Homecoming
Homecoming is the tradition of welcoming back former students and members. It also can be about celebrating an organization's existence. It is a tradition in many high schools, colleges, and churches in the United States. It does not exist in Canada.
History
The tradition of homecoming has its start in alumni football games at colleges and universities since the 19th century. Many schools including Baylor, Southwestern, Illinois, and Missouri[1][2][3] have said that they held the first modern homecoming.
Homecoming Media
"Queen of the May" East Texas State Normal College in 1921, a predecessor of the modern homecoming queen
2007 East LA Classic Halftime show the homecoming football game. The Classic is one of the most highly acclaimed and attended high-school football games west of the Mississippi River and has taken place since 1925.
Arlington State College homecoming parade float in 1965
Alumni join Cornell's Big Red Marching Band for Homecoming 2017
References
- ↑ http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2006/10/20/traditions-beginnings-mysterious/[dead link]
- ↑ "Vincent's Views". York News-Times.
- ↑ Zaimarie De Guzman. "It's high school homecoming season on the Treasure Coast". TCP. Archived from the original on 2014-05-02.