What's Up With Homecoming?

Homecoming. It’s that day of the year that causes all grade levels to slightly quiver in excitement. The first few months of school are occupied by rather serious questions about this three-hour long event: What will I wear? Who will I go with? What music will be played? The week before the dance is filled with festivities, distracting all students from their classes. First, the student body is invited to vote for the homecoming court: a group of ten females and ten males who will participate in the homecoming parade, and more excitingly, have the opportunity to become the school’s homecoming king and queen for that school year! The homecoming court joins the parade, where the homecoming court drives in a line along with many floats representing their respective clubs. On Friday, the school holds a pep rally in the gym, where many different clubs get to demonstrate their various talents and the homecoming court puts on a premeditated dance. After school, students are encouraged to attend the homecoming football game, where the homecoming king and queen are announced. Following the tiring evening begins the dance on Saturday in the night, where students freely dance to the various songs chosen by the student body.

But where did this tradition begin? Many sources agree that homecoming began in the early 20th century at the University of Missouri, where students attended an event centered on a parade and a football game. Ever since, it took off, becoming a topic of importance for the social lives of the students. While some schools emphasize the importance of prom, others, like Miamisburg, specifically rave over homecoming. So, with all this pressure, how can you handle such an event?

Simple. Don’t worry about it. Homecoming provides an environment for fun and entertainment, where you can hang out with your friends and dress up. No one judges you at homecoming, and you certainly don’t have time to judge others while you’re too busy ripping up the dance floor.

What do I wear?

Wear whatever you want. While some dish out hundreds of dollars on outfits, others pay the bare minimum; and both are okay. When you’re on the dance floor, and the lights dim until you can barely see, no one can see you well enough to pass a rude thought on your attire.

Who do I go with?

Drag some of your friends with you. While it’s okay to go to homecoming alone, going with friends is so much more fun, because you can take cute, silly pictures and eat food at a fancy restaurant. You can also go with a date! But don’t worry, it doesn’t have to be serious.

What do I do once I’m there?

Dance. Dance like you’ve never done before, and as the cliché says: dance like nobody’s watching.

Citations

Cramton, M. (2007, October 04). The History of Homecoming. Retrieved September 15, 2017, from http://www.active.com/football/articles/the-history-of-homecoming-871285?page=1

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