ECC Homecoming 2026
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ECC’s first ever Homecoming celebration is over. Thank you to everyone who supported and attended the many events held throughout the week. Plans are already underway for next year’s Homecoming Celebration. In the meantime, please enjoy some photos from this year’s Homecoming and thank you again for celebrating Once a Spartan Always a Spartan.
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A Beloved Mascot Spotted at Homecoming
ECC’s very own Spartacat makes an appearance in Reunion Hall
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PTK Reunites
Phi Theta Kappa is well represented in both memorabilia and by alums at the PTK reunion as part of the Spartan Welcome Home Picnic
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A Cozy Give-away
Once a Spartan Always a Spartan blankets are a fun give away at the picnic.
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Early Childhood Alums Gather
Picnic attendees enjoy the Early Childhood Reunion table.
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Show Your Spartan Spirit
Homecoming merch
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Dr. Heinrich Celebrates in Style
President Heinrich shows off her face paint and Spartan Spirit.
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Welcome to Indoor Picnic
ECC Alum and Staff member, Sarah Staynor welcomes guests to the Welcome Home Spartan Picnic
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Three Generations of ECC Alums Celebrate
Eric Larson (ECC Foundation Board Emeritus) and Sharon Fisher Larson (ECC Alum and Retiree) front row are joined by Shannon Hernandez (’89), Mariana Hernandez and Isabela Hrenandez (‘20) back row as they enjoy the Spartan Welcome Home Picnic.
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Homecoming MVP’s
Hanne Giovenco and Jeremiah Afonrinwo are crowned Homecoming MVP’s at HOCO Hype Spirit Night. Both are soccer players and team captains.
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Aged to Perfection
A centerpiece from the Aged to Perfection Wine Tasting event to raise money for the ECC Culinary Arts Study Abroad program.
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Raise a Glass
Wine glasses await attendees at the Aged to Perfection Wine Tasting event.
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Celebrate in Style
Designed and carved by Chef Patrick Stewart and ECC students Danny Miller and Tony Vyleta, this wine themed ice sculpture glows at Aged to Perfection wine tasting.
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ECC Alums Come Back and Give Back
ECC Alums who are also members of Goodly Creatures Theatre include from L to R Katrina Syrris, Cameron Rathjen, Nathan Chesterfield (back row), Cynthia Santa and Laura Velez (front row). Goodly Creatures Theater performed a wonderful adaptation of “As You Like It” as part of the Come Back and Give Back fundraiser for the Liberal, Visual and Performing Arts program at ECC.
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Celebrating ECC Through Theatre
Katie Storey (ECC Alum), Jennifer Rakow (ECC Trustee), Michael Storey (ECC Alum and ECC Foundation Board member) and Steve Delaney (cast member of Goodly Creatures Theatre) enjoy the pre-performance reception at the Spartan Terrace.
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All the World’s a Stage
Goodly Creatures Theatre cast member, Norm Read.
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Celebrating ECC’s Liberal, Visual and Performing Arts through Shakespeare
The cast of As You Like It is joined by ECC Trustee Chair Jennifer Rakow (far left) and ECC President Peggy Heinrich (first row far right).