Homecoming

Homecoming is a tradition.  All over the U.S., places like schools and colleges (usually in late September or October), have a “Homecoming” to welcome back students to the new school year.

History: Homecoming goes back all the way to the 19th century.  It started a long, long time ago.  Most of the time, the sport that is set to represent a Homecoming is football.  Football has been around for many years, which means that Homecoming stemmed from that sport.  It is to show pride in your school or college, and to HAVE FUN.

Why do we celebrate Homecoming?:  We celebrate homecoming because it is like the official “Welcome” to everyone.  It is to make everyone get excited about the new school year, and to make everyone feel like they are “home” at school.  We also celebrate this to take pride in previous school years.  Homecoming is celebrated simply to let everyone know they are welcome, and to make them feel at home.

Events and Activities:  Homecoming involves three major things.  That is the Homecoming Game, the Homecoming Dance, and the Homecoming Queen and King (or Court).  The Homecoming Game is usually a home game, and there is also (usually) a parade float involved.  A parade float that shows school spirit and that has the school colors/mascot/logo on it.  The Homecoming Dance is the Friday of, or the Saturday following, the Homecoming Game.  There is music, dancing, and usually a theme involved.  The Homecoming Queen and King, or Court is first nominated then elected.  People who are part of the school nominate a King and a Queen, and whoever receives the most nominations, becomes a nominee.  Once they are nominated, people can vote on who becomes Queen and King.  Some schools may also include a Prince and a Princess, and that will become a Homecoming Court.

Why is it called the “Homecoming Game”?:  Homecoming is called “Homecoming” because that is what it is.  It is a new school year, and people should feel as if they are coming back to their second home.  It also means that alumni who have graduated from that particular school already, can go back and enjoy the game.

Homecoming Etiquette:  Honestly, it is only important that you show some school spirit!!  Homecoming is about having fun and respecting your school!  Although, it is important that you do not disrespect other schools while showing pride for your own.

My Opinion:  I am a very positive and bubble person, which means that I have a lot of school spirit!!  I love Homecoming.  I love wearing school colors, and having pride in the school that I go to.

Homecoming is a tradition.  All over the U.S., places like schools and colleges (usually in late September or October), have a “Homecoming” to welcome back students to the new school year.

History: Homecoming goes back all the way to the 19th century.  It started a long, long time ago.  MOst of the time, the sport that is set to represent a Homecoming is football.  Football has been around for many years, which means that Homecoming stemmed from that sport.  It is to show pride in your school or college, and to HAVE FUN.

Why do we celebrate Homecoming?:  We celebrate homecoming because it is like the official “Welcome” to everyone.  It is to make everyone get excited about the new school year, and to make everyone feel like they are “home” at school.  We also celebrate this to take pride in previous school years.  Homecoming is celebrated simply to let everyone know they are welcome, and to make them feel at home.

Events and Activities:  Homecoming involves three major things.  That is the Homecoming Game, the Homecoming Dance, and the Homecoming Queen and King (or Court).  The Homecoming Game is usually a home game, and there is also (usually) a parade float involved.  A parade float that shows school spirit and that has the school colors/mascot/logo on it.  The Homecoming Dance is the Friday of, or the Saturday following, the Homecoming Game.  There is music, dancing, and usually a theme involved.  The Homecoming Queen and King, or Court is first nominated then elected.  People who are part of the school nominate a King and a Queen, and whoever receives the most nominations, becomes a nominee.  Once they are nominated, people can vote on who becomes Queen and King.  Some schools may also include a Prince and a Princess, and that will become a Homecoming Court.

Why is it called the “Homecoming Game”?:  Homecoming is called “Homecoming” because that is what it is.  It is a new school year, and people should feel as if they are coming back to their second home.  It also means that alumni who have graduated from that particular school already, can go back and enjoy the game.

Homecoming Etiquette:  Honestly, it is only important that you show some school spirit!!  Homecoming is about having fun and respecting your school!  Although, it is important that you do not disrespect other schools while showing pride for your own.

My Opinion:  I am a very positive and bubble person, which means that I have a lot of school spirit!!  I love Homecoming.  I love wearing school colors, and having pride in the school that I go to.