Highlights from Homecoming weekend, October 21–23, 2016, included academic and arts events, athletic contests, a family-oriented picnic, a 5K run, tours of the under-construction Jim and Martie Bultman Student Center and other activities for alumni.

  • Participants running in a 5K race during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 21–23, 2016, with trees and other runners in the background.
  • A group of people standing near a registration sign for the Hope College Flying 5K Run, with a tent in the background.
  • A cheerleader performs a one-legged stunt on a grassy field during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 21–23, 2016.
  • A group of people of various ages, including a person with a walker and another holding a baby, stand together and smile for a photo in a well-lit room with large windows.
  • A person serves themselves food from a buffet table at a picnic event during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 21–23, 2016. Several bowls of food with serving utensils are placed on a table with a blue tablecloth, and other event attendees are visible in the background.
  • A group of smiling students on a football field during Hope College's Homecoming weekend. Two students in the front, a male and a female, are holding wooden shoes and bouquets, with the male wearing a blue crown and the female wearing a tiara. The background shows fall foliage and bleachers.
  • Two women pose with a large mascot wearing a navy blue outfit and orange accessories, while another person takes their picture during Hope College's Homecoming weekend.
  • A woman in a Hope College sweatshirt and straw hat laughs while holding a cookie in a crowded gymnasium during a Homecoming weekend event. Tables and people are seen in the background, with many attendees eating and socializing.
  • Three young women are jogging during the 5K run at Hope College's Homecoming weekend. They are wearing long-sleeve shirts with race numbers pinned to them, smiling and enjoying the event. The background shows a park-like setting with grass and trees.
  • A person rides a mechanical bull inside a gymnasium during the Homecoming weekend at Hope College. In the background, people are gathered around tables, some wearing Hope College apparel. The event appears lively with various activities taking place.
  • A choir director in a blue shirt leads a group of singers of various ages, who are standing and singing in a rehearsal room with a piano in the foreground during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 21-23, 2016.
  • Musicians perform on a stage in a gymnasium during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 21–23, 2016. In the background, tables and chairs are set up for a large gathering.
  • Participants running in the Flying 5K during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, with one man pushing a child in a stroller.
  • Three people stand and chat while holding plates of food at a gathering during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 21–23, 2016. Other attendees are visible in the background.
  • Three people stand and chat while holding plates of food at a gathering during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 21–23, 2016. Other attendees are visible in the background. A group of runners participating in the Flying 5K during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 21–23, 2016. The runners are dressed in athletic wear, with some wearing Hope College-branded shirts. Trees and other participants are visible in the background.
  • The Hope College football team, wearing navy blue jerseys and orange pants, stands in a group with their helmets raised and fists in the air, celebrating during Homecoming weekend, October 21-23, 2016.
  • A man wearing a Hope College jacket is smiling with a young girl on his shoulders. He is holding a piece of paper and is engaged in conversation with two other men.
  • A group of people smiling and conversing indoors during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 21–23, 2016.
  • A group of five runners at Hope College's Flying 5K event during Homecoming weekend, October 21–23, 2016. Four of them are wearing orange "Hope" athletic gear, and one is in a white shirt and orange shorts. They are posing together and smiling, with race numbers pinned to their outfits. Other participants and spectators are visible in the background.
  • A man and woman stand on a football field during Hope College's Homecoming weekend. The man, wearing a suit and a blue crown, holds a pair of wooden clogs and gestures towards the woman, who wears a red dress, a tiara, and holds a bouquet of flowers and another pair of wooden clogs. Both are smiling and appear to be enjoying the event. The stands in the background are partially filled with spectators.
  • A young woman and man, both wearing name tags and casual clothing, stand on a football field. The woman is holding a blue hat and smiling softly, while the man is laughing. The scoreboard and other people are visible in the background.
  • People, including children, gather outdoors near a tent during Hope College's Homecoming weekend. An adult in an orange shirt hands a water bottle to a child in a green jacket, while others stand nearby.
