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Today! – Colonels’ Kick-Off – Friday, September 8th

Join us today from 4-5:30 PM at the Henry Student Center for a community-based event that serves as a way to build school spirit and show support for our student-athletes as we begin the academic year.  A major component will be the official “send off” of our new Wilkes branded Martz buses.

Event Timeline is as follows:

  • 4pm – event begins:  music, food, games and giveaways
  • 5pm – WCLH DJ introduces Wilkes Chorus performance of the Alma Mater, Martz bus trip raffle winners announced, Pep Band and Cheerleaders perform, 2-4 representatives from each team report to HSC 1st floor to be lined up for “Parade of Colonels” 
  • ~515pm:  Parade of Colonels begins (each team is announced, representatives exit SUB and take place by buses for photos), football loads buses and buses depart for Munson with officer escort.

Questions? Contact the President’s Office at 570-408-4000 or bridget.giunta@wilkes.edu.