Homecoming 2011

Happy Homecoming!

Get your axe handles ready Lumberjacks because there is a lot to do.

SFA Soccer plays Sam Houston State TONIGHT at 7 p.m. The women are on an 11-game winning streak, and are already secured part of the Southland Conference title. If they win tonight, SFA will be the outright conference champions. The soccer field is right across from the Rec Center and the Intramural Fields.

I’m sure you’ve heard some buzz about there not being a traditional SFA Homecoming Bonfire this year. Officials say East Texas has experienced too much extreme drought this year for the massive Lumberjack fire to be considered safe.

Here’s what’s happening instead according to SFA Public Affairs:

The torchlight parade, which kicks off at 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at the SFA statue, will feature lanterns, glow sticks and other portable lights as opposed to the customary flaming torches. As always, students and alumni will join the SFA spirit teams and marching band as they proceed down Raguet Street and Starr Avenue to the bonfire site on the intramural fields.

The bonfire structure will not be lit this year, but it will be set aglow with electric lights, providing a spirited backdrop for the introduction of the Lumberjack football team and the SFA Homecoming king and queen. The a capella group Nota, season-one winner of the NBC show "Sing Off," also will perform at the bonfire pep rally, which is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m.

No one was happy about this, but at least we’re safe, right? I know true Jacks won’t let this ruin our spirit.

OK, fast forward to Saturday, Oct. 29. Campus Rec and the SFA Alumni Association are hosting the 2nd annual Lumberjack Homecoming Fun Run or Walk.

For a small fee anyone can participate in this 5k run/walk and all proceeds will benefit the Dr. Raymond Lee Worsham scholarship fund.

Start Time: 8:00 a.m. for runners, 8:10 a.m. for walkers (Please be on site 15 minutes early to sign in, register if needed and get number and stretched.)
On-Site Registration: starts at 7 a.m.

Student: $10
Faculty/Staff/Alumni Member: $25
Community: $30

Prizes:

1st & 2nd place for males and females for associates of SFA

1st & 2nd place males and females for non-SFA associates

1st & 2nd overall guess your time

Largest group participating

Best Homecoming-themed outfit

After the race, take a nap and then make sure to head to Homer Bryce Stadium to watch the Jacks face McNeese State at 3 p.m.

Have a good one Lumberjacks. Come early….be loud....stay late…..wear purple.

YOUR ticket to Campus Rec- Steph