Every year alumni venture home to SouthernUniversity to reunite with friends and family to enjoy Homecoming festivitiesand the “big game.”
For every graduate of Southern, Homecominghas different meanings, stemming from memories and experiences at theuniversity.
“Homecoming was always a special game,more than just a game, but the game of the year. Also many times people planreunions and parties near the game because people come home,” said CarolynRichardson, a 1980 graduate.
For many, it is a time to catch up on oldtimes and see how things have changed in each other’s lives.
“As a graduate of the university, Ifeel Homecoming is important for friendships that are for the most partmaintained through e-mails and over the phone. For the most part this is anopportunity for old acquaintances and friends to reflect on yesteryears andyesterdays and see how our lives, our friendships have moved to differentlevels,” said Brian Ward, a 1992 graduate.
Many travel every year just to take part inthe Homecoming game and to see how Southern University has changed.
“I come from Macon, Ga. every yearbecause I enjoy seeing the campus as well as going to the football game. Everytime I come, something has changed, ranging from new buildings to reconstructedroads. Homecoming reminds me of my past, helps me remember why I enjoyedattending Southern so much and why I encourage others to come to this greatinstuition,” said Floyd Harrison, a 1986 graduate.
Many reflect on the past, the game itselfand the overall vibe of the campus during this celebration.
“I remember that every year thefootball team would play against a strong rival, so the game was alwaysintense,” said Harrison.
Whether to tailgate, to reunite with friendsand family or to see the game, Homecoming is a time to reflect for most and atime to come home to the place where friendships were started and lives began.
