PAGE 4 HOMECOMING 2014
Homecoming traditions show historical roots
RYAN WRIGHT
@KansanNews
Ever since its debut in 1912, Homecoming has been a strong tradition at KU. With more than 100 years of history and tradition, there have been a ton of memorable moments. To the right is a timeline with key events throughout the history of KU Homecoming. All information is credited to the KU History Collection at the KU Memorial Unions and the KU Alumni Association.
Over the past 102 years, KU's Homecoming has delighted students and alumni with memorable moments. Hopefully, this year will continue the rich tradition.
- Edited by Emily Brown
HOMECOMING HISTORY
1912: Kansas played its first Homecoming football game against its rival, Mizzou. The night before the game, students prepared for the game by burning a wooden tiger. KU went on to win the game 12-3.
1921: The first Homecoming parade was held. Leon Flint, a KU journalism professor, pitched the idea of Homecoming as a way to entertain alumni.
1925: KU's first Homecoming Queen was crowned. A new queen was crowned each year until 1969 when anti-war demonstrations convinced the committee to recognize academic spirit. The ExCEL Award now recognizes two students for their leadership and excellence in academics.
1956: The University introduced Homecoming themes. The very first theme was "Songs of Victory." In the past, Homecoming themes were incorporated into lawn decorations by fraternities, sororities and residence halls. Today, the theme is used to coordinate Homecoming events and celebrations.
1971: During halftime of the 1971 football game against K-State, KU unveiled a second mascot, Baby Jay. In addition, the day before the game, 13 students drove to Manhattan to change the 100-foot tall KSU letters to spell KU.
1993: After the annual Homecoming parade, the Kansas Union was rededicated. This ended a six-year, $11.5 million renovation. During the ceremony, a time capsule was placed behind the 1993 cornerstone. The capsule includes KU's new non-smoking policy among other items. The time capsule will be reopened in 2050.
2008: The Ambler Student Recreation Center was dedicated. Dave Ambler, the building's namesake, was the parade's Grand Marshall.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
MONDAY, SEPT. 22 United Across Borders T-shirt Drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Adams Alumni Center Sign Competition, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Watson Library Lawn 3 vs. 3 Basketball Tournament, 5-11 p.m. Student Rec Fitness Center
Residence Hall Video Game Tournament.
7-9 p.m., Burge Union
Gridiron Room
TUESDAY, SEPT. 23
United Across Borders T-shirt Drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Adams Alumni Center
Chalk 'n' Rock, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Wescoe Beach
3 vs. 3 Basketball Semifinals/Finals, 5-9 p.m., Student Rec Fitness Center
Jayhawk Jingles Dress Rehearsals, 6-8 p.m., Adams Alumni Center
Glow KU Judging, 7 p.m., KU Campus/Lawrence community
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 24
United Across Borders T-shirt Drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Adams Alumni Center
Homecoming Food Fest featuring Jay-
hawk Jingles. 6-9 p.m., Adams Alumni Center
THURSDAY, SEPT. 25
THURSDAY, SEPT. 25 United Across Borders T-shirt Drive,10 a.m.-2 p.m., Adams Alumni Center
J-School Generations Hot Dog Lunch, 12 p.m., Clarkson Gallery. Stauffer-Flint
J-School Generations Round Robin Networking Session. 3:30-5:30 p.m.,210 Stauffer-Flint
J-School Generations Alumni Reception, 6 p.m., Clarkson Gallery. Stauffer-Flint
School of Business Young Alumni Social, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Granfalloon Restaurant & Bar. Kansas City,
FRIDAY. SEPT. 26
FOOTBALL, SEPT. 20
Football and Flap-jacks ($5 per person).
9 a.m.-noon.
J-School Generations Challenge Project, 9 a.m., 210 Stauffer-Flint
United Across Borders T-shirt Drive,10 a.m.-2 p.m.
J-School Generations Alumni Lunch, Noon. Clarkson Gallery. Stauffer-Flint
Ribbon Cutting of Dow Jones Newsroom, 1:30 p.m., Media Crossroads, Kansas Union
J-School Generations Challenge Presentation, 2 p.m., Alderson Auditorium, Kansas Union
Homecoming Parade, 6 p.m., Downtown Lawrence
Black Alumni Chapter & Alpha Phi Alpha Happy Hour, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Adams Alumni Center
Homecoming Pep Rally, 6:45 p.m., Eigth and Massachusetts, Downtown Lawrence
SATURDAY, SEPT. 27
KU Info Booth Ribbon Cutting. Noon, Jayhawk Blvd.
KU School of Pharmacy Alumni Reunion, Noon, KU School of Pharmacy
KU School of Engineering Tailgate, 1 p.m.
Homecoming Reception. 1 p.m.
J-School Tailgate on the Hill, 1 p.m.
KU School of Business Celebration, 1 p.m.
KU vs. Texas football game, 3 p.m. kickoff Ex.C.E.L. and Homecoming Awards, Halftime presentation
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