Waynesburg U. crowns 2024 Homecoming King and Queen during halftime

Waynesburg University's 2024 Homecoming King and Queen, Josiah Gordon and Macy Moore, were crowned during halftime of the annual Homecoming football game Saturday, Oct. 19, where the Yellow Jackets defeated Bethany College 34 to 14.

This year's Homecoming celebrations centered around the University's 175^th Anniversary, "175 Years of Light," and took place from Thursday, Oct. 17, through Saturday, Oct. 19.

Gordon is the son of Elvira Gordon and the late Neil Gordon of Strongsville, Ohio. He is a senior forensic accounting major and serves as president of the Business Club and Upper Room on campus. Gordon is also a member of the International Honor Society for Business, Management and Administration, Sigma Beta Delta.

In his free time on campus, Gordon enjoys playing the keyboard and bass guitar. He also plans to join the men's tennis team in the spring.

"Being named Homecoming King definitely came as a surprise to me, as I firmly believe each person on the homecoming court had an equal shot at winning," shared Gordon. "It's an honor to have been chosen by my peers to represent the University in this manner. It serves as a humbling reminder that what all of us do daily matters and can have an impact on others, whether we are aware of it or not. I want to continuously strive to do better every day that I am blessed to be alive, and it is not something I want to ever take for granted."

After he completes his undergraduate degree in the spring, Gordon will join the internal audit department at PNC Bank in Pittsburgh full time while he pursues his Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree and prepares to take the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) exam.

Moore is the daughter of Russ and Lisa Moore of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. She is a senior early childhood education (special education) major and serves as Bonner Leadership Team Member and service site coordinator for the Bonner Scholarship Program, Vice President of the International Honor Society of Education, Kappa Delta Phi, and Freshmen Bonner Mentor.

In addition to her membership in the Bonner Scholarship Program and Kappa Delta Phi, Moore is also involved in Council for Exceptional Children.

"I am incredibly honored to be named Homecoming Queen," Moore said. "Every lady on the court is amazing, and I feel so fortunate to have shared this experience with them. My dad has been a football coach for as long as I can remember, and I've grown up by his side each football season. Being crowned Homecoming Queen feels like the perfect conclusion to my football journey with him. I'm deeply grateful to everyone who voted for me and to the wonderful friends and family who supported and encouraged me throughout this experience."

After graduation, Moore plans to secure employment as an elementary school teacher.

Alumni gather outside of The Denny House during the All-Alumni Celebration and Combined Class Reunion.

Homecoming 2024 activities began Thursday night with a virtual trivia night for all alumni.

In-person events began Friday with an afternoon of Alumni Golf at the Greene County Country Club and a dedication for The Villacampa Family classroom in Hanna Hall 204 on campus. In the evening, the All-Alumni Celebration and Combined Class Reunion was held at The Denny House, where the reunion classes of 2019, 2014, 2009, 2004, 1999, 1994, 1989, 1984, 1979, 1974 and 1969 were recognized. The evening also featured a special celebration of the 175^th Anniversary.

Several events took place on Saturday, which included a few new events and special dedications.

In addition to the 28^th Annual 5K Run/Walk, reunions were held for graduates of the Baseball Program, with a special baseball alumni game; the Departments of Biology, Environmental Science and Health Science and Chemistry and Forensic Science; Department of Education; Stover Scholars; Department of Nursing; and Women's Soccer.

The Class of 1969 was honored at a reunion breakfast for their 55^th reunion year and the Class of 1974 celebrated their 50^th reunion with a brunch at the President's House.

Special dedications of the bricks purchased as part of the 175^th Anniversary Fundraising Initiative were held separately at their respective locations: Cusick Court, Veterans Memorial Plaza and John F. Wiley Stadium.

The night concluded with the men's and women's soccer games against Franciscan University.