  • A group of students participating in a dance activity during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 21–23, 2016. Some are wearing casual attire with Hope College shirts, and a person in the background is speaking into a microphone. Musical instruments can be seen on stage behind them.
  • A group of runners participating in a 5K run during Hope College's Homecoming weekend. Several runners are wearing Hope College athletic gear and race bibs. Trees with autumn foliage are visible in the background.
  • Three people are conversing and smiling in a room with stacked boxes and empty chairs, during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 21-23, 2016.
  • A person wearing a green t-shirt and a headband is smiling while holding some items in their hands during Hope College's Homecoming weekend. A sunny outdoor setting with green grass and trees is in the background.
  • Three smiling young men with their arms around each other at the Hope College Homecoming weekend event, standing indoors with refreshments and other people in the background.
  • A man runs on a football field pushing a stroller with a young child, who is bundled up in a colorful blanket and wearing a fun hat, during the Homecoming weekend 5K run at Hope College. In the background, people are gathered near the sidelines, and some are seated on bleachers.
  • A person with long hair plays a drum set with multiple cymbals in a hall during Hope College's Homecoming weekend. Other attendees can be seen in the background, engaged in various activities.
  • A group of people of various ages stand in rows, singing during an event at Hope College. They appear focused and engaged, with some holding sheets of paper.
  • A group of people dancing together on a wooden floor, with some seated attendees and tables in the background.
  • A woman dressed in a pink jacket and black gloves is smiling and holding a piece of paper at an outdoor event during Hope College's Homecoming weekend. Other participants in the background are gathered on a grassy area, with some wearing athletic attire and bibs.
  • A group of students enjoying a lively moment together indoors during the Homecoming weekend at Hope College. They are smiling, laughing, and gesturing energetically, capturing the festive spirit of the event.
  • A group of young people, mostly women, are dancing indoors on a wooden floor. They are casually dressed in jeans, sweatshirts, and t-shirts, with some wearing Hope College apparel. The background features a basketball court with hoops and wooden paneling.
  • A football coach in a dark jacket and cap speaks to two referees in black and white striped shirts on the sideline during a game, with blurred players and coaches in the background.
  • A group of enthusiastic Hope College fans, some dressed in duck costumes and Hope gear, cheer in the stands during the Homecoming weekend in October 2016. Other attendees are seated in the background, enjoying the event.
  • A young woman rides a mechanical bull indoors at Hope College's Homecoming weekend event. She has one arm raised for balance and appears to be enjoying the experience. Around her, several people watch and take photos. The background shows the interior of a gymnasium with additional spectators and event decorations.
  • Runners participating in a 5K race during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 21–23, 2016, with numbered bibs and "HOPE" shirts, surrounded by spectators and autumn trees in the background.
  • Participants of the Flying 5K run walk and jog on a paved path during the Hope College Homecoming weekend. The group includes both men and women wearing athletic gear and numbered race bibs, surrounded by trees and tents in the background.
  • Four people running on a football field during the 5K run event at Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 21–23, 2016.
  • A crowd of people participate in various activities near a large white tent with the Hope College logo during Homecoming weekend. Some participants are gathered around a McDonald's tent, while others wait near portable restrooms. The event is set in a parking lot with a grassy area and trees in the background.
  • A Hope College football player in uniform, number 77, interacts with two children on the field during Homecoming weekend. One child holds a football while the player signs an autograph. Spectators and other participants are visible in the background.
  • Two men with race bibs numbered 72 and 20 pose with a mascot in a sailor outfit giving a thumbs-up during the Hope College Homecoming weekend 5K run. A blue vehicle with promotional decals is visible in the background.
  • A young woman rides a mechanical bull in a gymnasium during Hope College's Homecoming weekend. She is wearing a teal cardigan and a black T-shirt that reads "Dance Marathon." Several people in the background, some wearing Hope College shirts and cowboy hats, observe the activity.
  • Two participants in the Homecoming weekend Flying 5K run at Hope College, wearing matching long-sleeve shirts with race numbers 141 and 142, jog on a green field with a small crowd and stadium seating in the background.
