Homecoming

Homecoming

Homecoming is the tradition of welcoming back former students and celebrating a school's existence. It is a tradition in many high schools and colleges in the United States, Canada and the Philippines.

The tradition of Homecoming has its origin in alumni football games held at colleges and universities since the 19th century. Many schools including Baylor, Southwestern, Illinois, and Missouri have made claims that they've held the first modern homecoming. The NCAA, Trivial Pursuit, Jeopardy!, and references from the American TV drama NCIS give the title to the University of Missouri's 1911 football game during which alumni were encouraged to attend. It was the first annual homecoming centered on a parade and a football game.

A pep rally usually occurs on the day of the big homecoming game. A dance follows the homecoming game, and a homecoming queen and sometimes king are crowned either during this time or at halftime of the game. All of these encourage students and alumni to have school spirit and pride.

During homecoming, there is a football game, dance, parade, picnic, band, and pep rallies.

It’s called the homecoming game because it welcomes everyone is welcome to watch the game.

Hanging out together, attire that fits the theme, dance, and spirit.

In my opinion, homecoming is a needed event that should occur more than once a year. Homecoming can be very fun, especially if you go with a group of people. Its also fun when everything goes according to plans and when the food is great. Sometimes people go out to eat after the homecoming event is over.