Homecoming

Inclement weather threatened the weekend full of 50th anniversary festivities planned for the first weekend of October, but the Westminster faithful were not to be deterred!

A soggy homecoming football game on Friday night was graced by the evidence of God’s covenant with his people, a beautiful rainbow that arced across the field just before kickoff, then Saturday morning dawned clear and bright.

Families from near and far made their way to Westminster’s campus to reminisce over old times and see changes to the campus that have been made since they attended as students. Memories and stories were shared as children had the opportunity to see where mom or dad spent so much time as a child.

One of the most popular activities of the day on campus was the alumni soccer game. Dr. Brower served as referee, and kids cheered on their fathers as good natured alumni battled it out on the pitch. The cornhole tournament was another popular choice.

Later that evening, more than 140 alumni and their spouses gathered in downtown Augusta on the rooftop deck of Sole restaurant. Every effort had been made to locate beloved previous faculty members and request their attendance. It was a pleasure for alumni to spend time with teachers who shaped them, like Mike Merwin and Andy Menger. Conversation and stories of Westminster exploits, experiences, and adventures flowed freely.

While literally dampened, Homecoming Weekend was a wonderful reminder that Westminster is so much more than just a place to develop one’s mind for one short season of life.

Lifetime friendships are made here.