HOMECOMING 2009 is right around the corner!! We have a great show lined up and can't wait to see everyone! Please click here to view schedule information for Homecoming weekend and to register. Registration must be complete by September 17th!!

WHAT TO WEAR For Homecoming this year, please wear black dance pants (or pants you can move in), Alumnae orange baby t, Alumnae jacket, and tennis shoes. Feel free to wear a white long sleeve shirt under the baby t.

SCHEDULE
Friday, October 9
2:00 p.m. Registration, Harding Band Building
5:00 p.m. Illinette Half-Time Routine Rehearsal, Outside Harding Band Building (may be in Huff Gym); Dinner available in Harding Band Building - pick up before coming to rehearsal
7:30 p.m. Drill Rehearsal—Halftime Drill, Memorial Stadium
9:30 p.m. Colonnades Club Reception Sponsored by Athletics

Saturday, October 10
6:15 a.m. Registration, coffee, and donuts, Harding Band Building
7:15 a.m. Drill Rehearsal—Pre-game and Three-In-One, Irwin Football Facility
8:10 a.m. Rehearsal with Marching Illini, Memorial Stadium
9:00 a.m. Set seating in stands, rehearsal, and lunch, Memorial Stadium
10:40 a.m. Pre-game Performance, Memorial Stadium
11:15 a.m. Kickoff—Illinois vs. Michigan State, Memorial Stadium

If you cannot attend Friday's practice, you will not be able to perform in the half-time show; however, you are more than welcome to attend Saturday's practice and perform in pre-game! If you are unable to attend any of the practices, please feel free to join us on the field for dancing/cheering on the sidelines.

Alumnae "Favors"
JACKET The official alumnae jacket is made of spectrum nylon with a special water and wind resistant finish. It has a heather jersey lined body and hood with nylon lined sleeves. It has an open bottom with elasticized cord and cordlock and the hood rolls into the collar. Each jacket comes custom embroidered with the alum's first name. The cost is $40.59. Click for a picture of the front and a pictures of the back.
BABY TEE After its introduction in 2005, the orange baby tee became a huge success. This cotton tee has a block I on the left breast with the alum's first name in script just below. "Illinettes" is spelled out in blue capital letters across the back. The cost is $18.40.
HOW TO ORDER Please e-mail Kelly Ruehl at kellyruehl@yahoo.com to give your size.
Got Pictures?
2008 Homecoming pictures are here but we need more! Please e-mail Devon with any and all pictures of the event. We would also love to post pictures of past years (cheering, dancing, social, whatever)!
Contact Info
For more information on Homecoming events, contact Devon Gravely at uidancer@yahoo.com. If you are planning to attend any of the events, please email Devon to be added to the list.