men's Soccer Game vs. Mount Olive - FREE ADMISSION
Childs Field
Homecoming Coronation during halftime of men's game

7 p.m. — Volleyball Game vs. Barton - FREE ADMISSION
Tysinger Gymnasium

Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018

10 a.m. — Alumni Awards Brunch
The Founders Banquet Hall
Tickets are $15. Visit swu.edu/boxoffice to reserve Alumni Awards Brunch and/or Brooklyn Tabernacle Singers tickets.

10 a.m.-2 p.m. — Homecoming Car and Truck Show
Parking lot in front of Childs Hall

Model AWe're excited to announce that this year's Homecoming will feature a car and truck show! Vintage cars and trucks of all kinds and several eras will be on display in the parking lot in front of Childs Hall! Classic cars and trucks are welcome. There's a $25 registration fee with proceeds benefiting the SWU Women's Softball Team. People's Choice Awards will be given for Best Overall, Best Engine. Other categories include Best Interior and Long Haul (farthest traveled). There will also be a silent auction. Contact Coy Adkins 850-899-1202 or

1 p.m.–2 p.m. — Decade Reunion Photos
In front of Childs Hall
1:00 p.m. - 1906-1959
1:20 p.m. - 1960's
1:20 p.m. - 1970's
1:30 p.m. - 1980's
1:40 p.m. - 1990's
1:50 p.m. - 2000's
2:00 p.m. - 2010's

2 p.m. — Volleyball Game vs. Mount Olive - FREE ADMISSION
Historic Tysinger Gym

10:00 - 3:00 p.m. — Music and Memories Festival
Childs Hall Lawn
Vendors and Concessions
Warrior Pit Activities (sand volleyball, other games)
Street fair of tents for SWU groups and class decades
(1906-1969 · 1970-79 · 1980-89 · 1990-99 · 2000-2018)

2:30 p.m. — Brooklyn Tabernacle Singers at SWU
Tickets are $25 per person. Visit swu.edu/boxoffice to reserve Alumni Awards Brunch and/or Brooklyn Tabernacle Singers tickets.

For more information, contact Joy Bryant at or call (864) 644-5385.

“In February of 1904, about twenty people met on a hilltop near the village of Central, South Carolina, exploring possibilities for the site of a new Wesleyan college in the South. Convinced that God had led them to this location, they knelt in prayer and praise on the grassy hilltop. Two years later, a single building stood near the scene of that prayer meeting, and a dirt road led twenty-nine students to their new “campus” on its opening day. The road didn’t have a name yet, but the hilltop did. It was already being called ‘College Hill.’” – Dr. Robert Black

There’s just something special about hills. God met Israel on Mt. Sinai, Christ bought salvation on Calvary’s hill, early Wesleyans preached freedom from sin and abolition of slavery from Freedom’s Hill, and every year college students have their lives transformed here on College Hill. Come back, eat some good food, enjoy good music, cheer on our sports teams, and celebrate with us as we FILL THE HILL.

A look back at Highlights of 2017 Homecoming:

Comedian John Crist kicked off Homecoming with his standup routine.

Christian comedian John Crist had his audience roaring with laughter this past Friday night at Newton Hobson auditorium. Crist is pictured at left with Mike Goodwin, a comedian from Columbia.

Tim Rickman, Patti Rickman, Jeff Whitney, Gelya Whitney and Glenda Hoyle share memories in Childs Hall lobby.

Rachel, Shelby and Mary Jo Simmons at the President's Breakfast.

Leon Rice, Bob Cooley and Rev. Willett Vess at the President's Breakfast

It was a beautiful day for Homecoming Chapel at the Clyde Dupin Celebration Amphitheater.

Mark Wilson, assistant professor for discipleship, multiplication and renewal, and noted speaker and author, spoke at Homecoming Chapel, which took place at the Clyde Dupin Celebration Amphitheater.

L-R: Mickey Rickman, Jerry and Katherine Pace, Judy and Bob Black, Chris and Elwyn McSwain, Sally and Don Wood, Carol Sinnamon, Sue Rickman.

Ty the Warrior greets Mark Wilson after an awesome Homecoming Chapel.

Dr. Roger McKenzie with alums Brianna and Ben Garrison.

The Homecoming Parade makes its way along Wesleyan Drive.

President Todd and First Lady Julie Voss ride the parade route in their yellow VW Beetle convertible.

Members of the Homecoming Court travel along Wesleyan Drive during the parade.

Special friends from special needs boards in Anderson and Pickens County were again part of the Homecoming Parade.

1960s alums walk along the parade route.

Alumna Dr. Priscilla Hammond, left, and Sandra Ellison Morgan, right, proudly wearing their SWU Blue!

SWU's Office of Admissions had a "doggone good" parade entry -- good enough to win this year's prize.

Food, fellowship and fun was the order of the day on Saturday near Gilbert Track and Field.

Four new benches were dedicated at Sheriff National Guard Memorial Flag Plaza.

SWU Women's Soccer played Chowan at Joe R. Gilbert Track and Field.

Dr. Don Campbell directs the SWU choir as they sing the National Anthem before the start of the men's soccer game.

Men's soccer game vs. Chowan.

Homecoming honorees march across Joe R. Gilbert Track and Field during halftime of Southern Wesleyan University’s Men’s Soccer game against Chowan University. Leading the processional at right are 2017 Homecoming Queen Kaitlin Mosley and 2017 Homecoming King Noah Cromer. Mosley is a senior from Central majoring in Religion and Cromer is a senior from Temperance, Mich., majoring in Religion and Music. Junior class winners were Savannah McCollum and Landon Hewell. Sophomore class winners were Alyssa Harding and Zach Wheeler. Freshman class winners were Paige Rouse and Christian Swindle

Noah Cromer was crowned the 2017 Homecoming King and Kaitlin Mosley was crowned the 2017 Homecoming Queen and during halftime at Southern Wesleyan University’s Men’s Soccer game against Chowan University. Cromer is a senior from Temperance, Mich., majoring in Religion and Mosley is a senior from Central majoring in Religion and Music.