HOMECOMING FAMU STYLE
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Posted By: William Jackson on October 24, 2011 HOMECOMING FAMU STYLE There is nothing that compares to a HBCU Homecoming. It is more than just a football game; it is a family gathering, soul food extravaganza, community fellowship, youth inspiration for the excitement of college, Battle of the Bands showdown and in some ways a spiritual experience covering generations of families. The beginning of Homecoming starts well before the game; it is a weeklong celebration capitulation. Surrendering to the rich beat of continuous music, the enjoyment of food ranging from traditional Bar B Que to cultural dishes of African, Caribbean meals and down home Southern cuisines. This year’s FAMU Homecoming was no different than pasts, a sea of orange and green with Alumni from all parts of this great county displaying the characteristic pride of Rattlers who successfully graduated from this historic HBCU of Tallahassee, Florida. Current students participating in week long events from fraternity and sorority step/stomp shows to the inclusion of cultural events. Attending with my son who is a sophomore at FAMU I witnessed the pride in the eyes that were in attendance. The smiles that showed fond memories and the holding of hands of our seasoned seniors dressed from head to toe with orange and green attire. This is the power, excitement and spirit of Homecoming at FAMU. Highlighted this year the Alumni band and cheerleaders entertained the thousands in attendance with “Ole Skool” style dance moves, musical scores and “Drop It Like Its Hot” grooves that brought standing ovations and wild cheers from the crowd. This was just to warm up the crowd for the internationally acclaimed FAMU Rattler Band to perform. Accompanying the band the Alumni cheerleaders both male and female and outstanding Flag Team performed with professionalism and style. Tumblers performed flips, twirls, cartwheels and gymnastic feats that defied not only gravity, but age. The saying “Old Skool is the New Skool” is an understatement to the artistic and talented moves, grooves and swagger of Alumni that did it in the past and can still can “Drop It Like Its Hot” and pull it back up again without missing a beat. The fierceness of the Rattlers definitely had an effect on the weather. Forecasted to rain, the clouds dared not drop heavy precipitation to rainout this Homecoming for fear of the Rattlers legendary bite, and I’m sure there were many prayers that made a big difference as well. What should not be overlooked was the HBCU respect and fellowship that is found at HBCU Homecomings. No matter what school or the competition, HBCU’s always show respect that is given and respect that is accepted. This is what creates treasured memories for graduates of HBCU’s across this country. They create traditions that generations follow in attendance, that motivate families to send their children to HBCU’s to receive a quality and culturally empowering education. I’m a graduate of South Carolina State University and my son is a student at Florida A&M University, by fiancée’s son Daryl is a graduate of FAMU and now working on his Master's at FAMU. When time comes for my daughter to attend college she too will attend an HBCU for the quality education that it provides and “real world” education that prepares it’s graduates not only to compete on national and international levels, but to be successful in life and look back to help others up the ladders of career successes. The football game was awesome, entertaining and electrifying, but Homecoming is more than a game it is a feeling, a tradition and if a person goes away without a spiritual connection of some kind they have missed the bonding and fellowshipping. This fellowship will be with those in attendance for years if not a lifetime and grows each year families come back to experience a Homecoming. More pictures at: http://photobucket.com/famuhomecoming William Jackson, M.Ed. FAMU Homecoming 2011 If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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William Jackson
Educator, Duval County Public Schools South Carolina State University class of 1985 Member Since July 2011 |
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