SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Welcome to the Goodman Campus!
Below, you can find the schedule for Homecoming day, October 31st, on the Goodman Campus. Use the numbers listed in the schedule to guide you to your Homecoming day activity. The corresponding map for the day can be found in the menu bar at the top of the page.
8:30 a.m. Visual Arts Show
View a display of pieces from Holmes’ Visual Arts Students.
LOCATION: McMorrough Library – No. 14 on map.
9 a.m. Baseball & Softball Highlight
Watch as our teams hold practices. Alumni and families are encouraged to attend.
LOCATION: 35 & 37 on map
9 a.m. Career & Transfer Fair
Find your next step at our career and college transfer fair for all Holmes students in the Grove, hosted by Academic Programs and Career Technical Education.
LOCATION: Near the Grove – shaded purple on the map.
9:15 a.m. Women's Basketball Open Practice / Holmes Basketball Poster Signing
See the Lady Bulldogs kick off their season with an open practice. All students, parents, faculty, and staff are invited to visit Frank Branch Coliseum for a glimpse of what you’ll see this upcoming season.
LOCATION: 5 on map
10 a.m. Major’s Truck Expo
Come to the Chapel parking lot to check out the big trucks that Holmes’ Workforce Development programs use for training.
LOCATION: Shaded blue on the map.
10 a.m. Honoree Recognition
Holmes will honor recipients of Alumnus of the Year, the Distinguished Service Award, Young Alumnus of the Year, and Veteran of the Year in McDaniel Auditorium.
LOCATION: McDaniel Auditorium – No. 15 on the map.
10:20 a.m. Coachmen & Connection! Performance
Join us in McDaniel Auditorium to watch the Coachmen & the Holmes Connection! – an exciting and energetic powerhouse pop ensemble that loves entertaining on stage.
LOCATION: McDaniel Auditorium – No. 15 on the map.
11 a.m. Fun and Games in the grove
Fun activities for all ages! Let the kids play in inflatables and more.
LOCATION: The Grove – Shaded brown on the map.
11 a.m. Lunch and Live Music
Get your fill at Carroll Cafeteria, the Lorance Student Center, or try one of the food trucks parked in the circle in front of McDaniel Hall. Enjoy live music from the Holmes Steel Band Ensemble.
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LOCATION: Carrol Cafeteria, Lorance Student Center, and the Circle in front of MCDaniel Hall
Noon Basketball Alumni Game
Frank Branch Coliseum livens up as former basketball players put on a show during an alumni game.
LOCATION: Frank Branch Coliseum – No. 5 on the map.
Noon Concert Chorale Performance
The Chorale performs music from all periods and styles.
Chapel on the Hill – No. 25 on the map.
1 p.m. Tailgating Experience
Set up a tent near the practice field! Gather your class, department, or Alumni group and tailgate with us. Feel free to unload your items until 1 p.m. then loading station will be closed.
VIEW A MAP OF TAILGATE SPACES: Click Here.
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LOCATION: Football Practice Field – Shaded Coral on map.
1:45 p.m. Annual Alumni meeting
If you are an alumnus, we would love for you to join us at the Tailgate area in the Alumni Tent.
LOCATION: Football Practice Field – Shaded Coral on map.
2 p.m. Pep Rally at Tailgate Area
Get fired up with the cheerleaders and band on the practice field as we prepare for the big game.
LOCATION: Football Practice Field – Shaded Coral on map.
2:30 p.m. Band Enters Stadium
Ras Branch Field – No. 22 on Map.
2:45 p.m. Honorees Recognized
2024’s Honorees will be recognized on football field.
Ras Branch Field – No. 22 on Map.
2:55 p.m. National Anthem
Performed by the HCC Chorale.
LOCATION: Ras Branch Field – No. 22 on Map.
3 p.m. Kick-Off!
It’s time to cheer the Bulldogs to victory against East Mississippi Community College!
LOCATION: Ras Branch Field – No. 22 on Map.
3:05 p.m. Music Entertainment Starts
The music kicks off on the main stage just after kick off happens on the field. You’ll be dancing in your tailgating tent before you know it.
LOCATION: Football Practice Field – Shaded Red on map.
Half-time Homecoming Court
Presentation of Homecoming Court and the crowning of the 2024 Homecoming Queen.
LOCATION: Ras Branch Field – No. 22 on Map.
5:00 p.m. Main Act on the Main Stage
Holmes Community College is proud to present our main act by Style Entertainment, whose full show will provide a memorable experience to get people on their feet.
LOCATION: Tailgate Area Main Stage – No. 43 on Map.