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HISTORY
Tradition starts with history
Homecoming legacy started 98 years ago
BY TANVI NIMKAR editor@kansan.com
As fall begins in Lawrence, students and alumni prepare for the annual tradition of homecoming with weeklong festivities meant to bolster school spirit. Jayhawk Jingles, the mural contest, and the homecoming parade all lead up to the football game with a halftime show by the Marching Jayhawks.
Choosing a homecoming theme has been a tradition since 1956 and has evolved into the foundation for the activities. This year's theme is Rock Chalk Roadtrip. For freshmen it is a chance to discover the meaning of tradition and honor associated with the University of Kansas. For seniors it is a chance to enjoy the tradition as a student for the last time. For alumni it is a chance to reminisce about their great times at the University.
The rich tradition extends beyond academics and athletics
as the Jayhawks played in the first homecoming game against the University of Missouri 98 years ago. This was the beginning of the football Border War, now known as the Border Showdown. For years in the early 1900s, the homecoming game and the Border War game were the
same, until each team's schedule expanded to accommodate more games. In 1912, Kansas hosted its first homecoming with more than 9,000 alumni and students attending the game. The
queen. However, officials of the HomecomingSteeringCommittee thought it was "more appropriate to recognize those who embody the academic spirit for which the community was established."
A general consensus among students is that homecoming serves as an opportunity to
It was "more appropriate to recognize those who embody the academic spirit for which the community was established."
Javhawks beat the Tigers 12-3.
Another key event that happened during a homecoming game against Kansas State was the birth of Baby Jay in 1971.
Every year since 1970, two students are chosen to receive the ExCEL Award. This represents outstanding leadership, academics and involvement. The award replaced the tradition of crowning a homecoming
Steering Committee
connect current students and alumni through the weeklong festivities. At the point of the season when life just gets hectic, remember tha t
homecoming is just right around the corner where everybody can enjoy the beauty of what the University has to offer; amazing memories, fun times, and great friendships for life.
Edited by Anna Nordling
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