Like bees to honey, Homecoming drew more than 1,300 back to the Georgia Tech campus for reunions, football and fun in October.

Highlights of the weekend included President Wayne Clough presenting the annual State of the Institute address, seminars at the Global Learning Center, Buzz's 25th birthday celebration at Buzz Bash and the Yellow Jackets' 24-7 defeat of Duke's Blue Devils.

With a swarm of former Buzzes roaming campus for their reunion a certain amount of mischief was bound to be afoot, but no one expected it on the football field. At least Duke didn’t.

The surprise gridiron play came when Tech quarterback Reggie Ball tossed the football to running back P.J. Daniels, who then lofted it for a 13-yard touchdown to Calvin Johnson.

Janice N. Wittschiebe, Arch 78, M Arch 80, Alumni Association vice chairman for activities, served as Homecoming chair. She was given a ride in the rumble seat of the Alumni Ramblin' Wreck driven by chairman Carey H. Brown, IE 69, in the annual parade.

"Homecoming is our largest alumni event and we work to make it better every year," said Vallee Donovan, Mgt 93, vice president for events and travel. "Our newest Homecoming events, Buzz Bash — this was the fifth year — and alumni seminars are traditions that are deepening every year. Strengthening alumni relationships to Georgia Tech through these events benefits everyone — our alumni, Georgia Tech and the Alumni Association."

Alumni gathered under the West Stands for the gold medal award-winning Buzz Bash reunion celebration featuring food, fun, entertainment and a laser show. Young alumni congregated in the loft and Buzz, who turned 25, celebrated on stage with current and former mascots.

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