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Murray State Homecoming Special Edition

Murray State hosted its annual alumni banquet at the Murray State Event Center in Ardmore, Oklahoma. This year's Distinguished Alumni, Athletic Hall of Fame inductees and Champion Award recipients were recognized.

Distinguished Alumni

Ann Holloway

Pictured with Murray State College Assistant Vice President of External Affairs Jordyn Frazier

Distinguished Alumni

Lorene Walker-Auld

Her award was accepted by her great nephew Drew Dennis.

Pictured with Murray State College Alumni Coordinator J.P. Johnson (left) and Murray State College Assistant Vice President of External Affairs Jordyn Frazier (right.)

Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee

Al Smith

Pictured with Murray State College Golf Coach Luke Coppedge (left) and Murray State College Assistant Vice President of External Affairs Jordyn Frazier (right.)

Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee

Mark Hamilton

Pictured with Micah Taylor (left) and Murray State College Assistant Vice President of External Affairs Jordyn Frazier (right.)

Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee

Tierani Smith

Pictured with Murray State College Executive Vice President of Finance and Operations Justin Cellum (left) and Murray State College Assistant Vice President of External Affairs Jordyn Frazier (right.)

Champion Award

Wade Middleton

Murray State College Bass Fishing Coach John Owen accepted the award on his behalf.

Pictured with Murray State College Assistant Vice President of External Affairs Jordyn Frazier (right.)

"A special thank you to J.P. Johnson and the Homecoming Committee for organizing an exceptional week of fellowship and activities. This celebration allowed us to honor our alumni and recognize their enduring dedication and service to Aggie Nation and beyond."

-- Dr. Tim Faltyn

Murray State College President

This event brought the vibrant essence of Murray State to downtown Tishomingo. Students and community members tested their knowledge at a Murray-themed trivia night. They explored community booths and carnival games scattered throughout downtown and took advantage of exclusive discounts while shopping on Main Street.

During Night on the Town, Dynamic Skies presented a drone show that displayed images that represent many of Murray State's organizations.

Murray State students, faculty and staff gathered at the Murray Event Center in Ardmore for an exciting watch party to cheer on the Aggies and Lady Aggies basketball teams. 

Murray State students, faculty and staff celebrated homecoming week by participating in the vibrant "Flood the Fountain" event, transforming into a striking Murray blue.

Students painted hay bales at the campus entrance in Murray State colors for the homecoming celebrations. The hay bales created a colorful and welcoming sight for students, faculty, staff and visitors alike.

To wrap up the homecoming celebrations, students, faculty, staff and community members were all invited to join in the excitement as we kicked off our homecoming basketball games.

The Murray State College Men's and Women's Basketball Teams won their first home games against Collin County Community College and Dallas College-Mountain View, respectively. Both teams are off to strong starts this season. The Lady Aggies hold a 4-1 record through their first five games, while the Aggies are 3-1 over their first four contests.