It's that time of year again. Campus organizations are busy working on their floats by filling chicken wire with tissue paper, designing and painting a banner and campus offices are decorating their doorways in anticipation of this Saturday.
It's Homecoming! The time when alums crowd the town and relive the happy memories of their alma mater. It is a crazy and hectic time in Jacksonville and I love it! There are few other times during the year when school spirit is as high as it is on Homecoming.
I have to be honest, when I first heard the theme for this year ("Party like a Gamecock") I had to laugh. Though JSU used to be ranked among the top party schools in the nation, recent years have seen a decline in the party scene of Jacksonville. Blame it on house parties, police cracking down or even JSU being a 'suitcase' college. Whatever the reason, the Gamecocks of late have not been the biggest party animals in the barn. Then I realized something. It is not just current Gamecocks in town this weekend to attend the game. It is past, present and future Gamecocks here to celebrate a time honored tradition. So maybe we can all set the example this year and show Tennessee Tech exactly what it means to "Party like a Gamecock."
Don't Forget!!
There are five beautiful ladies up for the coveted title of Homecoming Queen. You can read more about them here. Though the bonfire was cancelled due to the recent drought situation, the Queen will still be announced Thursday, Oct. 18th at 8 p.m. in Paul Snow Stadium.
For a complete list of the Homecoming week activites, click here
Also, I would like to welcome and thank all the alumni who are returning to support the Gamecocks this weekend. Be safe and have a great time!
GO GAMECOCKS!
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