Homecoming and Family Weekend was Oct. 14-16, and students, alumni, faculty, staff and their families enjoyed the many activities that took place.            

On Friday evening, Jessica Burkett and Ryan Gibson were crowned Homecoming Queen and King. Other members of the court included Mandi McQuillan, Bridget Messaros, Erin Dunlap, Laura Abraham, Kyle Collette, Tyler Jacobs, Jordan Kirwen and Matthew Young.        

Photos of Friday evening’s activities are available online at https://picasaweb.google.com/TheUniversityofFindlay. Photos may be downloaded for personal use.

Jessica Burkett and Ryan Gibson, the 2011 Homecoming queen and king, pose for a photo with Derrick the Oiler following the coronation Oct. 14.

The 2011 Homecoming court: Mandi McQuillan, Kyle Collette, Bridget Messaros, Tyler Jacobs, Jessica Burkett, Ryan Gibson, Erin Dunlap, Jordan Kirwen, Laura Abraham and Matthew Young

   
The festivities also included a parade, pep rally and carnival.         

Members of Mortar Board honor society dress as Fred and Wilma Flintstone during the Homecoming parade, which featured shopping carts decorated by student organizations.

Last year’s Homecoming King Robert Braylock, center, has some fun with friends at the UF carnival.

  
The sixth annual 5K and Little Oiler Fun Run was Saturday morning, with 251 runners participating to support Campus Ministries. The race raised $2,400 for the cause.

Dr. Katherine Fell, UF president, and Will Miller, director of Christian ministry on campus, accept the proceeds from the 5K race.

            
Aaron Beach won overall with a finish time of 16:45. Overall female winner was Meghan Bartel with a time of 20:15. All results may be viewed online, on the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations website.
           
Also Saturday morning was the annual Alumni Association breakfast.

Congratulations to Distinguished Alumni Greg Denecker ’94, Larry Manley ’61, Mary Ann Rohleder ’70 and George Showers ’65 and other honorees Johnnie Jackson ’07, M’09 – Old Main Award for young alumni under the age of 36; Sharon Milligan – Arch Award for faculty or staff members who are not alumni but have served the institution with distinction for more than 25 years; and the late William Flanegan ’59 – Gold Medallion Award for alumni who deserve recognition but are now deceased. Click here to read about each recipient.

Distinguished Alumni are members of the Alumni Association who have exhibited the highest standards of individual achievement in their professions and/or personal endeavors and have contributed to the advancement of humanity.     

Honorees: Greg Denecker, Johnnie Jackson, George Showers, Jeanne Flanegan for the late William Flanegan, Larry Manley, Mary Ann Rohleder and Sharon Milligan

      
The Class of 1961 also was recognized on its Golden Anniversary. Photos of the dedication of the 1961, 2010 and 2011 class gift are available online at https://picasaweb.google.com/TheUniversityofFindlay.        

Later that afternoon, the Oilers claimed a 27-24 win over the Ohio Dominican Panthers during the Homecoming football game at Donnell Stadium. 

Photos from the football game are available online. To view the University’s Picasa albums, click here.

Fans cheer on the Oilers during the game versus the Panthers.

The day’s festivities concluded with several reunion dinners and celebrations, including the environmental program, Black Student Union, Marketing Club and Greeks.            

To organize a reunion for your group at next year’s Homecoming celebration, contact the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations at www.findlay.edu, Keyword: alumni, or call 419-434-4516.