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Homecoming

Dr. Hall with homecoming queen Dakota Schmig and king Marc WallaceHomecoming is a great time for alumni to return to the campus they once called home, hear updates from their alma mater and reconnect with former classmates. We had a great time in 2019 and are excited to bring homecoming back to the spring by popular demand, with Feb. 19-20, 2021, as our next gathering.

Unfortunately, due to continuing concerns about the Coronavirus and the ongoing safety of our Plainview campus students, we have decided to take our next homecoming weekend online. Several events will be held at specific times; other events may be available via on-demand viewing at our WBU Alumni You Tube channel. Planning is underway and details will be released here very soon.

Honor class meetups with move to a live Zoom format, allowing for alumni from all over the world to gather and catch up. Ambassadors are needed for all reunion classes (1970-1971, 1980-1981, 1990-1991, 2000-2001 and 2010-2011), but we need all alumni on board to encourage others to connect at various events! Plan to join us online, reach out to your classmates and invite them to join you for a great weekend of reminiscing and reconnecting -- all without having to pay for travel, dress up or leave your home! What could be better than that?!

Click here to view a photo gallery of the 2019 weekend.

STUDENTS: Click here to register your homecoming king or queen candidate.

Tentative Schedule of Events

Wednesday, Feb. 17

  • 11 a.m. CST: Chapel service with alumni panel discussion (may be viewed live along with student small groups or watched at your leisure)

Thursday, Feb. 18

Friday, Feb. 19

  • TBA: Math and Sciences guest lecture

  • Afternoon: Class Reunions via Zoom (1970-71 grads; 1980-81 grads; 1990-91 grads; 2000-01 grads; 2010-11 grads)

  • TBA: Blue and Gold Banquet with awards presentations (includes Distinguished Alumni Awards, Pioneers of Promise student awards, etc.)

  • TBA: Variety show hosted by School of Music

Saturday, Feb. 20

  • TBA: Athletics Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony 

  • 9:30 – 11 a.m.: Young Alumni Coffee and Convo meetup via Zoom

  • TBA: International Choir reunion and mini-concert

  • 2 p.m. Flying Queens vs. MidAmerica Christian - live from Hutcherson Center (available through live-streaming at https://wbuathletics.com/watch/) 

  • 4 p.m.: Pioneers vs. MidAmerica Christian - live from Hutcherson Center (available through live-streaming at https://wbuathletics.com/watch/) (includes crowning of homecoming king and queen, recap of athletic honorees and alumni honorees at halftime)

  • 8 p.m.: Wayland's Got Talent student talent show hosted by Student Alumni Council

Registration Details

  • Registration can be completed through an online form here. There is no charge for the homecoming boxes unless you purchase add-on items such as t-shirts. Payment for add-ons can be done with a credit card by phone or a mailed check.

  • Register by Dec. 31 to receive a FREE homecoming t-shirt for alumni.

  • Registration in advance is important so the Alumni Office can send the proper Zoom connection details via email to participants.

Who is participating?

  • Stay tuned for updates