ESU Presents a Hollywood Homecoming

Posted by: Elizabeth Richardson on October 13, 2017, No Comments

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania invites alumni, students, faculty, staff, and members of the community to Homecoming 2017. This year’s theme, “Hollywood Homecoming,” will bring all the glitz and glam of Hollywood to ESU. An extended weekend packed with exciting activities kicks off October 19 with the 9th Annual Drag Show, hosted by Sharron Ann Husbands and Carolann Carolann, featuring the Hawthorn Hotties.

The main event will bring a bonfire to the rugby field behind Dansbury Commons. The bonfire will be the site of the Homecoming Royalty reveal, as well as feature performances from different organizations on campus. The bonfire will take place on Friday, October 20 from 7:30 p.m. until 9 p.m.

The Alumni Association welcomes back all alumni including the Class of 1967 who will be celebrating their 50 year reunion. This year’s Homecoming festivities also reach beyond campus and into the community, with 20 businesses in Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg participating in a Paint the Town competition. In addition to painting storefront windows, ESU will also have a presence on Main Street in Stroudsburg where flags featuring the institutional and athletic logos will continue to hang until October 23.

All activities listed below are open to the general public:

Thursday, October 19

Drag Show – “Lights, Camera, Drag Show”

7 p.m., Abeloff Center for the Performing Arts

Cost: $5 general admission, $10 VIP admission. Tickets can be purchased in advance at The LGBTQA Center located in Shawnee Hall or at Abeloff on the day of the show.

Proceeds benefit ESU PRIDE Organization.

Friday, October 20

Remembrance Day

2 p.m., Beers Lecture Hall

ESU celebrates the lives of students, faculty and staff who passed away this past academic year.

Midnight Madness

6 – 7 p.m., Koehler Fieldhouse

Events include entertainment by the ESU Step Team, a slam dunk competition, and a first look at the 2017-18 Women’s and Men’s Basketball teams.

Bonfire and Homecoming Royalty

7:30 to 9 p.m., Rugby Field

Events include a pep rally with ESU athletic teams and coaches, the ESU marching band and cheerleaders and food trucks. The 2017 Homecoming Royalty will be announced.

Saturday, October 21

ESU Women’s Soccer vs. Edinboro

11:30 a.m., Eiler-Martin Stadium

Cost: $6 Adults, $4 children/seniors

ESU Women’s Swimming vs. Kutztown and Misericordia (Tri-Meet)

12 p.m. Koehler Fieldhouse

Cost: $6 Adults, $4 children/seniors

Warrior Carnival

1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Minsi Hall Parking Lot

Enjoy amusement rides and carnival fare with family and friends.

ESU Football vs. Bloomsburg

4:05 p.m., Eiler-Martin Stadium

Cost: $15 chairback tickets, $10 general admission, $5 children/seniors. Tickets can be purchased in advance at

www.esuwarriors.com/2017HomecomingFootball

For more information on any of the homecoming events, please contact Rachel DiStefano, resident director, at 570-422-4015 or rdistefano@esu.edu. Information can also be found at esu.edu/homecoming.