Homecoming Weekend
October 18-20, 2024
A celebration of your alma mater! Benedictine College welcomes back alumni, students, families and friends of the college. The beds will be racing, the Raven Regiment will be marching, the teams will be striving for victory, the Athletic Hall of Fame class will be inducted, and the residence halls will be competing for the Raven Cup, the coveted Homecoming Championship Trophy. Join us for Homecoming Week!
Schedule of Events
Friday, October 18, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Raven Golf Classic Tournament
At the Atchison Golf Club at Bellevue
1713 Country Club Rd
Atchison, Kansas 66002
5:00 p.m.
Homecoming Parade
Through Atchison and up the main campus drive.
5:00 p.m.
Women’s Soccer vs. Clarke University
At Legacy Field. Purchase Tickets
5:30 p.m.
Bavarian Blast
All alumni are invited! Hosted by the Monks on the Abbey grounds. Enjoy beer brewed by Brother Maximilian. Registration Available Soon.
7:30 p.m.
Men’s Soccer vs. Clarke University
At Legacy Field. The 1974 Men’s Soccer Team will be recognized at halftime. Purchase Tickets
Saturday, October 19, 2024
10:00 a.m.
Bed Races
Through Atchison and up the main campus drive.
10:30 a.m.
Women’s Basketball Alumni Game
Takes place in the Old Gym in the Haverty Center.
11:00 a.m.
Volleyball vs. Park University
At Ralph Nolan Gymnasium in the John Paul II Student Center. Purchase Tickets
11:00 a.m.
Alumni Alley Tailgate
Bring your tailgate to Alumni Alley on the practice football field right next to Larry Wilcox Stadium. We will provide tents, you bring the Raven Pride!
1:00 p.m.
Football vs. Missouri Baptist
At Larry Wilcox Stadium. Hall of Fame Inductees will be honored at halftime:
- 1934-35 Men’s Football team
- Mary Timmons Flynn ’79, Player, Coach, Administrator
- Kyle Greig ’12, Men’s Soccer
- Chris Klyczek ’86, Men’s Baseball
- Angeline Finazzo Kinman ’09, Women’s Soccer and Women’s Basketball
5:30 p.m.
Hall of Fame Banquet
The induction ceremony and banquet take pace in the Dining Hall. Registration Available Soon.
Back in 2024! Alumni Alley Homecoming Tailgate
A central location for alumni and their families to tailgate, meet-up with friends and reminisce!
Alumni Alley will be set-up on the practice field, upper parking lot west of the Larry Wilcox Football Stadium. Ravens Kids Zone (inflatables) will be adjacent to the tailgate.
What is provided, what should I bring?
Benedictine is providing tents, a few tables and chairs will be available under each tent. Alumni are invited to bring their tailgate to the tents; food, beverages, tables and chairs.
Several Athletic programs are planning tailgates, watch for communications from coaching staff for more details.
How can I find my friends?
Tents will be designated by class decades or athletic programs. Please let us know (RSVP here) if you plan to attend, by doing so we can properly allocate space.
Where can I park?
Ample parking is available in a newly paved parking lot adjacent to the practice field. Parking is also available in the Amino Center lot. Handicap parking is located in Amino Center parking lot.