Photo gallery: Food, fun and purple pride at the K-State Alumni Association’s 150th anniversary celebration

Posted September 30, 2024

150th Anniversary Celebration

There was plenty to celebrate in Manhattan on the last weekend in September. The weather was beautiful and sunny. The ’Cats defeated Oklahoma State 42-20 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. And the K-State Alumni Association celebrated its 150th anniversary with a purple pride filled party at the K-State Alumni Center and on the field at World War I Memorial Stadium. 

The event drew Wildcat fans of all ages and included free drinks and snacks; games and inflatables on the field; food trucks; music from the K-State Marching Band and In-A-Chord, K-State’s a capella group; special guest speakers K-State President Richard Linton and K-State basketball coaches Jeff Mittie and Jerome Tang; and more. 

“Our alumni staff did an excellent job hosting a fantastic event showcasing and celebrating 150 years of our great Association,” said Adam Walker ’04, ’09, K-State Alumni Association president and CEO. “They continue to live our mission to reach, connect and serve all K-Staters. Our alumni, friends and campus partners who joined us that evening thoroughly enjoyed celebrating our anniversary thank you!”

Purple crowd
Photo frame
Willie the Wildcat
Beverage tent
Ireland table
Young K-State fan
Photo backdrop
Music performance
Coach Tang
Merch table

A special thank you to our sponsors: Kansas State University Foundation and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas. And thank you to the following supporters: Manhattan Brewing Co., Kansas Department of Transportation; and KC Bier Co.