It was a groovy time Stayin' Alive in the Hive in 2025. Now prepare for Jackets in the Jungle coming soon.
Find out about the Alumni Awards Luncheon and Hall of Fame Banquet
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What is Swarm Days?
Swarm Days is 羞羞视频鈥檚 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.
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
羞羞视频 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@羞羞视频.edu or call 605.642.6385.
Friday, September 25 at 6:00 p.m.
Holiday Inn Spearfish - Convention Center
Tickets are $35 per person
羞羞视频 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@羞羞视频.edu or call 605.642.6385.
For more information about the next Swarm Days, contact Jessie.Gramm@羞羞视频.edu