Homecoming Events Set for ICC Celebration

News Release
September 17, 2010
Homecoming Events Set for ICC Celebration

Independence Community College students, alumni and community members will be celebrating Homecoming all week, September 19-25, with a myriad of activities and events culminating with the Pirate Football game against Highland Community College at 7:00 p.m. Saturday at Riverside Park.

The week of Pirate pride begins on Sunday, September 19, when the ICC Pirates face the Wichita Braves on the baseball field. The 2:00 p.m. game will be held on Emerson Field on South 10th Street.

A favorite of community members, alumni and students, the Annual Rothgeb Fine Arts Scholarship Concert will be held on Sunday afternoon. The event features the instrumental and vocal musical talents of alumni and friends all working towards the goal of furthering education. Two scholarships will be awarded this year during the event. There is no cost to attend but gifts for scholarships will be warmly received.

Monday through Friday constitutes Spirit Week and will involve various activities on campus as students participate in a variety of events. Monday has been deemed Bead Day. In addition, the Athletic Department will be hosting a Duck Race and Barbecue at 5:30 at the Student Union. Tuesday students and staff are encouraged to participate in ‘80s Day with appropriate clothing. A Talent show will be held that evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Inge Theatre.

Wednesday the uniform of the day is Blue and Gold and the ICC Pirate Volleyball team will take on Johnson County Community College at 6:30 p.m. in the Field House.

Thursday is officially Pirate Day as everyone is encouraged to ‘walk, dress and talk like a pirate’. The Pirate Booster Club will be hosting a Hog Roast at 7:00 p.m. in the 4-H building at the Riverside Park. All members and community interested in becoming a club member are encouraged to attend. A video game competition for students will be the evening entertainment back on the main campus.

Friday the Pirates will literally take to the streets for the 3rd Annual Snake Parade in downtown Independence. The sidewalk parade will originate on South Penn and Main streets at 4:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome participate and cheer on the students and teams as they throw out Pirate beads, footballs and Homecoming T-Shirts. The event will culminate in a public Pep Rally at 4:30 p.m. and a downtown BBQ tailgate immediately following.

Saturday’s events begin with Pirate Baseball at Emerson Field when the men gather for the Topeka Stars Showcase Tournament. The Football Pre-Game Tailgate Party will be held in the 4-H Building at Riverside Park at 5:30 p.m. and the Pirates will take the field with Highland Scotties at 7:00 p.m. This same evening, the William Inge Center for the Arts will be hosting a myriad of high school students from across the four-state area to present the High School 24-Hour Plays in the Inge Theatre at 8:00 p.m.

The public is welcome to join ICC as we celebrate Homecoming Week.