{"id":2668,"date":"2016-11-14T19:03:55","date_gmt":"2016-11-14T19:03:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/discipleship\/?p=2668"},"modified":"2016-11-14T19:03:55","modified_gmt":"2016-11-14T19:03:55","slug":"southwestern-70th-homecoming-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/discipleship\/2016\/11\/14\/southwestern-70th-homecoming-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"Southwestern 70th Homecoming Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Southwestern Christian University concluded its 70th Anniversary Homecoming Celebration Saturday, Nov. 5.<\/p>\n

The festivities kicked off Thursday, Nov. 3, with Holy Spirit Night. The service took place in Minchew Auditorium and featured guest speakers Dr. Leroy Baker<\/strong>(former SCU President) and Justin Blankenship\u00a0<\/strong>(\u201903 alumnus). The even also included worship led by David Oxley Sr.\u00a0<\/strong>and One Voice.<\/p>\n

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Dr. Baker also received the Lifetime Achievement Award during the event.<\/p>\n

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Friday, Nov. 4, saw the Southwestern Showcase in Minchew Auditorium followed by a tailgate party in front of Pickens-Springer Gymnasium sponsored by SCU Baseball and a pep rally preceding the homecoming basketball game between the SCU men and Central Methodist (Mo.) Click here<\/a> for a recap of the men\u2019s basketball game.<\/p>\n

During halftime of the game, SCU crowned its Homecoming King and Queen. Senior Jacob Spencer<\/strong>, of Azle, Texas, was named King, and Meredith Light<\/strong>, a senior from Rolla, Kan., was named queen.<\/p>\n

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Saturday, Nov. 5, was kicked off by the Alumni and Friends Breakfast followed by the Singing Reunion in Minchew Auditorium. The Singing Reunion was hosted by Bishop<\/strong> Randall Drake<\/strong> and highlighted by performances from Great Life and One Voice.<\/p>\n

Former Eagles and Lady Eagles returned to the SCU hardwood for the men\u2019s and women\u2019s basketball alumni games later in the afternoon. The SCU women\u2019s basketball team followed the alumni games with its home opener against Bethel (Kan.). Click here<\/a> for a recap of the women\u2019s basketball game.<\/p>\n

The weekend was capped by the annual Homecoming Banquet and Feast of Ingathering at the Jim Poteet Conference Center. [Conferences across the states raised over $28,000 for Feast of Ingathering.] During the banquet SCU honored Dr. Ron Moore<\/strong> with the Dan Beller Legacy Award.<\/p>\n

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Josh Gamblin<\/strong> and Shandra Youell<\/strong> were honored with the Alumnus and Alumna of the Year.<\/p>\n

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Joe Blackwell<\/strong> was given the President\u2019s Commendation for his efforts in helping build the SCU Baseball Complex.<\/p>\n

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Dr. Terry Tramel<\/strong> received the Spiritual Impact Award.<\/p>\n

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Late SCU track and field coach Paul Parent<\/strong> was the 10th inductee in to the SCU Athletic Hall of Fame. For more on Parent, click here.<\/p>\n

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Southwestern Christian University is a Christ-centered liberal arts institution equipping students for a life of learning, leadership, and service; integrating faith, learning, and living; and empowering graduates to excel and to positively impact their world for Jesus Christ. Please support our mission at give.swcu.edu.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Authored\u00a0by Matt Stephens<\/div>\n
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Del sudoeste Christian University concluy\u00f3 su 70 aniversario de la celebraci\u00f3n del regreso al hogar s\u00e1bado por la, el 5 de noviembre Las festividades iniciaron Jueves, 3 de noviembre con el Esp\u00edritu Santo la noche. El servicio se llev\u00f3 a cabo en el Auditorio Minchew y cont\u00f3 con oradores invitados Dr. Leroy Baker<\/strong> (ex presidente SCU) y Justin Blankenship<\/strong> ('03 alumno). El culto incluso tambi\u00e9n se incluye dirigido por David Oxley, padre,<\/strong> y una sola voz. El Dr. Baker tambi\u00e9n recibi\u00f3 el Premio a la Trayectoria durante el evento. Cerrado viernes, 4 de noviembre, vio el sudoeste Escaparate en Minchew Auditorio seguido de un partido port\u00f3n trasero frente a Pickens-Springer gimnasio patrocinado por SCU b\u00e9isbol y una reuni\u00f3n de la energ\u00eda que precede al juego de baloncesto de regreso a casa entre los hombres y de SCU Metodista Central (MO) Haga clic aqu\u00ed<\/a> para una recapitulaci\u00f3n de juego de baloncesto de los hombres. Durante el medio tiempo del juego, SCU coron\u00f3 su regreso al hogar del Rey y la Reina. Tercera Jacob Spencer,<\/strong> de Azle, Texas, fue nombrado rey, y Meredith Luz,<\/strong> un alto rango de Rolla, Kansas., Fue nombrada reina. S\u00e1bado por la, el 5 de noviembre fue iniciado por el desayuno Antiguos Alumnos y Amigos seguida de la Reuni\u00f3n de Canto en Minchew auditorio. La reuni\u00f3n de Canto fue organizada por el Obispo<\/strong> Randall Drake<\/strong> y destaca por las actuaciones de gran vida y una sola voz. Los ex Eagles y Lady Eagles volvieron a la madera SCU para los juegos de ex-alumnos de baloncesto masculino y femenino en la tarde. equipo de baloncesto femenino de SCU sigui\u00f3 a los juegos de alumnos con su primer partido en casa contra Bethel (Kan.). Haga clic aqu\u00ed<\/a> para una recapitulaci\u00f3n de juego de baloncesto de las mujeres. El fin de semana fue coronada por el regreso a casa de banquetes anual y fiesta de la cosecha en el Jim Poteet Conference Center. [Conferencias a trav\u00e9s de los estados recaudaron m\u00e1s de $ 28.000 para fiesta de la cosecha.] Durante el banquete SCU honrado Dr. Ron Moore<\/strong> con el Premio Dan Beller Legacy. Josh Gamblin<\/strong> y Shandra Youell<\/strong> fueron honrados con los Ex-alumno y la alumna del A\u00f1o. Joe Blackwell<\/strong> se le dio el elogio del Presidente por sus esfuerzos en ayudar a construir el Complejo SCU b\u00e9isbol. El Dr. Terry Tramel<\/strong> recibi\u00f3 el Premio al Impacto Espiritual. Late entrenador de atletismo SCU Paul Padres<\/strong> fue el 10 de inducido en el Pasillo Atl\u00e9tico SCU de la fama. Para m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre los Padres, haga clic aqu\u00ed. Del sudoeste Christian University es una instituci\u00f3n de artes liberales centrada en Cristo equipar a los estudiantes para una vida de aprendizaje, liderazgo y servicio; la integraci\u00f3n de la fe, el aprendizaje, y la vida; y capacitar a los graduados para sobresalir e impactar positivamente en su mundo para Jesucristo. Por favor apoye nuestra misi\u00f3n en give.swcu.edu. <\/div>
Escrito por Matt Stephens <\/div>
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