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 and 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 – Sikes Family Field |
| Tuesday, October 21st | |
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| 7:00 PM | Women’s Volleyball vs. Trinity College – Senior Night – Turner Athletic Center |
| 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 – South Lake Wales Church of God CMC |
| 7:00 PM | Women’s Soccer vs. Keiser University – Soccer Field |
| Thursday, October 23rd | |
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| 2:00 PM | Dr. Gentry Sutton’s Inauguration Ceremony at First Baptist Church of Lake Wales |
| Friday, October 24th | |
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| 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Alumni Check-In, Registration, and Hospitality – Rigel Student Center – Name tag pick-up, event information, and complimentary coffee. |
| 1:30 PM | Ping-Pong with the President Tournament Finals – Rigel Student Center – 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 – Rigel Student Center – 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 – Ratzlaff Building – Name tag pick-up, event information, and complimentary coffee. |
| 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Touchdown Tailgate & Cook-Off – TYE Athletic Field – 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– Turner Athletic Center |
| 3:00 PM | Football vs. Ave Maria University – TYE Athletic Field – Halftime Coronation of Homecoming King & Queen Coronation |
| 7:00 PM | Men’s Soccer vs. Southeastern University – Soccer Field |
| 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. Register using the link below!
Register for Homecoming
