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Homecoming weekend Oct. 2-3 kicked off with an energetic performance by Recycled Percussion, the same group that was recently seen on “America’s Got Talent” television show.

Recycled Percussion gave an energetic performance, their last college performance before heading to Las Vegas.	Fans enjoy Recycled Percussion’s entertaining show.

Following the concert, all were invited to watch a fireworks display on campus.

UF’s fireworks display could be seen across the city of Findlay.	Dr. DeBow Freed was among those in the crowd watching fireworks.

Saturday morning activities began with the annual 5K and Little Oiler Fun Run. The male overall race winner was Aaron Beach with a time of 16:34, and the overall female was Alice Essinger with a time of 20:17. The first place alumnus was Matt Gillman with a time of 18:27, and the first place alumna was Morgan Greeno with a time of 25:01. The first place male student was Tom Brown with a time of 19:50, and the first place female student was Kymry Brooks with a time of 21:47.

Two runners check out their grab bags prior to Saturday’s 5K race.

Derrick the Oiler gives a runner a high-five as she finishes the race.

The University honored several alumni during Homecoming at its Alumni Association Annual Breakfast. Click here to read more about each honoree.

Back row: David Danhoff ’77, Jeanne Rustic ’87, Coach Richard Strahm and Stacy (Glidden) Westfall ’97 Front row: Dr. Raeburn ’56 and Marcelene (Owens ’59) Wallen and Linda Greene, accepting the award for her late husband, Mark Stanley Greene ’70

A ceremony, held Saturday morning on the steps of Shafer Library, announced the establishment of the Class of 1959 Scholarship Endowment Fund, which is fully endowed and is especially for an education major, and the Class of 1959 University Archives Endowment Fund, which will support the care and well-being of the archives. Additional gifts are needed to fully fund the archives endowment.

Dr. DeBow Freed speaks to those in attendance at the Class of 1959 class gift ceremony.

Later, alumni and students gathered on the front lawn of Old Main to watch the annual golf cart parade, vote on their favorite cookies baked by student organization members and mix and mingle with friends.

The Oiler Environmental, Safety and Health Organization won first place, by popular vote, in the golf cart parade.

A future UF Oiler enjoys a pony ride during the front lawn activities.

At the football game Saturday afternoon, the Oilers won 42-27 against Hillsdale College.

The Marching Oiler Brass signifies the beginning of the game.	The UF Oilers score a touchdown!

During halftime, the Homecoming court nominees were announced, and Dane Allard and Shana Schnipke were named king and queen.

The 2009 Homecoming court: Amanda Reiss, Adam Houser, Shana Schnipke, David Nelson, Melinda Bednarik, Shawn Caruso, Kimberly Eaken, Mike Blinn, Breanne Bowers, Bryant Weyrick, Jamie Poston and Dane Allard.	Tory Shepard, winner of the student spirit contest, and Dane Allard pose for a photo after the coronation ceremony.

Shana Schnipke and Dane Allard are happy to represent UF as Homecoming queen and king.

For information about additional alumni events, contact the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations.