Ohio University will demonstrate why there is no room for debate when it comes to tradition during Homecoming weekend Oct. 16-18. The theme for the weekend is "There Is Only One OHIO."
This year's activities will begin with the traditional bonfir e on Friday near Peden Stadium and, later that night, the Alumni Association will recognize the top alumni of the year at its annual awards banquet.
Don't let the action pass you by on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 17, when the annual Homecoming Parade begins at the corner of Morris Avenue and East State Street and swings through Athens and the Ohio University campus.
The Bobcat football team, in its fourth season under Coach Jim Grobe, will face t he University of Akron in a Homecoming battle with Mid-American Conference implications. The Bobcats finished 8-3 last year and are expected to challenge for their first conference title since 1968 (see related story on page 13).
The Homecoming game is tentatively scheduled to begin at noon Saturday at Peden Stadium, but is subject to change because of time slots for television.
The Big Top Extravaganza again will be a center of attention on game day. "Rings" of interest will include the Marching 110, the Alumni Band and Bobcat cheerleaders. Several colleges will offer display tables and tents with information for alumni and an opportunity to chat with students, faculty and staff.
Before leaving Athens, be sure to catch Saturday night's annual Homecoming concert at 8 p.m. at Grover Center. The concert is part of the campus' Performing Arts Series. The featured artists had not been announced as of early June.
For area lodging during Homecoming weekend, call the Athens Coun ty Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-878-9767. Football tickets can be ordered by calling the Athletic Ticket Office at 1-800-575-CATS, and Homecoming concert tickets can be purchased by calling (740) 593-1780 between noon and 5:30 p.m. (EST) weekdays.
For Homecoming updates and a detailed schedule of campus events, check the Alumni Association Web site at www.ohiou.onlinecommunity.com.
