10/8/24

By: FHSU Alumni Office

HAYS, Kan. – Alumni, Tiger fans, and community members from far and wide made the trip back to Fort Hays State University for Homecoming last weekend. Whether to catch up with classmates and friends or take part in time-honored traditions, the turnout was spectacular.

Thursday morning brought golf enthusiasts to the Smoky Hill Country Club to participate in the annual sold-out Homecoming golf tournament. That evening, the FHSU community gathered for the well-loved bonfire and pep rally, took pictures with Victor E. Tiger, and enjoyed food from local vendors.  

Tiger fans returned to campus Friday morning to celebrate a groundbreaking for the new Bickle-Schmidt Athletic Complex. The game-changing facility, spanning 20,000 square feet in the south end zone of Lewis Field Stadium, will accommodate the expansion of FHSU athletic programs. Read more about the complex here: fhsu.edu/news/2024/10/fhsu-celebrates-the-groundbreaking-of-a-new-athletic-complex

Six outstanding FHSU Alumni Award recipients were honored on Friday during a Meet and Greet reception and again at the Alumni Awards Banquet. This year’s awardees included three Alumni Achievement Award recipients, Dr. David Bauer, Dr. Dale Herl, and Jennifer (Mardis) Kitson, a Distinguished Service recipient, Don Reif, and two Young Alumni Award recipients, Ernestor De La Rosa, and Tre’ Giles. Learn more about each recipient here: fhsu.edu/news/2024/07/fhsu-unveils-2024-alumni-award-recipients

The classes of 1964 and 1974 celebrated 50 and 60 years since their graduation from Fort Hays State on Friday. Classmates enjoyed catching up with friends during an annual luncheon, campus tours, and once more at a reunion breakfast Saturday morning before watching the Homecoming parade.

Game day drew droves of Tiger fans to Lewis Field Stadium to tailgate before watching the Fort Hays State Tigers face off against the Central Missouri Mules. An enthusiastic crowd cheered the Tigers to a 31 to 21 victory before an incredible fireworks display.

Mark your calendars for September 25 - 27, 2025, and make plans to attend Homecoming again next year!