GCCC Alumni Association to Host Third Annual Alumni Tailgate on August 29

[Garden City, KS] August 13, 2026

The Garden City Community College Alumni Association invites all Broncbuster alumni and their families to reconnect and celebrate at the Third Annual Alumni Tailgate on Saturday, August 29, 2026, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Broncbuster Stadium.

The annual event offers alumni an opportunity to reconnect with classmates, celebrate Broncbuster traditions, and welcome another exciting year of GCCC athletics.

In addition to the tailgate, all GCCC alumni and their families will receive free admission to the Broncbusters’ 2026 home opener against the Independence Community College Pirates at 7:00 p.m. Catering for the tailgate will be provided by Great Western Dining.

While attendance at the tailgate and football game is free for all alumni, attendees are encouraged to become members of the GCCC Alumni Association to support alumni programming, student scholarships, and opportunities that strengthen the Broncbuster community. Membership also includes a variety of exclusive benefits, including:

  • Digital copy of GCCC Annual Report Magazine & GCCC Endowment Association Annual Report
  • Alumni Newsletter and special announcements via email
  • Priority invitations to GCCC events
  • GCCC Alumni decal
  • Exclusive Alumni news and announcements
  • 10% discount at Broncbuster Bookstore

"The Alumni Tailgate is a great opportunity for Broncbusters of all generations to come back to campus, reconnect with old friends, and celebrate everything that makes GCCC special," said Scott Kedrowski, Dean of Advancement & Alumni Relations. "Whether you're a longtime Alumni Association member or returning to campus for the first time in years, we look forward to welcoming you home."

The GCCC Alumni Association fosters lifelong connections between alumni and Garden City Community College by supporting alumni engagement, networking opportunities, scholarships, and programs that benefit both graduates and current students.

To learn more about the GCCC Alumni Association or become a member, visit www.gcccks.edu/alumni.

For additional information about the Alumni Tailgate or Alumni Association membership, contact Scott Kedrowski, Dean of Advancement & Alumni Relations, at scott.kedrowski@gcccks.edu.

Promotional graphic for a GCCC Alumni Association Tailgate featuring football players on the field. Event details: Sat., Aug. 29, tailgate at 6 p.m., game at 7 p.m. at Broncbuster Stadium. Free admission for alumni and family.

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