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Celebrate Homecoming at Centenary!

Join us for Homecoming 2025: October 20 - 26!

We welcome alumni, current students, and community supporters to join us for Homecoming Weekend. We look forward to the celebration of our rich history and traditions, time to reconnect with old friends, make new memories, and experience what makes Centenary so unique!

Join us for a weekend of athletic events, alumni reunions, and award ceremonies to celebrate our Centenary pride! Forward, forward Centenary!

2025 Homecoming Events

Monday, October 20

Homecoming Kick-off
Caf Deck 11:45 am *Student Event Headed by Centenary Cheer Pep Rally-Style

Window Painting and Brinner
Caf 8:00 pm *Student Event Hosted by SGA

Tuesday, October 21

Chalk the Walk
Sexton Circle Drive area 11:00 am *Student Event Hosted by SGA

Volleyball Game
Gold Dome 6:00 p.m. v. Southern Arkansas University Purchase tickets

Wednesday, October 22

Maroon Madness
Gold Dome 8:00 pm Join students, faculty, and staff in the ultimate Homecoming Pep Rally, where we'll celebrate the start of the Centenary Basketball season and announce the Homecoming Court! Hosted by SGA; alumni invited; free admission, no RSVP required

Thursday, October 23

Alumni Awards
Fitness Center 6-8 pm Thursday evening we will present the following awards: Alumni Hall of Fame – Denis Poljak ‘94 Alumni Loyalty– Russel Young ‘04 Honorary Alumnus– Calhoun Allen Bentley-Sloane– Mariah Pitre ‘14 Forward 5– Erasmo Valdez ’15, Kyle Kramer ’13, Chad Nelson ’13, Sarah Dant Maples ‘20, Alissa Brown Klaus ‘15 Dinner and drinks will be provided with purchase of either an individual ticket or a table that seats eight. Attire is elevated business and all ticket purchases must be made by October 10. Purchase Tickets Hosted by the Alumni Office

Alumni Awards

Fitness Center
6-8 pm

Thursday evening we will present the following awards:
Alumni Hall of Fame – Denis Poljak ‘94
Alumni Loyalty– Russel Young ‘04
Honorary Alumnus– Calhoun Allen
Bentley-Sloane– Mariah Pitre ‘14
Forward 5– Erasmo Valdez ’15, Kyle Kramer ’13, Chad Nelson ’13, Sarah Dant Maples ‘20, Alissa Brown Klaus ‘15
Dinner and drinks will be provided with purchase of either an individual ticket or a table that seats eight. Attire is elevated business and all ticket purchases must be made by October 10.

Purchase Tickets

Hosted by the Alumni Office

Friday, October 24

Bicentennial Homecoming Fest
Fitness Center 5-7pm Gumbo/Cookie Cook-off & All Class Reunion $20/person A new and exciting reunion event, where all classes will come together in celebration of our bicentennial year. In this jam-packed event, we plan to conduct a special iteration of our annual Gumbo & Cookie Cook-Off, present the Homecoming Court, and announce the winners of all Homecoming Awards. With your ticket, you'll have access to all this fun, plus a dinner served by our lovely Sodexo staff and two open bars of beer and wine, served by our friends at Thrifty Liquor. Click the link below to purchase tickets and sign up to compete in the Alumni Gumbo & Cookie Cook-Off! Hosted by Alumni Office & SGA Purchase Tickets

Bicentennial Homecoming Fest

Fitness Center
5-7pm

Gumbo/Cookie Cook-off & All Class Reunion
$20/person

A new and exciting reunion event, where all classes will come together in celebration of our bicentennial year. In this jam-packed event, we plan to conduct a special iteration of our annual Gumbo & Cookie Cook-Off, present the Homecoming Court, and announce the winners of all Homecoming Awards. With your ticket, you'll have access to all this fun, plus a dinner served by our lovely Sodexo staff and two open bars of beer and wine, served by our friends at Thrifty Liquor.
Click the link below to purchase tickets and sign up to compete in the Alumni Gumbo & Cookie Cook-Off!

