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HOMECOMING WEEK WEEK OF

CELEBRATION LEGACY. . . IT’S A GREAT DAY TO BE A TITAN

The Albany Tech Titans officially kicked off the 2022-2023 basketball season Thursday, November 3, 2022, at ASU HPER Gym on the East Campus with the Lady Titans vs. Chattahoochee Valley Community College starting at 5:30 pm, and the Titan Men vs. Thomas University JV at 7:30 pm. The theme for the week is "LEGACY… IT'S A GREAT DAY TO BE A TITAN” which was one of Dr. Parker’s frequent quotes.

Homecoming activities were scheduled all week long, October 31 through November 4. ATC kicked off the week's events on Monday, October 31, with "It’s a Great Day to Jump Off Homecoming.” Events included the ATC Leadership Team “leading” with coffee and doughnuts at 7:45 am, a Celebrity, Cowboy, or Cowgirl Dress up, Tiny Titans Sweet Retreat, Bring Your Own Picnic Basket and Picnic on the Lawn with G & S Experience Band, Titan Spirit Door Challenge, and an Art Exhibit in the LEC Student Center.

Tuesday, November 1, at 12 noon was "It’s a Great Day to Boom Through the Era with the Titans." This included a Legacy Tree Planting – Remember the Titan, Dr. Anthony Parker at 10:00 am, Booming with the Barbers and Cosmos Sequel of an Era Show with DJ Dollar Bill, Program Reunions, and Titan Spirit Door Challenge Judging.

Wednesday, November 2, was "It's a Great Day to Be at the Tech." This included "I Love My Tech Block Party on the Quad," Art Jubilee judging, Get Your Game On at the gaming truck 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Lip Sync competition, and Chalk on the Quad. There was also a homecoming canned goods competition with programs collecting canned goods for the food pantry.

Thursday, "It's A Great Day to Tailgate" was the pregame tailgating event for students, faculty, staff, and alumni. There was an on-campus parade featuring Monroe High and Dougherty High School Bands. Attendees officially met the Titans at the tailgate, and Mr. and Ms. ATC and Little Mr. and Miss ATC was crowned at the games, which started at 5:30 pm. Miss ATC Jayla Monique Gilbert, is a Business Healthcare Technology major and Mr. ATC Antonio James, is a Barbering major.

Homecoming week ended with "It's A Great Day To Be A Titan" Spirit Day on Friday, November 4. Employees and students were encouraged to wear Titan gear and the college colors, red and black.

This season, the Titans had 4 returning players from last season, with 1 returning starter. The Lady Titans had 6 returning players with 2 returning starters.

BLOCK PARTY IN THE QUAD

TAILGATING

Being physically located in a section of our community that would benefit from the court’s Albany Works! program, we were delighted to offer the use of our Moot Court classroom for the planned night court session.

Kenneth Singleton, Dean of Academic Affairs