Homecoming, loosely defined, is the tradition of alums returning to college campuses during the fall, seeing new developments on the grounds of their alma mater, reuniting with old classmates and reminiscing about memories and activities surrounding the college experience. I’m pleased that this tradition is alive and well on the Tabor campus.
Homecoming week is one that I always look forward too. It is exciting to see so many people return to campus, rekindling old friendships and catching up with developments in each others lives. It is amazing to see the fabric of the Tabor experience that has been woven through the decades – with each new class making their own contribution while clinging to the framework that makes Tabor so unique.
From the Festival Dinner, MusicFest, football game, class reunions and kids activites – not to mention the Golden brunch and the German buffet lunch, all provide wonderful opportunities to interact and engage with Tabor alums and supporters. I relish in hearing the stories of where their degrees have taken them and the difference they are making around the globe. I’m regularly amazed at some of the unique opportunities God has provided our graduates to take the Tabor Experience out into the world.
This year I am personally looking forward to a Commitment reunion. The singing group that I was a part of in my college days will reconnect and reunite around the piano and sing to our hearts content. some of these people I have not seen for over 35 years. Although they have seen my picture, I have not seen theirs… so i might not even recognize them.
It’s not too late to take part in the 2011 Homecoming. Registration is available online under the Alumni section. Plan to join us today! Come see what is happening on campus, and share in the celebration of our fourth consecutive year of record enrollment – and the largest student body ever in the history of the school. These are exciting times, we hope that you’ll make plans to join us.
He truly believed that attitudes are a choice and he always seemed to chose positivity. He was always thankful. He said thank you often. Little things, things that others took for granted he was grateful for and would communicate it. He seemed content with whatever came his way. Situations that would cause others concern and frustration seemed to not have that impact on Will. He always was content. I will miss him… at lunch… at ball games… at Tabor events. I was told that on his deathbed he was till trying to convince those who were caring for him to attend Tabor. May his tribe increase. (
They are tied closely to the Christian Reformed Church with a Reformed Church in American college just 12 miles down the road. Many who work there have given their lives to the college. The names are predominately Dutch and many are related to each other. The college’s US News ranking this year was 4th. Academic creativity and innovation is impressive. Some facilities are astounding while others are aging and need some help.
Arts and Craft Fair. Tens of thousands descended on our hamlet for the annual Hillsboro Arts and Craft Fair. Some say 40,000+. The streets were lined with booths, parking was at a premium, and people came from all over the United States. My job was to greet people at the door of the food booth that was sponsored by the Tabor Women’s Auxiliary which served verenike, sausage, zwieback, and moos. People came licking their chops and left rubbing their stomachs. This is a day when groups and families from all over the nation come to Hillsboro to meet, enjoy the fair, and catch upon each others lives. I met one group that had people from California, Colorado, Texas, and Kansas gather for the weekend and take in the fair. My thanks to Edith Regier, Betty Fruechting, Beth Cox, Debbie Allen, and Peg Glanzer for all the planning and organizing that they did to make it a success. And to the many volunteers who worked so hard to raise money for a special project at Tabor. In the past they have purchased chairs, banners, office furnishings, Christmas lights, china, outdoor lighting, and many other improvements. This year it will be a new ice cream freezer for the cafeteria. Churches from both the Central District and Southern District provided the verenike, moos, and zwieback. Sausage came from Dale’s, and Vogt’s. Even the president’s granddaughter got in on making verenike.
Adams House Reunion. For five years, Tabor alumni who lived in Adams house have gathered to reminisce and reconnect. This year it was in Hillsboro. At Tabor, one makes friends for life.
The stands were almost full for the football game. Tailgating parties in the parking lot. The Bluejay suite hosted the USD 410/Tabor College Task Force that worked so hard in building the stadium along with the USD 410 School Board. The game was a hard fought contest with Tabor coming out on the short end of a 41-37 score. At halftime we remembered Marcus Manny, the player who was tragically killed in a car accident last year. His family traveled to Hillsboro to witness the first game on the field.
