Bailey Braatz
  • Communication
  • Class of 2017
  • Hanover, MN

Bailey Braatz, Buffalo, MN, Royalty Candidate for Homecoming at the U of M Crookston

2016 Oct 6

Candidates for homecoming royalty were announced recently at the University of Minnesota Crookston. Homecoming week kicks off on Monday, October 10 and runs through the week culminating on Saturday, October 15. Homecoming royalty will be crowned on Wednesday, October 12 at 7 p.m. in the Kiehle Auditorium followed by the comedic genius of Tyler Boeh.

Candidates for homecoming royalty include Bailey Braatz, a senior majoring in business from Buffalo, MN (55313).

The theme for homecoming week is "The Golden Years" and marks the 50th anniversary of the campus as an institution of higher education.

Recognition of the Outstanding Alumni, the Abbey Award recipient, and the induction ceremony for the Athletic Hall of Fame will be held during the annual Alumni Awards Celebration on Friday, October 14.

Other Saturday activities include Golden Eagle Football at 1 p.m. vs. University of Mary at Ed Widseth Field; Golden Eagle Volleyball at 4 p.m. vs. Minot State University in Lysaker Gymnasium; and the Alumni Hockey Game at 6 p.m. in the Crookston Sports Center with Marv Mattson, former faculty member, announcing the game.

For more information on Homecoming 2016, visit www.umcrookston.edu/homecoming.