  • Two runners participating in a 5K run on a football field during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 21–23, 2016. The runner on the left is wearing a red jacket and colorful shoes, while the runner on the right is wearing a Hope College athletic uniform. The field features the Hope College logo and goalpost in the background.
  • A chef wearing a Chicago Cubs hat and a white coat serves food to people at a picnic event during Hope College's Homecoming weekend. Red lantern decorations are hanging above, and attendees are seen in the background.
  • Two men smiling and posing for a photo at the Hope College Homecoming 5K run event, with one man giving a thumbs-up. Other participants and a tent are visible in the background.
  • A person rides a mechanical bull inside a gymnasium, smiling and holding a hat in the air. In the background, people are gathered at tables, some wearing "Hope College" shirts, during the Homecoming weekend at Hope College.
  • A group of people gathered under a tent during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 21–23, 2016. One person stands smiling with hands clasped, while others are engaged in conversation and activities. They are dressed in casual, sporty attire, indicating participation in outdoor events.
  • Students engaged in arts and crafts at a table covered with a red patterned cloth during Hope College's Homecoming weekend in October 2016. The table is filled with markers, crayons, and other craft supplies, and there are straw hats seen on the table.
  • The Hope College mascot in a blue and orange outfit jogging on a road during Homecoming weekend, with a white vehicle and green trees in the background.
  • Participants running and smiling during the Flying 5K event at Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 21–23, 2016. They are dressed in athletic wear with race bibs pinned to their clothing, and the background shows a park-like setting with trees and grass.
  • A person in a military uniform with various medals and insignia embraces another person wearing a cap and a blue jacket with an orange stripe during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 21–23, 2016.
  • A group of people gathered outside, chatting and preparing for a 5K run during Homecoming weekend at Hope College. One participant in the center is smiling and wearing a Hope College shirt and running attire. Trees and parked cars are visible in the background.
  • A diverse group of people, including students and alumni, stand in a choir formation, singing during a Homecoming weekend event at Hope College. A grand piano is visible in the foreground.
  • A group of people engaged in conversation at an indoor event during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 21–23, 2016. One elderly man is laughing while others listen and smile. A whiteboard with writing is visible in the background.
  • People serving food under a white canopy adorned with red lanterns during a Homecoming weekend event at Hope College. A man in a chef's uniform and black cap stands in the foreground, while a woman in a straw hat and white shirt serves food from a pot. Other attendees are visible in the background.
  • A student rides a mechanical bull in a gymnasium during Hope College's Homecoming weekend, October 21–23, 2016. Other students and attendees are gathered around, some watching and taking photos. The event is lively with various activities taking place in the background.
  • A young marching band member in a green and black uniform with a tall hat adorned with white feathers, holding a trumpet. The uniform has a yellow sash with "MCBA" written on it. Other band members are visible in the background.
  • A group of people standing and conversing in a classroom during Hope College's Homecoming weekend. A whiteboard in the background has "WELCOME Chapel Choir Alumni" written on it.
  • Three smiling women wearing straw hats and Hope College shirts pose together in a crowded indoor setting during Homecoming weekend.
  • Three musicians performing on stage, with the focus on a man in a leather jacket singing into a microphone.
  • Two people embrace inside a room with chairs and music stands; one person has a black eye patch and is holding a notebook with eyeglasses resting on it. Another person, seen from behind, stands nearby.
  • A group of people sing together in a choir room during Hope College's Homecoming weekend. A conductor stands in front of them while another person plays the piano. Various individuals hold sheet music and appear engaged in the performance.
  • Two people dancing energetically in front of a live band at Hope College's Homecoming weekend. The band members are playing guitars and singing, with drums in the background. The dancers are in a lively indoor venue with wooden barrels and stage equipment visible.
  • A group of people, some wearing cowboy hats, are dancing indoors on a wooden floor. In the background, there are people seated at tables and a large flag hanging on the wall. The atmosphere appears lively and social.
  • Hope College's mascot, dressed in an orange shirt and blue cap with an "H" on it, holds a colorful bouquet of flowers. The background shows a crowd of people in stadium seating during Homecoming weekend events.

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