Spring Reunion Weekend 2024

Our inaugural Spring Reunion Weekend presented by Edward Jones, Ed Krahwinkel will offer a wide variety of programming celebrating our alumni and friends The Wesleyan Way. Check out the schedule below and keep scrolling to register!

Friday, March 1

Basketball Alumni Pickup Game
5 p.m. | Jones Gymnasium
1121 Scherm Rd., Owensboro, Ky. 42301
Cost: FREE

All men’s & women’s basketball alumni are invited back on the court to see if they’ve still got it in this co-ed pickup game hosted by Coaches Drew Cooper, Nicole Nieman & Caleb Nieman. Guests are welcome to attend.

The Wesleyan Sweethearts Game Show
6 p.m. | Jack T. Wells Activity Center
3300 Frederica St., Owensboro, Ky. 42301
Cost: $25/person
*Doors open at 5:30

A Newlyweds Show-inspired gameshow featuring 3 pairs of Wesleyan Sweethearts competing for the ultimate prize – bragging rights as the superior couple. The show will be hosted by WBKR’s Chad Benefield ’93 and will feature high quality production, a delicious dinner, some friendly competition and is sure to be full of laughs. Learn more about the highlight of Spring Reunion Weekend here

Saturday, March 2

Pre-Game Party with the President
10 a.m. | President’s Home
3100 Frederica St., Owensboro, Ky. 42301
Cost: FREE!

Join us for a special pre-game party hosted by President Tom Mitzel featuring delicious brunch refreshments and a build-your-own Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar. 

Panther Basketball Doubleheader
12 p.m.; 2:15 p.m. | Owensboro Sportscenter
1215 Hickman Ave., Owensboro, Ky. 42301
Cost: $10* (basketball & cheerleading alumni receive 2 complimentary tickets; basketball season ticketholders do not need additional registration)
*Tickets must be purchased through the Owensboro Sportscenter here.

Join us for a Panther Basketball doubleheader as the men’s and women’s team take on Trevecca Nazarene at home. We’ll recognize all basketball & cheerleading alumni in attendance between games. All basketball & cheerleading alumni who pre-register will receive 2 complimentary tickets to the game. Tickets are available at kwcpanthers.com. All are welcome!

Post-Game Reception
4:30-6:30 p.m. | Bayside at The Party Space Place
5010 Wildcat Way, Owensboro, Ky. 42303
Cost: $10 (1858 Society members receive 2 complimentary tickets)

We’ll be bringing the inaugural Spring Reunion Weekend to a close with a Post-Game Reception at Bayside at The Party Space Place, a local venue owned by basketball alumnus Marshall ’11 and Allyson (Forrest) Sanders ’05! Join us for music, heavy appetizers, a cash bar and fun afternoon celebrating with the Wesleyan family. 1858 Society members will enjoy 2 complimentary tickets to the reception. All are welcome! 

 

If you have any questions, contact the Office of Engagement at 270-852-3140 or alumni@kwc.edu.