Groesbeck Homecoming

Homecoming week is upon us and a full two days of homecoming festivities are planned. The Groesbeck Ex-Students give annual honor awards each year to a few individuals, as well as choose honorees for the parade floats, a parade marshal, host a lunch, and assist in 50-year diploma presentations and pre-game ceremonies.

This year’s honor float has been chosen as ‘all current and past FFA members and their staff’, they will have their own float in the parade and will be honored at the pregame ceremonies.

Each year the Ex-Students invite the G.H.S school classes to pick a parade theme and this year they chose ‘Board Games’. Each G.H.S. class will have their own float decorated with that theme in the parade.

Bonfire Canceled

Due to ongoing drought conditions, the homecoming bonfire has been canceled. The City of Groesbeck and Groesbeck PD are working with GISD to develop another date for the senior class to have a Senior Bonfire. More information to follow at a later date.

Ex-Student Queen

The Groesbeck Ex-students also select an annual Ex-Student Homecoming Queen, they will be announced at the pregame ceremony on homecoming night. A full feature will be published next week.

Mr. & Mrs. Homecoming

William C. Turner & Marsha (Scott) Turner has been chosen as Mr. & Mrs. Homecoming by the Blackshear- Washington Alumni Association. See Mr & Mrs. Homecoming 2023

The special honor classes for this year are the Groesbeck High School Class of 1973. The classes will receive their 50-year diplomas following the homecoming lunch on Saturday, and will also be honored during pregame ceremonies on Friday. See GHS Class of 1973

2023 HOCO Parade Marshall

The Exes chose Tom Hawkins for the 2023 Parade Homecoming Parade Marshall.

Sometimes known as ‘Mr. Homecoming’ - Tom Hawkins has been a long-time citizen of the community and involved in all organizations and boards as well as was the previous owner and Editor Emeritus of the Groesbeck Journal.

Reception for Tom Hawkins

On Friday, Sept. 15 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. a homecoming reception for Homecoming Parade Marshal Tom Hawkins will be held at the Groesbeck Journal, 115 N. Ellis, Groesbeck. Come enjoy refreshments and visit with Mr. Hawkins. Tours of the old Linotypes and the press will be available during this time. From 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. you can find Tom at the Masonic Lodge Stew Supper at GHS. See 2023 Homecoming Parade Marshall

Masonic Lodge Stew Supper

The Groesbeck Masonic Lodge will host their Scholarship Fundraiser Stew Supper at Groesbeck High School before the football game from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A dinner of Stew, Cornbread, Drink, and dessert will cost $ 10 per person. All proceeds will benefit the Groesbeck Masonic Lodge Scholarship given out annually.

Pregame Ceremony

The pregame ceremonies kick off at 6: 30 p.m. with a game time of 7:30 p.m. with the Groesbeck vs. Crockett game at Goat Stadium. If you are to be honored you must be on the field by 6 p.m.

Homecoming Parade

On Saturday, Sept. 16 at 10: 30 a.m. the Groesbeck Homecoming Parade will take place in downtown Groesbeck. Please see 2023 Parade Lineup 

Ex-Student Lunch and 50-year diplomas

Following the parade, The Groesbeck Ex-Student lunch is planned to start at 11 a.m. at Groesbeck Convention Center, 106 E. Navasota. Lunch will be sandwich plates with chips, fruit/ veggies, and a drink for $12, catered by Limestone Nutrition of Groesbeck. All proceeds will benefit the Groesbeck Ex-Students Association and the annual scholarships.

Blackshear Washington High School Historical Dedication and Unveiling

The Blackshear Washington High School Historical Dedication and Unveiling will take place at 1:00 p.m. between the Red Goat Cafe and Kid’s Care Academy. A reception will follow with a special presentation at the Enge Washington Gym ( Old Jr High White Gym) An honor will be held for all Qualifying and State players (that either qualified for State or went to State) in any sport in high school. As well as a special presentation honoring an annual community honoree in the community. Please contact Michael Graves for more information at 254645-1411.

2023 Homecoming Reunions

Class of ‘73 at the home of Jimmy & Jill Harryman, 208 Frost Creek Ave, Groesbeck Saturday, Sept. 16 - 6:00 p.m. Bring chips and dip.

Class of ‘68 at Springfield Hall, Park Rd. 35, Groesbeck Saturday, Sept. 16 - 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Class of ‘83 at Boyson & Teresa (Pennington) Theiss’ house in Thornton Saturday, Sept. 16 - 4:00 p.m.

Class of ’93 at the home of Kenton Chase. 204 N. Burrow, Groesbeck Saturday, Sept. 16 - 4:00 p.m.

Class of 2013 at Old Union Civic Center Saturday, Sept. 16 - 6:00 p.m.

Class of 2018 at Thornton Slab Saturday, Sept. 16 - 7:00 p.m.

Ex-Students Association dues needed

The Groesbeck Ex-Students Association would like to thank all of those for paying their annual class dues.

Class dues are $15 each to help with the homecoming festivities but more importantly, to help our seniors have a fair shot at being awarded Ex-Student Scholarships this year.

Please send dues to Groesbeck Ex-Students Association, PO Box 657, Groesbeck, TX 76642, or Venmo Groesbeck Ex-Students Association @ junewietzi Paying your ex-student dues will aid in that endeavor. You may also make donations in memory of a friend or loved one. Every little bit helps.