DURANT, Okla. – Southeastern Oklahoma State University will celebrate Homecoming 2016 on September 23-24.
Traditional activities include Whang Bang Golf Tournament at Chickasaw Pointe Golf Course on Friday, September 23. Registration opens at 8 a.m. and a shotgun start is scheduled for 9 a.m.
The Distinguished Awards Banquet recognizing Distinguished Alumni, Former Faculty and the Heritage honoree is set for 5:30 p.m. Friday in the Visual and Performing Arts Center.
This year’s Distinguished Alumni are William Fahrendorf, Executive Vice President and Chief Administration Officer of Durant’s First United Bank; Lee Lipscomb, retired attorney, Engstrom, Lipscomb & Lack; and Bill Groom, a TV and film designer.
This year’s Distinguished Former Faculty award honorees are Dr. Gordon Eggleton, Betty Wintle, and the late Dr. James Wintle.
The Heritage Award will be presented posthumously to Hall of Fame coach Bloomer Sullivan, with his son, Dr. Don Sullivan, accepting the honor.
On Saturday, September 24, the Homecoming Parade is scheduled for 10 a.m. in downtown Durant, and the Alumni Tailgate Party opens at 11 a.m. in Alumni Alley across from Paul Laird Field.
Southeastern’s Savage Storm will kick off at 2 p.m. against Southern Nazarene’s Crimson Storm in the big Homecoming football game.
For a complete schedule of events, visit alumni.SE.edu or contact the Alumni Office, 580-745-2875.