Homecoming 2008

Friday and Saturday, January 25th and 26th

The weekend kicked off with the Big Blue Bonfire Friday night.

Shannon Leasure, a senior guard from Sarahsville, OH, encourages everyone to come to the games on Saturday.

Athletics Director Jim Arnzen poses with Shawn E. Bear

Shawn is always a popular photo op.

SSU President Rita Rice Morris and her husband Jim pose with Dr. Jim Settle, VP for Student Affairs (middle).

Some students really got into the "YMCA"

Brian Harrison (Baseball, 1999-2000) and Bryan Sturgell (Golf, 1995-1999) were inducted into the SSU Athletics Hall of Fame at the annual Hall of Fame Brunch on Saturday. Not pictured is Renee Walls-Davis (Basketball and Softball, 1992-1996).  WNXT Radio received the Ralph Kavanaugh Home Team Award.

R.J. Niemer ('07) puts his card in the alumni drawing box during the games Saturday.  The SSU sweatshirt and pennant were won by Jimmy Smalley ('94).

The Blue Crew welcomed back alumni with a special sign at Saturday's games.

Shawn E. Bear entertains some SSU fans...

...and even makes friends with Ohio Dominican fans.

Student Programming Board handed out shirts to the fans to encourage a "Blue Out" at the games.

Patricia Niederkohr receives recognition as the 1997 Homecoming Queen as past kings and queens Amy Richardson (2005), John Campbell (2006), R.J. Niemer (2005), and Rob Appell (2004) look on.

Homecoming Queen Candidates Jillian Mummey and Jennifer Bourne strike a pose with a friend before the coronation ceremony.

SSU President Rita Rice Morris presents 2008 Homecoming Queen Kara Bobo with her sash and gives 2008 Homecoming King Ryan Appell a hug.

Dr. Morris poses with the 2008 Homecoming Court: (L-R): Homecoming King Runner-Up Eric Nordrum (Sr., Peebles), King Ryan Appell (Jr., Blacklick), Queen Kara Bobo (Sr., Chillicothe) and Queen Runner-Up Sarah Pattee (Sr., Gahanna).

Former SSU basketball players get set to start their annual games.

You can see more pictures from Homecoming 2008 in the March issue of Bear Tracks.  If you do not receive Bear Tracks, get on the mailing list now.