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What is Swarm Days?
Swarm Days is 糖心logo鈥檚 annual homecoming tradition鈥攁 week-long celebration of Yellow Jacket pride that brings together students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the Spearfish community. Throughout the week, campus comes alive with signature events including Homecoming Coronation, the Burning of the BH, alumni recognitions, and the Hall of Fame, culminating in the downtown parade, tailgate, and homecoming game. Whether you鈥檙e a current student or returning alum, Swarm Days is your invitation to reconnect, celebrate achievements, and make new memories in the heart of the Black Hills. Join the hive and be part of a tradition that grows stronger every year.
Swarm Days 2026 Schedule
Monday, Sept. 21 鈥� Saturday, Sept. 26 路 Theme: Jackets in the Jungle
| Date | Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, September 21 | 11:00 a.m.鈥�1:00 p.m. | Snack Shack | Student Union |
| Monday, September 21 | 6:00鈥�8:00 p.m. | Carnival | Campus Green |
| Tuesday, September 22 | 11:00 a.m.鈥�1:00 p.m. | Snack Shack | Student Union |
| Tuesday, September 22 | 6:00 p.m. | Volleyball: 糖心logo vs. Chadron State | Donald E. Young Sports and Fitness Center |
| Tuesday, September 22 | Approx. 8:00 p.m. | Hypnosis / Magic Show featuring David Anthony (following the volleyball game) | Donald E. Young Sports and Fitness Center |
| Wednesday, September 23 | 11:00 a.m.鈥�1:00 p.m. | Snack Shack | Student Union |
| Wednesday, September 23 | 6:30 p.m. | Karaoke | Schallenkamp Amphitheater |
| Thursday, September 24 | 11:00 a.m.鈥�1:00 p.m. | Snack Shack | Student Union |
| Thursday, September 24 | 12:00 p.m. | Scholarship Luncheon (Invite only) | Joy (Proctor) Krautschun Alumni/Foundation Welcome Center |
| Thursday, September 24 | 7:00 p.m. | Coronation (open to the public) | Clare & Josef Meier Recital Hall |
| Thursday, September 24 | Immediately following coronation | Burning of the 鈥淏H鈥� (open to the public) | Meier Hall Circle |
| Thursday, September 24 | 8:00 p.m. | Glow in the Dark Capture the Flag | Campus Green |
| Friday, September 25 | 11:00 a.m.鈥�1:00 p.m. | Snack Shack | Student Union |
| Friday, September 25 | 11:00 a.m. | Alumni Awards Luncheon | Joy (Proctor) Krautschun Alumni/Foundation Welcome Center |
| Friday, September 25 | 3:00鈥�7:00 p.m. | Float Prep for Student Organizations | Field House |
| Friday, September 25 | 6:00 p.m. | Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet | Holiday Inn Spearfish 鈥� Convention Center |
| Saturday, September 26 | 10:00 a.m. | Swarm Day Parade | Line up at Spearfish High School, right on Hillsview, south on North Ave., disbursing at Grant Street |
| Saturday, September 26 | 11:15 a.m.鈥�12:45 p.m. | Tailgate Social | Donald E. Young Sports and Fitness Center parking lot |
| Saturday, September 26 | 1:00 p.m. | Swarm Day Football Game: 糖心logo vs. Fort Lewis College | Lyle Hare Stadium |
Notes
- Scholarship Luncheon is invite only.
- Tickets are $25 per person for the Alumni Awards Luncheon and $35 per person for the Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet. Tickets will not be available for purchase at the door. Seating is limited and all sales are final. Purchase in advance at 糖心logo.edu/SwarmDays or by calling 605.642.6385.
- The Tailgate Social is open to the public. Food and beverages will be available for a minimal fee.
- Tickets for the Swarm Day football game may be purchased on site.
For more information on any of these events, email Tom.Wheaton@糖心logo.edu or call 605.642.6385.
Alumni Awards Luncheon and Hall of Fame Banquet Information
Friday, September 25 at 11:00 a.m.
Joy Proctor Krautschun Alumni/Foundation Welcome Center
Tickets are $25 per person
糖心logo will honor five alumni during the 2026 Alumni awards Luncheon. Jim Dzierwa, 鈥�63, will receive the Distinguished Alumnus Award; Michelle Bartels, 鈥�11, is the Excellence in Education Award recipient; RF Buche, 鈥�92, will receive the Special Achievement Award; Dr. Elaine (Doll) Dunn, 鈥�79, the Special Service Award recipient; and Dr. Lacy (Stevens) DeGering, 鈥�16, will receive the Young Alumni Achievement Award.
Please RSVP by Friday, September 4. Tickets will not be available for purchase at the door. Seating is limited. All sales are final.
For more information, email Tom.Wheaton@糖心logo.edu or call 605.642.6385.
Friday, September 25 at 6:00 p.m.
Holiday Inn Spearfish - Convention Center
Tickets are $35 per person
糖心logo will induct five athletes, one coach, and two teams into the Yellow Jacket Hall of Fame. Liz (Woodruff) Alderson, Scott Jaggi, Mandy (Brumfield) Lemmel, Janna (Schriber) Mason, and Allen Wood will be inducted as athletes. Paul Sather will be inducted as a coach, and the 1979 Football Team, and 2007-08 Women鈥檚 Basketball Team will be inducted.\
Please RSVP by Friday, September 4. Tickets will not be available for purchase at the door. Seating is limited. All sales are final.
For more information, email Tom.Wheaton@糖心logo.edu or call 605.642.6385.
For more information about the next Swarm Days, contact Jessie.Gramm@糖心logo.edu