Homecoming alumni activities will fill the end of this week in Knoxville according to organizer Pat Kading. Kading says 41 previous homecoming Queens will make an appearance at Friday’s football game against Carlisle, and classes as far back as 1946 will members in town for reunions.
She says it’s special to reconnect with old friends and make new ones who share the experience of attending KHS. The annual Homecoming Alumni Dance will be held at Dyer-Hudson Hall beginning at 8:00 p.m. and will feature the music of Halfway Back. Kading encourages everyone to attend the dance. Proceeds from it will be used for Alumni Scholarships for next year’s graduating class. Here is the schedule of events:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd
10:30 AM: Dyer Hudson, Marion County Fairgrounds will be open all day Friday for classes to gather and reminisce!
11 :30 AM: Everyone is invited to the Knoxville Alumni Association’s Annual Luncheon and Business Meeting. Lunch is FREE to Alumni members or tickets are $8.00 for non-members at the door. Membership dues may be paid at the door; $25.00 per year or $250.00 for a lifetime membership. Pizza Hut will be serving.
KNOXVILLE ALUMNI HOMECOMING QUEENS from 1951 to 2016 will be introduced following lunch. We have found almost every Queen since 1950 to 2016. Watch for a complete list of those attending on this page. We hope you can be there to support your Queen following the luncheon, at the parade and the Queen’s introductions at the stadium.
2:30 PM: Parade Line-up at Main and Fremont.
3:00 PM: The parade begins! You are more than welcome to ride on the Alumni float or have a float from your class.
6:30 PM: Classes having reunions are asked to be at the southwest corner of the stadium to line-up for class introductions at 7:00 PM followed by introductions of the Alumni Queens.
7:00 PM: Support the Knoxville Panthers as they host Carlisle Wildcats at our historic Ken Locke Stadium!
7:30 PM: The evening Homecoming activities begin at Dyer Hudson. Tickets are $5.00 at the door. Membership may be purchased then also. Your membership helps support KHS Alumni Scholarships.
8:00 PM to 12:00: Homecoming Dance at Dyer Hudson. Tickets $5.00 at the door. Dance to the live music of Halfway Back. Beef Burgers and Chips for only $3.00 and refreshments for purchase.