Who is homecoming really for?

It’s that time of the year when alumni and students gather together to celebrate their love for their beloved school. Homecoming is a treasured tradition that many schools across the nation all partake in. From September through November, schools host a week-long celebration allowing students current and former to fellowship altogether. With the many activities hosted to bring everyone together, Twitter begged the question; Who is homecoming really for?
Some users felt that after five years graduated, it was inappropriate for those alumni to go and mingle with current students. Others felt that homecoming, based on the name alone, was for those who graduated to come back and enjoy the reunion of fellow peers.
I asked the opinions of students and alum and this is what they had to say. “I believe that homecoming gives us the chance as students to really enjoy what our school has to offer but also network and meet those who came before us. I definitely see alumni enjoy it more but I feel like it’s for everyone to come and have fun!” said Kamani Cannon, a junior criminal justice major.
Alumni feel as if it’s definitely meant for them. “I feel that homecoming is for the graduates and alumni of Southern University. Festivities might be for the students but I believe to truly enjoy homecoming, you have to be an alum.” Dr. Robert Chambers, a southern graduate. I personally believe that Southern’s infamous homecoming is truly for the graduates and the “old heads”.
We as students definitely get to enjoy the perks of what comes with homecoming, but I believe it isn’t until we graduate that we will get the true feeling of coming home, and that’s what homecoming is all about. The love and joy spread through the week have reminded students and alumni alike that Southern is truly home for all of us.