Everyone looks forward to the weekend, but this past weekend was extra special as families flooded Milligan’s campus for Family Weekend. There were a number of events held on campus including Mr. Buff, various sporting events and the Dean’s List ceremony.
The main event on Friday evening was the Mr. Buff competition, a male talent and beauty competition. After a series of performances from Milligan male students, it was Bradley Harvey who took the title of Mr. Buff with his winning magic act.
Friday and Saturday were both filled with several sporting events. Milligan’s softball team played a doubleheader against the University of Rio Grande, winning one of their four games. The baseball team had two home games as well and came away with two wins against the University of the Cumberlands and Ohio State (Lima). Both the Milligan’s tennis team and the men’s basketball team had blowouts over Johnson University. Tennis came away with a 7-0 win, and men’s basketball won their game 107-78.
Finally, topping off this eventful weekend was the Dean’s List ceremony on Saturday evening. Students who achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5 filled Seeger Memorial Chapel with their friends and family to celebrate their accomplishments. Dr. Craig Farmer delivered the keynote address, and students received their certificate from and shook hands with President Greer.
Along with these campus activities students were also encouraged to take their parents out and show them around the area. Freshman Alyson McMillan said she enjoyed the visit from her family who came from Salem, Virginia, for Family Weekend. McMillan took her family antique shopping in downtown Elizabethton and to one of her favorite places, the animal shelter. After dinner, McMillan’s family watched her walk across the stage and receive her certificate of achievement at the Dean’s List ceremony before heading home the next day.