Register now for Homecoming 2022!

We are excited to announce the schedule for WMA Homecoming 2022
Honoring WMA Classes of 2012, 1997 and 1972

Re-Dedication of the Old Post Office - NEWWMA Museum

Chief Warrant Officer 4 David Ratcliffe, WMA Class of 1998, Retirement Ceremony

WMA Classes of 2012, 1997 and 1972 Reunion

REGISTRATION DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

Registration is Closed

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Mandatory Fun Committee

Jim Sellers, Bob Van Horn, Tom Hanks and Charles Dan Matthews have been appointed as 2022 co-chairs for the 2022 “Homecoming Mandatory Fun Committee”

Adult Beverages

The Museum (via the “Homecoming Mandatory Fun Committee”) will provide refreshments, beer and wine (but no hard liquor) for all social events in the Park. If that is not to your liking, you are encouraged to BYOB/L.

Parking

Suggested primary parking location is along Main Street between 13th and 15th Streets (along the Goose Pond).

Secondary parking location is in the Bank Midwest parking lot on the southwest corner of Main Street and 13th Street


Schedule of Events

Thursday, September 29, 2022

7:00pm – 10:00pm
Merrymaking & Volunteer Appreciation
*** Museum Sponsored ***)
Casey’s Pizza
Alumni Quadrangle/Old Boy Walk and Old Boy Bunker
1351 Main Street | Lexington, Missouri

Friday, September 30, 2022

10:00am – 6:00pm
Homecoming Registration and Check-in
M1 - Dragon's Den
1128 Main St, Lexington, MO
10:00am – 6:00pm
WMA Museum Open to Visitors
100 S. 13th Street | Lexington, MO
10:00am – 4:00pm
Annual Ed Ellis Golf Tournament
Shirkey Golf Club
901 Wollard Boulevard | Richmond, MO
12:00pm – 3:00pm
Tri-Military Trap Shoot
WMA/Kemper/MMA Alumni Tournament
Prairie Grove Shotgun Sports
1420 County Road 276 | Columbia, MO
5:00pm – 6:30pm
In-Depth Guided Tour and Discussion of WMA Museum and Park
(Led by George Hittner, Jennifer Kerr and Monte Lauderdale)
WMA Museum – Main Entrance (enter via 13th Street)
6:30pm – ??:??am
Hot Dogs, Burgers, Brats, Bonfire and Alumni Social
(*** Museum Sponsored ***)
Lexington Goose Pond (BONFIRE)
Alumni Quadrangle/Old Boy Walk and Old Boy Bunker
Live Music: The Bucket Band

Saturday, October 1, 2022

11:00am – 12:00pm
CW4 David Ratcliffe, WMA Class of 1998, Army Retirement Ceremony
WMA Museum Hall of Honor (enter via 13th Street)
12:00pm – 12:45pm
Wentworth Museum/Old Post Office Grand Opening Ceremony
WMA Museum – 13th Street Main Entrance
12:45pm – 2:00pm
Wentworth Museum Sponsored Community Luncheon and Festivities
(*** Museum Sponsored ***)
Maid Rite(for lunch ordering and take-out)
Alumni Quadrangle/Old Boy Walk and Old Boy Bunker
2:00pm – 4:30pm
WMA Museum and Old Post Office Open to Visitors
4:30pm – 5:30pm
WMA Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
WMA Museum Hall of Honor (enter via 13th Street)
5:45pm
Tribute to John D. Groendyke and Dedication of the John D. Groendyke Bell Tower
WMA Memorial Park
1351 Main Street | Lexington, Missouri
Immediately Following
Tolling of the Bell and Memorial Bagpipe Ceremony
John D. Groendyke Bell Tower
Immediately Following – 9:30pm
WMA Museum Annual Banquet
WMA Museum – Basement (enter via the WMA Park)
9:30pm – ??:??am
Alumni Social
(*** Museum Sponsored ***)
Alumni Quadrangle/Old Boy Walk and Old Boy Bunker
Live Music: The Bucket Band

Sunday, October 2, 2022

10:00am – 10:30am
WMA Final Parade Flag Ceremony
The Doughboy - Courthouse Lawn
(Museum Hall of Honor – in the event of inclement weather)
10:30am – 12:30pm
Brunch – Ham Fat Fajitas/Open Q&A with Museum Executive Committee
(*** Museum Sponsored ***)
WMA Museum (catered by Las Carretas)
12:30pm – 1:30pm
WMA Museum Annual Business Meeting
*** Museum Members Only ***
WMA Museum
1:30pm – 4:00pm
WMA Museum Open to Visitors
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published 8/4/2022