Photography by Elana Melzer, Madison Bonner and mckendreeu
From Bearcat Challenges to a victorious football game, this year’s Homecoming Celebrations were full of excitement and Bearcat Spirit.
Many RSOs participated in SGA sponsored Chalk the Walk throughout the week.
McK Media drew a variety of designs on the sidewalkGreen Team took the opportunity to spread their ambitions for campus The Theater Honors Society, Alpha Psi Omega, promoted their fall play “Ghost in the Machine” The amazing women from ELITE pose for a picture Delight Ministries spread the message of the Bible on McKendree’s Sidewalks (photo provided by Delight)
The faculty hosted their annual chili cook-off in the Lair Thursday. The delicious chili went quickly.
Chili on the go!
A new edition this year, the Bearcat Challenges, was hosted by CAB throughout the week. McKendree Students had to go online and vote for which students they wanted to see complete the daily challenges. The challenges took place in the Lair, and videos were posted to the CAB Instagram @mckendreecab. Check out McK Radio Head Producer Elana Melzer crushing the competition in the donut eating contest here!
Quad Games were hosted Friday afternoon.
Fraternity Alpha Delta Gamma came through helping pass out the free pizza Mini Golf caused heated competitions! Faculty member Larry Davis got pied in the face!
Coach Kari Kerkhoff took her chances with the dunk tank.
Seconds before disaster And she’s in!
Friday night karaoke got Bearcats pumped up for the upcoming Football game.
Karaoke outside of AmesBearcats got on stage and sang their hearts out Students left their dorms Friday evening for free ice cream.
Students, staff, and alumni made the most of tailgate despite the cold weather.
McK Dance Team showing off their moves McKendree Cheer is ready to go! Director of the Spirt Band, Andre Sonner, poses for a picture Spirit Band waits for the call to start playing The final score of the football game and the end to an amazing Homecoming week.
This Homecoming week was one for the history books.
Elana Melzer is a senior communication major from O’Fallon, Illinois. They enjoy writing along with creating podcasts for the McK Radio. Elana also plays euphonium in McKendree’s bands. Elana loves being silly and often carries tiny plastic babies or tiny plastic hands with her.
Madison Bonner is currently a freshman at McKendree. She works at the Hett and enjoys being highly involved in clubs and activities. Madison is also a Senator for McKendree's SGA, a member of the Honors Program, and a member of KΣT. Her hobbies include reading, writing, and gaming, as well as creating art and photography. Though she is currently undecided, Madison has a variety of interests and is currently exploring several different subjects before choosing a major. During her time at McKendree, she hopes to make an impact and make the most out of the next four years.
