PHOTO | RIK ANDERSEN
In 1959, Kimbrough Memorial Stadium opened its gates to what would eventually be the epicenter of WTAMU athletics.
As the years progressed, the landscape acclimated to the times and adjusted to the needs of the people.
Now, celebrating over 50 years of dedication, Kimbrough remains an icon for people all over the country.
From the largest stadium in NCAA Division II, to the conference record of 23,276 fans in attendance during homecoming in 2007, the future holds many possibilities for …

As I sat around, thinking about what to discuss that pertains to Homecoming, I found myself wondering what you, the students, really care about. So I took to the streets with my trusty pen and paper and asked you what you think of the WTAMU Homecoming festivities.
I asked 50 people what they thought, and this is what you said:

Question 1: What is your favorite activity leading up to Homecoming?

As you can see, people really enjoy the bonfire, even those who …

The WTAMU football team will have one final chance at claiming the Wagon Wheel trophy in the homecoming matchup against Eastern New Mexico University on Oct. 10 at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium.
The Buffaloes are coming off a Lone Star Conference loss to Midwestern State University, 31-19. The loss drops WT to an overall record of 1-5, (0-2 LSC South).  The Greyhounds of ENMU also suffered their second conference loss against Angelo State, 47-23. The Greyhounds are sitting at 2-4 overall (0-2 …

GRAPHIC | JONAS RIOS (Stock Photo from stock.xchng)
Homecoming week for West Texas A&M University is a busy week, to say the least. It’s an entire week of fun filled activities and events leading up to Saturday’s game against Eastern New Mexico University.
Traditional activities include a blazing bonfire, a scrumptious weenie and marshmallow roast, a hoot ‘n hollering pigskin review (pep rally) and of course a rockin’ homecoming concert by SafetySuit, whom by the way is cranking up the charts …

23,276 (10-13-07 vs. Eastern New Mexico – WT 62, ENMU 31)
22,993 (10-8-05 vs. Eastern New Mexico – WT 52, ENMU 51 ot)
19,380 (10-18-08 vs. #3-Abilene Christian – ACU 52, WT 35)
18,739 (10-4-08 vs. #17-Midwestern – WT 42, MSU 14)
17,127 (10-22-05 vs. Angelo State – ASU 58, WT 53)
16,481 (10-7-06 vs. #24-Midwestern – WT 29, MSU 27)
15,093 (8-29-09 vs. #1-Grand Valley State – GVSU 37, WT 23)
14,096 (10-24-05 vs. #3-TAMU-Kingsville – WT 28, TAMU-K 20)
13,641 (10-19-06 vs. #20-Abilene Christian – ACU …

Kayla Goodman
With homecoming activities underway all week, The Prairie wanted to be involved also. This issue is what we call “The Homecoming Issue.” All of the stories you will find in this week’s issue have something to do with homecoming.
As some of you know, this is Kimbrough’s 50th Anniversary, which is a special event we all get to be a part of. Some of the stories highlight this occasion as well as the overall traditions of …

PHOTO | FRANKIE SANCHEZ
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The honor and glory of a university is the legacy and traditions it has set in the midst of constant change and passing trends. In 1985, the Work-A-Thon became one of West Texas A&M University’s traditions, and has become the launching event to a week full of memories, school spirit and celebration.
Modeled after similar events at larger universities (i.e. Texas A&M University’s “Big Event”), the Work-A-Thon has become …

PHOTO | FRANKIE SANCHEZ – The Furness Brothers: Theo, Seb, and Dom
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The West Texas A&M Men’s Soccer team was never more of a brotherhood until now. Straight from Middlesbrough, England, the three Furness brothers take the field for the Buffaloes. Sebastian, 22, tends goal, while Dominic, 21, and Theodore,18, play in the midfield. For the Furness brothers, soccer has been a way of life rooted deep in their family.
“When my dad played soccer, …

Fair on the Square is an annual Homecoming Week activity. Several vendors fill up Canyon’s square with their booths on Saturday morning. There are informational booths, marketing booths, raffles, along with many booths selling all kinds of merchandise. There are other events, such as the Lion’s Club pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. and the Homecoming Parade that starts at 11 a.m. Fair on the Square begins at 9 a.m. and continues until 3 p.m.