FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1942
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
PAGE FIVE
Homecoming a Tradition Since 1913
Ceremonies Stopped By First World War
Homecoming is not a time-hallowed tradition with a legendary background like boat racing on the Potomac or the wearing of silk hats at Eton. The first day of this kind was held at the University of Illinois in 1911, when a special effort was made to get the alumni back to attend a football game. Two years later, in 1913, it was adopted by the University of Kansas.
Homecoming is always cek braska game if it is an even year, and at the time of the Missouri game on odd years.
It was 29 years ago, in 1913, that Homecoming became an institution at the University. Alfred "Scoop" Hill, Alumni secretary from 1520-24, was responsible for the idea, according to Frof. L. N. Flint of the department of journalism, who was secretary of the alumni in 1913. Hill is now the publisher of the Chester Times in Chester, Penn. Result of Homecoming game — Nebraska 0, Kansas 0.
H. B. HUNGERFORD
. . . . organizer
the program. Nebraska 14, Kansas 7
The advent of the World Wai overshadowed school traditions, and the day was not celebrated again until 1919 when it was revived under the direction of H. B. Hungerford, who at present is professor of ontology. Feeling ran so high that Homecoming became a regular feature of the football season, a day to bring the alumni back to the alma mater. Missouri 13, Kansas 8.
In 1920 "Ole Timer's night took its place in the Homecoming program. Lawrence merchants decorated their stores, and the University Daily Kansan instituted its custom of issuing a special Homecoming edition. The year is long to be remembered for the famous tie with Nebraska. Nebraska 20. Kansas 20.
A special celebration on the day preceding Homecoming was introduced in 1921, when the men of the University held a special ball-fest "for men only." Pardes became a part of the schedule. Elkhorn C. Kansas 15.
"Beat Mizzou" appeared for the first time in 1925, and became the battle cry for future generations. Missouri 7. Kansas 19.
Ceremonies Broadcasted
"Homecoming by Radio," which included the dedication of the new Memorial stadium, was a feature of the 1822 program. Nebraska 23 Kansas 0. Station WDAF, Kansas City, Mo., broadcast the day's events. In 1823, "Hobo Day" was initiated Today the students go around in jeans all the time, so it wouldn't make any difference anyway. Missouri 3. Kansas 3.
Houses Decorated
In 1927 the outstanding feature was the broadcasting of the program over KFKU, the University's radio station. Missouri 7, Kansas 14.
The high spirits of Homecoming were dampened in 1923 by the death of "Chalkis" the mascot of the University. The bird was stuffed and reigned in taxidermic splender over the festivities. Nebraska 29, Kansas 0.
departments. Nebraska 20, Kansas 3. E.C. Harris of the class of 1903, came 1,250 miles from Schenectady, N.Y. for the reunion.
In 1834, physical training exhibitions became one of the features of
Konsan Runs Special
The program in 1923 included all of the organized houses and the presentation of exhibits by various
In 1529 the Kansas celebrated Homecoming with a special 22-page edition. There was a radio rally on the evening preceding the game Missouri 7. Kansas 0.
In 1930 Homecoming continued in the ritual set by preceding celebrations. Nebraska 16, Kansas 0.
The year 1931 saw the return of
HOMECOMING CHAIRMAN
FRED ELLSWORTH, SECRETARY . . . the good shepherd
K.U. Grads-- It's still "'the'MITE'tonight and EVERY night"
Come in and enjoy one of our delicious steak dinners.
And join your old friends to make this a successful Homescoming.
THE
300 graduates from 10 states. Missouri 0, Kansas 14.
In 1932 it was 37 years since Kansas had beaten a Nebraska football team on Kansas soil. Nebraska 20.
EX-CHANCELLOR LINDLEY
. . . . watched an infant grow
Kansas 6.
A torchlight parade was the outstanding feature of Homecoming in 1933. Missouri 0, Kansas 27.
A special fireworks display highlighted the festivities of 1934. Nebraska 3, Kansas 0.
A reunion and silver jubilee celebration for the University football team of 1910 was the theme of Homecoming in 1925. The Kansas eleven of 1910 lost but one game out of a total of eight. Missouri 0, Kansas 0.
The continuation of Hobo Day (continued to page 12)
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