Homecoming
Each Warner graduate carries their own unique story and legacy. Homecoming is the the time of year that we get to highlight and celebrate those legacies. This year’s Homecoming is filled with celebrations and events for our alumni. Learn more about what’s going on during Homecoming below. We’d love to see you!
Homecoming 2025 Schedule
Below is a schedule for Homecoming 2025. Some details may change, new events will be added,
so continue to check this page for updates.
| Monday, October 20th | |
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| 7:00 PM | Faculty & Staff vs. Student Softball Game |
| Tuesday, October 21st | |
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| 7:00 PM | Women’s Volleyball vs. Trinity College – Senior Night |
| 8:00 PM | Bonfire and Worship at the Courtyard |
| Wednesday, October 22nd | |
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| 10:00 AM | Chapel with guest speaker Dr. Michael Sanders |
| 7:00 PM | Women’s Soccer vs. Keiser University |
| Thursday, October 23rd | |
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| 2:00 PM | Dr. Gentry Sutton’s Inauguration Ceremony at First Baptist Church of Lake Wales |
| 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Sneaker Formal at the Turner Athletic Center |
| Friday, October 24th | |
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| 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Alumni Check-In, Registration, and Hospitality – Name tag pick-up, event information, and complimentary coffee. |
| 1:30 PM | Ping-Pong with the President Tournament Finals – A week-long bracket-style single elimination tournament among students culminates with the finalist facing off against President Sutton in the championship match. |
| 6:00 PM | President Sutton Meet and Greet – Casual come-and-go reception for alumni, students, parents and friends to meet Gentry and Brooke Sutton. |
| 7:00 PM | Block Party at the Courtyard – Celebrate the start of Homecoming Weekend with a relaxed gathering of alumni along with students and friends complete with Food Trucks, Inflatables, and Music. Fun for all ages, fantastic for young families and children. Fireworks begin at dark! |
| Saturday, October 25th | |
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| 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Alumni Check-In, Registration, and Hospitality – Name tag pick-up, event information, and complimentary coffee. |
| 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Touchdown Tailgate & Cook-Off – Tailgating is open for all and features a Cook-Off Competition for the Best Barbecue, Best Sides Dish, and Best Decorate Tailgate. |
| 2:00 PM | Women’s Volleyball vs. Ave Maria University |
| 3:00 PM | Football vs. Ave Maria University – Halftime Coronation of Homecoming King & Queen Coronation |
| 7:00 PM | Men’s Soccer vs. Southeastern University |
| Sunday, October 26th | |
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| 9:00 AM | Traditional Worship Service at South Lake Wales Church of God |
| 10:30 AM | Contemporary Worship Service at South Lake Wales Church of God |
Stop by the Union
Can’t get enough coffee? Stop by the Student Union during Homecoming to get your fix! The Union is open all week:
7:45am-9pm Monday-Thursday
7:45am-7pm Friday
4-9pm Saturday & Sunday
Join the Celebration
We want to make sure that all of our Homecoming activities are the best they can be for everybody. You can help us do that by registering for Homecoming so we know how many people to expect. Registration will open on September 2. Come back to this page to sign up then!
