Dear Fellow Alumni,
“I can’t stop the rain.”- Missy B. Elliott
While the theme of Homecoming was officially “Where Dreams Come True,” Missy B. Elliott’s lyrics may have been more accurate. Despite all of the hard work and planning, the weather chose not to cooperate and the parade had to be cancelled.
But while it may have dampened the clothes and shoes of the numerous alumni and families who showed up to walk in the parade, it didn’t dampen our Griffon spirit, as the rest of the Homecoming activities continued on.
Arts, Beats, and Treats continues to grow in popularity. After the parade, community members flooded the Blum Union lobby for free family activities and continued on to the tailgate – the tailgate that ended up being inside as well. It was exciting to see numerous alumni pick up their new “Griffon Alumni” shirts, but even more exciting to see was the all young kids wearing “Future Griffon” shirts.
These events continue to grow, and we are seeing more and more legacy students at Missouri Western, something that bodes well for our future. While the storms may have placed a cloud over our Homecoming day, it could not diminish our Griffon spirit. One of the great things about a storm is that we always know a silver lining and bright future are ahead. Homecoming was a microcosm of the bright future we all look forward to at Missouri Western. Go Griffs!
Dr. Robert Sigrist ’95