Thousands Return to GVSU for Homecoming 2009
Thousands of alumni and friends returned to Allendale October 16 - 18 for Laker Round Up - Homecoming 2009. Homecoming on the Range highlights include:
- 5K Run/Walk - The day began with 227 runners (including 39 alumni) completing the annual Homecoming 5K Run/Walk, the biggest group to date! Get race results.
- Pancake Breakfast - Runners and those wishing to get an early start to the day's festivities fueled up on buckwheat pancakes, sausage and hot coffee on the crisp October morning. Alumni guests came from as far as Connecticut and Seattle, WA.
- Alumni Expo & Tailgater - Over 810 guests made their way to the Alumni House for the Expo and Alumni Tailgater. Attendees enjoyed an all-you-can-eat down home BBQ, mechanical bull rides, cowboy hat decorating, inflatable games, family activities, prizes, and up-close performances by the Laker Marching Band, Cheer and Dance Teams, and Rythm in Blue.
- Laker Football Game - The night came to a fitting close as our Lakers routed Findley 38-13. View game highlights and stats.
