A Weekend of Axe-citement: Celebrating Acadia's Homecoming
Katherine Morrisey (she/her) is a second-year History student and student content creator. In her free time, she enjoys making art, reading, playing in the Symphonic Band, and planning the Acadia Makers’ Market.
Acadia’s Homecoming brought students, alumni, and the Wolfville community together for a weekend full of celebration, school spirit, and lasting memories!
Fall Convocation
Our weekend kicked off on Friday with fall Convocation, welcoming more than 110 new alumni to the Acadia community.
Pro Tip: Join in on the ‘Convo Line’ before the ceremony! This is how we cheer on our peers with noisemakers and signs as they make their way to Convocation Hall.
Packed with graduates, faculty, and family members, the ceremony was a lovely way to celebrate the accomplishments of our newest alumni. The occasion made this Homecoming especially more memorable, bringing together generations of Acadia alumni to celebrate Acadia’s continuing legacy.
Saturday Morning
We started our morning at the Wolfville Farmers’ Market to get breakfast and groceries for the busy weekend. Throughout the town, it would be quite hard to miss our crowd! Decked out in our finest red and blue attire, we were just beginning to show Wolfville our energy as we waited for the formal festivities to begin!
As the afternoon approached, we moved to the Festival Theatre parking lot for AXEfest! With bouncy houses, free food, giveaways, and plenty of opportunities to gather with friends, the event brought us together before heading over to support the Axemen.
Pro Tip: Staying nourished throughout the weekend is a must, so make sure to take advantage of the free food throughout events!
The Alumni Barbeque at the Clark Terrace gave graduates and members of the Acadia community another chance to reconnect, share stories, and celebrate their ties to Acadia.
Football Game
Our unmatched energy continued to Raymond Field, where our Axeman faced off against the Saint Mary’s Huskies. We put up a strong fight, scoring 12 points in the second quarter before the Huskies secured a 23-13 victory. Despite this, the crowd continued to show its support throughout the game, with the Acadia Dance Collective delivering an entertaining halftime performance, and Acadia Gameday Cheer helping the us show our support for the Axemen.
Pro Tip: A must for the bleachers at Raymond Field is to bring a warm sweater or blanket so you can enjoy the game without being subject to our quickly changing weather in the Valley!
Concert
As the sun went down, we continued our celebrations with a concert hosted by the Acadia Students’ Union featuring Rankin MacInnis and the Broken Reeds. The performance rounded out Saturday night with live music and a chance for students and community members to come together after a full day of homecoming festivities.
Pro Tip: Especially for this event, buying tickets in advance is a must if you want to get a good spot for the concert!
Acadia Cleans Up Nice
Homecoming weekend concluded on Sunday with Acadia Cleans Up Nice, bringing volunteers together to help tidy campus and surrounding areas. Their efforts helped make Acadia look its best as students prepared to return to classes after the fall study break.
From welcoming new graduates to cheering on the Axemen, enjoying local festivities, and giving back to the community, Homecoming was a reminder of what makes our campus feel special. It was a weekend filled with Acadia spirit, community connections, and memories for us to carry into the rest of the Fall semester.