The Appalachian Alumni Association will make special presentations including the Distinguished Alumni Awards. Celebrate the Appalachian spirit with alumni, students and friends on Duck Pond Field to kick off the weekend's activities. Bonfire and pep rally with Appalachian cheerleaders, Marching Mountaineers and football team.
Fireworks show following pep rally.
The kick-off dance is traditionally a great place to meet your alumni friends for the weekend. Listen and dance to music provided by DJ Chad Sain '84. Invite your college buddies to meet you at the alumni center, and grab a biscuit provided by Dan'l Boone Inn. University club and organization floats will join the Marching Mountaineers for a fun parade for everyone. All 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th and 30th reunion class members are encouraged to meet at the black and gold Alumni Headquarters tent before the football game.