🎉 Welcome Home, Alumni!

E. J. Hayes Alumni Association, Inc. – 2026 Homecoming Weekend

September 18–19, 2026

Reconnect with classmates, celebrate cherished memories, and enjoy an unforgettable weekend filled with fellowship, food, entertainment, and tradition. Whether you're returning for the first time in years or you're a longtime attendee, there's something for everyone at the 2026 E. J. Hayes Alumni Homecoming Weekend!

📅 Friday, September 18

🤝 Meet & Greet

🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Kick off Homecoming Weekend by reconnecting with classmates, teachers, and friends in a relaxed atmosphere.

✨ Enjoy:

• Light hors d'oeuvres

• Fellowship with alumni and guests

• A great opportunity to reconnect before Saturday's festivities

  
  

🎉 Saturday, September 19

🍳 Alumni Breakfast

🕗 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Start the day with a complimentary breakfast shared among alumni, family, and friends.

Free Breakfast

• Donations are welcomed

• Open to alumni, family, and friends

Please Note: The Alumni Center will close immediately after breakfast.

🎪 Tailgate & Vendor Set-Up

🕙 Begins at 10:00 AM Time may change if a parade is scheduled.

Vendor Information

• Vendor setup begins at 10:00 AM

• Vendor area closes at 6:00 PM

For vendor information, contact:

• Thelma Purvis

• 📞 252-789-1074

• 📞 252-792-0606

  
  

🏛️ Annual Alumni Meeting

🕐 1:00 PM

Current financial members are invited to attend the annual business meeting.

Important:

• Building access during the meeting is limited to current financial members only.

  
  

🎟️ Ticket Raffle Drawings

🕓 4:00 PM Location: Front Steps of the Alumni Center

🎫 Raffle Tickets

• 6 Tickets for only $5

• Tickets available until 3:45 PM

• You do not have to be present to win!

💰 Prize List

🥇 $500 Cash

🥈 $300 Cash

🥉 $250 Visa Gift Card

🏅 $200 Visa Gift Card

🛍️ $100 Walmart Gift Card

📦 $75 Amazon Gift Card

💃 Adult Dinner & Dance Social

🕖 7:00 PM – Midnight

End Homecoming Weekend with an elegant evening of dining, dancing, and celebration.

👔 Dress Code

Formal Attire

🌟 Theme

"An Evening in Paris"

🎟️ Ticket Prices

VIP Section

• Single: $75

• Couple: $130

Floor Seating

• Single: $55

• Couple: $70

🍷 Cash Bar Available (Wine & Beer)

🎫 Purchase Tickets

Tickets may be purchased from:

Angela Bell📞 252-789-1074

or any E.J. Hayes Alumni Association Board Member.

• Corine Johnson Pou, President - 📞(252-792-7943)

• Karen Huff Dameron, Vice President - 📞(252-809-3281)

• Robin Brown

• Verlon Goddard - 📞(252-217-9971)

• Kimberly Griffin

• Latoya R. lee

• Joseph Moore - 📞(1-321-663-0013)

• Ronald Pou

• Thelma S. Purvis - 📞(252-792-0606)

• Carolyn E. Thompson

• Doris S. West - 📞(252-799-0559)

• Jerry wilson

❤️ We Can't Wait to Welcome You Back!

Join us for a weekend filled with tradition, laughter, memories, and celebration as we honor the proud legacy of E. J. Hayes Alumni Association. Bring your classmates, family, and friends—we look forward to celebrating with you! 🎉