Photo Courtesy Tyler Josefsen
When I was in high school, homecoming
was all about students going to a formal dance, finding out who among their
peers would become king and queen and who would win the big game. After being
in college for a few years, I’ve noticed that homecoming is noticeably
different than what happens in most high schools and I think that’s what makes
it unique.
Homecoming is something that everyone should participate in. It not only brings everyone together, but I find that it’s also fun to take part in all the activities.
The way homecoming is promoted in
college can sometimes be silly, but it’s all in good fun. If you really think
about it, who would want to go to homecoming if it looked boring? Probably no
one.
I’ve got to admit that I never
really got the point of having homecoming when I was in high school, but now I
do. I think that it’s good to participate in events such as tailgating at the
football game or going to the alumni gala, it lets you get to know people you
haven’t met before while also having a good time.
I think it also gives students a
chance to have fun and helps momentarily relieve them of any stress that is
caused by their schoolwork, because at this point in the semester we all need a
break. Having school spirit is fun, and if you don’t participate at least once
while you’re here then you’re missing out.
In addition to the celebrations of
homecoming, it’s also really intriguing to be able to talk to and meet with
some of the alumni who come to these events. It gives us a new perspective on
how life is outside of college. It can help shape us into better people and
might even help us once we graduate.
Voting for homecoming king and queen
is important for some people during this time. I think it’s fun to participate
and vote for king and queen, but I never take it too seriously. I usually
scroll through the candidates that are listed, read their information to
connect with them, cast my vote, and then check later to see who won.
I think that giving people a chance
to win something like this can be exciting. In my opinion, it seems remarkable to
win homecoming king or queen because you get to be crowned during the game
itself in front of a huge audience. I also feel like it brings recognition to
some of those people who otherwise may not be given a shot in the spotlight.
Homecoming is widely popular and
should continue to be a beloved tradition at Sam Houston State University. It
consists of enjoyable events for current and former students to participate in
and gives others the opportunity to come together as a community to celebrate
being a Bearkat.