Hosted by Alumni Office & SGA

Purchase Tickets

Choir Eras Parties
7:30 pm various host homes Four opportunities to gather: • 40s, 50s, 60s • 70s, 80s, 90s • 2000s • 2010 to present More information available through the Alumni Office or David Hobson

Saturday, October 25

Reunion Rhapsody Alumni Rehearsal
First Baptist Shreveport 9 am Purchase Tickets

Quinq Brunch
Whited Room 9:30 am Brunch in honor of the class of 1975’s 50th reunion year. Alumni of 50-years+ will become members of the Quinq Club, receiving pins and certificates. Free admission, reservation required RSVP for Quinq Brunch

Walk Like MADD
Jones Rice 10:00 am MADD’s mission is to end drunk and drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes, and prevent underage drinking and other drug use. Free event, no registration required Hosted by Meg Crowley/ Centenary Gymnastics

Football Tailgate
Gold Dome 12-5 pm Tailgating will be held 12PM-5PM in the "Front Yard" of the Gold Dome facing Kings Hwy. Make sure to reserve a spot so you and your family and friends can pop up a tent, kick back, and enjoy all that the food trucks and drink stands have to offer! Reserve a Tailgate spot Hosted by Alumni Office
Softball Alumni Games
Softball Field 12:00 pm Hosted by Athletics

Alumni Baseball Game
Shehee Stadium 12 pm Hosted by Athletics

Greek Open Houses
12-5 pm Various Houses Take a trip down memory lane—or explore your chapter’s new digs as the Greek students open up their houses for alumni to visit Hosted by Student Life

Class of 2005 Reunion
2:00 pm At the home of Katie and Daniel Baker RSVP

Football v. McMurray
5 pm Atkins Field As a valued graduate of Centenary College, you’re receiving the first opportunity to purchase exclusive VIP Tent Tickets. Only 75 tickets are available, and they’re expected to go fast! Each ticket includes field-level seating in the north endzone, unlimited food and drinks, access to an open bar, and the ultimate way to experience Centenary Football. Don’t miss this alumni-exclusive opportunity to cheer on the Gents in style! Purchase Football Tickets Hosted by Athletics

Football v. McMurray

5 pm
Atkins Field

As a valued graduate of Centenary College, you’re receiving the first opportunity to purchase exclusive VIP Tent Tickets. Only 75 tickets are available, and they’re expected to go fast! Each ticket includes field-level seating in the north endzone, unlimited food and drinks, access to an open bar, and the ultimate way to experience Centenary Football. Don’t miss this alumni-exclusive opportunity to cheer on the Gents in style!

Purchase Football Tickets

Hosted by Athletics

Choir 80th Reunion Rhapsody and Banquet
First Baptist Shreveport 7 pm The Centenary College Choir presents its Saturday performance of its annual "Rhapsody in View". Choir Alumni are invited to RSVP for the Choir Era Gathering of their choice, purchase sheet music, and using the link below. Rhapsody tickets are available from current students. Purchase Tickets Hosted by Choir

Sunday, October 26

Worship at Broadmoor UMC with Liturgy for Centenary
11 am Broadmoor UMC 3715 Youree Drive A special liturgy has been prepared to honor Centenary’s legacy as a United Methodist institution during the traditional service. Worship begins at 11 a.m. at 3715 Youree Drive.

Women's Soccer Game
12:00 Noon Atkins Field Centenary Ladies will take on Concordia. Purchase Tickets

Men's Soccer Game
2 pm Atkins Field Centenary Gents take on Concordia. Purchase Tickets Hosted by Athletics

Choir 80th Reunion Rhapsody
3 pm First Baptist Shreveport The Centenary College Choir presents its Sunday performance of its annual "Rhapsody in View". Rhapsody tickets are available from current students. Purchase Tickets

Plan an event!

Want to help plan an alumni gathering or reunion? Email alumni@centenary.edu.

Homecoming 2024 in Photos

View photos from last year's homecoming events!

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