Florida A&M University plans to bring back the “Old Rattler Pride,” this year for homecoming. With the theme “The Rattler Renaissance: A Rebirth of Rattler Pride & Spirit,” Saundra Inge, chair of homecoming committee wants FAMU faculty, staff, students and alumni to go back to the old traditions of FAMU.“Homecoming is a remembrance celebration,” Inge said. “It is a remembrance for those that have graduated. It is about holding strong to the beliefs that helped establish FAMU.”
Office of Student Union Activities Coordinator Ralph Coleman explains how FAMU’s homecomings use to be years ago.
“I’ve known FAMU Homecomings since I was a child,” Coleman said. “It used to be a barn fire on Fridays with fireworks that started the Rattler Strike at the stadium.”
According to Inge, this year’s homecoming events will cater to everyone.
“Homecoming consists of the same events that have proved to be a tradition for FAMU,” Inge said. “Recent homecomings at FAMU are not exactly the same from the past. A lot of little things have been added.”
Events include the fashion, comedy, dorm step and Greek step, gospel showcase, parade and the Battle of the Bands.
While homecoming is usually for alumni, students are looking forward to the festivities as well. “I am excited about attending the fashion show,” said Aundrea James, a 19-year-old sophomore nursing student. “I expect lots of school spirit and alumni participation during homecoming.”
Homecoming events will begin Sunday, October 8, 2007 through Sunday, November 4, 2007. The events are as follows.
Sunday, October 28
• 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Homecoming Worship Service, Perry Paige Auditorium
• 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Homecoming Fashion Show, Gaither Gym
Monday, October 29
• 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Sprit Run/Walk, “The Set”
• 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Spirit Day, “The Set”
• 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Essence College Tour, FAMU Track
• 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Kick Off Bash, FAMU Track
Tuesday, October 30
• 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Homecoming Health Fair, FAMU Track
• Noon – 2 p.m. Royal Luncheon, Grand Ballroom (Invitation Only)
• 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. Dorm Step Show, Gaither Gym
Wednesday, October 31 Orange Day
• 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fashion Fair Total Makeover Madness, Grand Ballroom or “The Set”
• Noon – 4 p.m. SGA Barbeque, FAMU Park
• Noon – 4 p.m. BET College Tour, FAMU Park
• 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. Comedy/Talent Showcase, Gaither Gym
Thursday, November 1 Green Day
• 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Industry Cluster Meeting (Invitation only)
• 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. SGI 25th Year Alumni Forum and Luncheon, Lee Hall/447 North Wing SBI
• 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Judging of the Buildings Decorations
• 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Coronation, Lee Hall
• 9 p.m. – Midnight Coronation Ball, Grand Ballroom
Friday, November 2 Orange and Green Day
• 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Industry Cluster Meeting (Invitation only)
• 10:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. Convocation with Will Packer, Gaither Gym
• Noon – 2 p.m. Young Alumni Giving Luncheon, Doubletree Hotel Downtown
• 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. VIBE Block Party, FAMU Park
• 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Alumni Reception and Gala, Civic Center
• 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. National Pan-Hellenic Step Show, Civic Center
Saturday, November 3
• 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. Parade/Judging of Floats
• Noon – 3 p.m. Pre-Game Reception, Employee Club House
• 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Football Game, FAMU vs. North Carolina A & T, Bragg Stadium
• 6 p.m. – Until Post-Game Barbecue, Employee Clubhouse
• 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. SGA Concert, Civic Center
• 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. Gospel Concert, Lee Hall
• 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. Old School Jam, Gaither Gym
Sunday, November 4
• 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Rattler Fever Campus Clean Up, Bragg Stadium/”The Set”
• 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Rattler Fever Campus Clean Up, Rattlers Den
For more information call (850) 599-3400 or visit www.famu.edu/homecoming
By RattlerWIRE contributing student, Ashley Felder
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