Fuqua School will kick off its homecoming week, “Conquer the Celtics,” on Monday. 

The week of celebration ignites school spirit with daily theme activities, pep rallies, a campus wide picnic and a powder-puff football game. The Fuqua School Student Cooperative Association, Alumni Association, Fuqua School Band, Varsity and JV cheerleaders and countless faculty, staff and students have worked hard to make this year’s event amazing. 

In keeping with tradition, upper school students will participate in Fuqua’s Day of Service, helping with community service activities in and around the Farmville area. Fuqua School encourages students to take part in community service projects throughout the year to encourage responsible citizenship.  Upper school students are required to complete 40 hours of community service as a requirement for graduation.  Middle school students also participate in community service activities on campus, which will benefit local non-profits. 

Continuing a long-standing tradition, pre-game festivities Friday, Oct. 9, will include the Ruritan Stew at 5 p.m. at the Ruritan Shelter.

This year’s pre-game festivities will include the presentation of the Homecoming Court and the crowning of the 2015 Homecoming Queen at 6:45 p.m. Kickoff between the Fuqua Falcons and the Roanoke Catholic Celtics is at 7 p.m.  Half-time festivities will include a special dedication and performances by the Fuqua School Band and Cheerleaders.

Following the game, all alumni are invited to an Alumni Association social with good music, good food and good friends.  Homecoming week concludes on Saturday evening with the upper school dance in the Lower School Commons.  The introduction of the Homecoming Court will kick off the evening promptly at 8 p.m.