This year, to ensure the health and safety of the Maryville community, homecoming was held virtually. The week included on-demand activities like cooking demonstrations from Maryville’s Chef Bernard Pilon, live virtual events such as Trivia Night and a socially-distanced drive-in movie. Even when technically apart, the Maryville community knows how to connect!
ONCE A SAINT, ALWAYS A SAINT
Maryville homecoming offered something for everyone! Alumni registered for this year’s homecoming represented every decade from the 1950s through 2020.
CONNECTING AROUND THE WORLD
Going virtual allowed Saints from near and far to be a part of homecoming. This year, alumni from 30 states and four countries connected for the festivities.
FLAT LOUIE
Like “Flat Stanley,” virtual homecoming participants were invited to bring to life the Maryville mascot by decorating Louie and including him as they participated in homecoming events.
SPIRIT SWAG
A special Homecoming 2020 collection was released on the M Store+, featuring give-back shirts. A portion of all sales from the collection were donated back to the schools and colleges and athletics programs at Maryville.
TRIVIA NIGHT
Virtual Trivia Night allowed Maryville alumni, faculty, staff and students to compete against each other in real time in categories like “Let’s Talk Books” and “Meet Me in the Lou.”