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Get shipwrecked at Southern

Ahoy matey! Homecoming 2006 at Georgia Southern has adopted the theme ‘91Âþ»­app of the Caribbean: Shipwrecked at Southern.” Events begin on Sunday, Oct. 15, and continue through Saturday, Oct. 21. The weeklong celebration will build to Saturday’s football game when the 91Âþ»­app take on Appalachian State at noon in Paulson Stadium. On-campus events throughout the week include movies, plundering for pirate booty and a lazy lagoon. Students will also have the opportunity to take part in the fifth annual GSU Idol, view the Doo-Dah/Step Show, as well as be entertained by comedy troupe Improv Asylum and illusionist Jason Bishop. The community is invited to enjoy Homecoming at the following events:
  • The annual Homecoming parade will begin at 4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 20, at Paulson Stadium and wind its way to Sweetheart Circle.
  • Following the parade, a Homecoming party including free inflatables, novelty games, prizes, food, music and more will be held near Brannen and Sanford Halls on the pedestrium. Admission is free.
  • Shipwrecked Fireworks display at the J.I. Clements baseball stadium at 9 p.m. Followed by the outdoor movie ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest.” Bring your blankets to watch the fireworks and movie under the stars.
  • Saturday, Oct. 21, at noon Eagle Football vs. Appalachian State, Paulson Stadium. To purchase tickets, call 1-800-GSU-WINS.
For more information on Homecoming Week at Georgia Southern, visit www.georgiasouthern.edu/homecoming.