October 24-25, 2025
A celebration of your alma mater! Benedictine College welcomes back alumni, students, families and friends of the college. The beds will be racing, the Raven Regiment will be marching, the teams will be striving for victory, the Athletic Hall of Fame class will be inducted, and the residence halls will be competing for the Raven Cup, the coveted Homecoming Championship Trophy. Join us for Homecoming Week!
Schedule of Events
Friday, October 24, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Raven Golf Classic Tournament
At the Atchison Golf Club at Bellevue
1713 Country Club Rd
Atchison, Kansas 66002
4:00 p.m.
Homecoming Parade
Through Atchison and up the main campus drive
5:00 p.m.
Women’s Soccer vs. Grand View University
Legacy Field
5:00-9:00 p.m.
Bavarian Blast
The Monks of St. Benedict’s Abbey invite alumni to join in celebrating Homecoming with an evening of prayer, fellowship, and good cheer.
- 5:00 p.m. Vespers with the Monks in the Abbey Church
- 5:30 p.m. Dinner at the Abbey’s Return to Nazareth Prayer Garden, featuring beer brewed by Br. Maximilian.
- Socializing continues until 9:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Women’s Volleyball vs. Missouri Baptist University
At Ralph Nolan Gymnasium in the John Paul II Student Center
7:30 p.m.
Men’s Soccer vs. Grand View University
At Legacy Field
Saturday, October 25, 2025
9:00 a.m.
Bed Races
Through Atchison and up the main campus drive
11:00 a.m.
Women’s Volleyball vs. William Woods University
At Ralph Nolan Gymnasium in the John Paul II Student Center.
11:00 a.m.
Alumni Alley Tailgate
Bring your tailgate to Alumni Alley on the practice football field next to Larry Wilcox Stadium. We’ve got the tents ready—just bring your favorite tailgate food, good company and plenty of Raven pride!
1:00 p.m.
Football vs. William Woods University
At Larry Wilcox Stadium. Hall of Fame Inductees will be honored at halftime:
- Charlie Gartenmayer’79
- George Papageorgiou (posthumously)
5:30 p.m.
Hall of Fame Banquet
The induction ceremony and banquet take place in the Dining Hall.
- 5:30 p.m. Reception
- 6:00 p.m. Dinner
- 7:00 p.m. Induction Ceremony
Alumni Alley Homecoming Tailgate
A central location for alumni and their families to tailgate, meet-up with friends and reminisce!
Alumni Alley will be set up on the practice field, upper parking lot west of the Larry Wilcox Football Stadium. Ravens Kids Zone (inflatables) will be adjacent to the tailgate.
What is provided, what should I bring?
Benedictine is providing tents, a few tables and chairs will be available under each tent. Alumni are invited to bring their tailgate to the tents; food, beverages, tables and chairs.
Several Athletic programs are planning tailgates, watch for communications from coaching staff for more details.
How can I find my friends?
Tents will be designated by class decades or athletic programs with clear signage for each. Please let us know (RSVP here) if you plan to attend, by doing so we can properly allocate space. Please note tents are shared by class decade or athletic program and are not reserved for individual alumni or friend groups. We do encourage you to rally your friends to join in the festivities.
Where can I park?
Parking is available in a paved lot adjacent to the practice field. Parking is also available in the Amino Center lot. Handicap parking is located in Amino Center parking lot. No vehicle parking is permitted on the grass surrounding Alumni Alley.
