Homecoming Weekend…the Return of Alumni
This weekend was homecoming weekend!!! I couldn’t believe how many past graduates came with their families to walk around the campus and participate in the various activities that are offered throughout the day. There were SO many fun things to do, and I really enjoyed participating in a few of them myself. On Saturday there was an alumni luncheon for the HDFS department (my department), so I went to that and had a lot of fun talking to the alumni that attended and answering any of the questions that they had. I am so grateful that our department gives us the opportunity to participate in such an event. It helps me to really gain a better understanding of where our department is in proximity to where it was in the past. It appears that we are making leaps and bounds! I also think it really encourages the alumni to hear that their alma mater is doing well. It also gives them a better understanding of which ways that they can help out. Another wonderful opportunity that I had was to volunteer as a station worker for the Lil’ Falcon Zone. This is basically an activity center that is set up for the young children of the alumni. There are approximately 15 stations and the kids are free to participate in whatever ones they would like. My job was to supervise the bracelet and necklace making station. Two other girls and I helped the little ones to put the beads on the string and then it was our job to tie them around the appropriate body part: wrist, neck, or ankle. They turned out SO nice and the kids LOVED it. The parents liked it too because it kept their kids entertained while they were able to catch up with any friends that they came across. I was also able to socialize with some alumni and hear all about their experiences here at beautiful Messiah. What another wonderful, entertaining weekend here at Messiah. 