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It’s a jolly Homecoming with Mary

October 16, 2015 by Mercedez Hernandez

ACU Theatre is bringing the beloved Disney film and book Mary Poppins to the stage for this year's Homecoming Musical. The musical is based on the Disney film of the same name, as well as the book by P.L Travers. Mary Poppins follows the adventures of a mysterious nanny who suddenly appears on the doorstep of the Banks household to care for ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Life, News, Showcase Tagged With: Homecoming, Homecoming Musical, Theatre

Three alumni awarded at Homecoming

October 21, 2014 by Reese Gwin

The ACU alumni association announced the recipients for their annual alumni of the year awards at Homecoming. The 2015 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year was bestowed upon Elise (Smith) Mitchell, a 1983 graduate, for successes in public relations and mass communications. This award is the highest honor the university can give to a graduate. The ... [Read More…]

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ACU holds first ever Homecoming dance

October 21, 2014 by Alex Horton

The Black Student's Association and Wildcat Reign teamed up this year to present ACU's first ever Homecoming dance. This followed the recent release of ACU's "no dance" rule. The Homecoming dance occurred right after the Homecoming game and was themed "Phantom". Video/editing by Alex Horton ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Homecoming, Homecoming dance, New tradition

Wildcats come together for Homecoming

October 21, 2014 by Nathan Lundeen

ACU's Homecoming was the weekend of October 10, 2014. It was celebrated with alumni coming home to traditional activities such as the parade, football game, and the crowning of the 2014 Homecoming queen. Video/editing by Nathan Lundeen ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Football, Homecoming, Homecoming game, Homecoming queen, Tailgating

Local brands perform at annual JamFest

October 21, 2014 by Bianca Luna

ACU put on their annual JamFest Homecoming weekend. Local bands performed with many students, alumni, and Abilene locals in attendance. Video/editing by Bianca Luna ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Alumni, Homecoming, JamFest

Wildcats stomp Gyrenes in 55-14 homecoming win

October 14, 2014 by Shera Niemirowski

The wildcats gave a packed Shotwell Stadium an outstanding show Saturday against the Ave Maria Gyrenes during the 2014 homecoming weekend. ACU picked up 513 yards of offense, including running back De'Andre brown's three touchdowns and Cade Stone's eight catches for 121 yards. Defense was also productive, holding Ave Maria to just 39 yards of ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports, Videos Tagged With: Athletics, Football, Homecoming, Students, Wildcat Reign, Wildcats

Brantly shares story at ACU Homecoming

October 12, 2014 by Madeline Orr

Dr. Kent Brantly attended ACU Homecoming this weekend for the first time since he graduated in 2003, but he didn't come just to reconnect with alumni; he came to share with students about his experience with the Ebola virus. Kent was the Grand Marshall of the Homecoming parade on Saturday morning. Brantly spoke in Chapel on Friday morning. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alumni, Chapel, Ebola, Homecoming

Football powers through Gyrenes for fourth win

October 11, 2014 by Collin Wieder

The football team scored more than 50 points for the second time this year on its way to a 55-14 Homecoming win against the Ave Maria Gyrenes. ACU improved to 4-3 overall on the year while the Gyrenes dropped to 1-5. The Wildcat offense put together another great outing, going for 513 total yards. The NAIA's Gyrenes gave ACU some trouble ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Showcase, Sports, Videos Tagged With: Football, Homecoming

The Optimist Print Edition: 10.10.14

October 10, 2014 by Optimist Staff

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Filed Under: News, Print Edition Tagged With: Homecoming, Homecoming Musical, Print Edition

Editorial Cartoon: Where’s Willie

October 9, 2014 by Ben Todd

Where's Willie? Daily Doodle Dosage by Ben Todd ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Editorial Cartoons Tagged With: Cartoon, Homecoming

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Sing Song 2025 Awards Women’s Division:

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Sing Song 2025 Awards Class Division:

Overall Award:
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