John Abbott College Celebrates a Joyous Homecoming Weekend

John Abbott College was alive with energy, nostalgia, and school spirit this past weekend as the community came together to celebrate Homecoming 2025. From curtain calls to kickoff and home runs, the campus was buzzing with excitement and Islanders pride.

The festivities kicked off Friday with a lively theatre presentation that drew a crowd of students, staff, and alumni. Attendees were treated to a slew of great performances and even greater vibes, setting the tone for a weekend full of celebration.

Under sunny skies, the Islanders football team reignited their historic rivalry with CEGEP de Trois-Rivières in a spirited matchup at Memorial Field that brought generations together. Alumni from the 1975 Abbott championship team were on hand alongside many more from 1971 to 2025 reconnecting over BBQ, music, and memories of their glory days. The event was a heartfelt tribute to the legacy of the football program, with college leadership, staff, families, and fans all joining in to celebrate the enduring spirit of the Islanders.

The weekend wrapped up on Sunday with a baseball game that brought the community together for some friendly competition and fun in the sun. Cheers echoed across the diamond as players and fans alike soaked in the final moments of a weekend to remember.

Homecoming 2025 was a true celebration of connection, tradition, and the vibrant community that makesJohn Abbott College so special. Here's to the memories made—and to many more in the years to come!

About John Abbott College
John Abbott College is a public Anglophone college serving students since 1971. Today, the increasingly diverse student body includes 6500 fulltime day students per semester and an additional 2000 continuing education students per year. John Abbott is situated on the western tip of the Island of Montreal.

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Philippe Look

Communications Counsellor & Media Relations

John Abbott College

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