I made a page about Oklahoma State’s Homecoming but nobody can post a blog disagreeing with my view. So here is your chance to rip me apart.

To many students, OK State’s Homecoming is a waste of time.

To me, OK State’s Homecoming is one of the best traditions at Oklahoma State University. Homecoming is not about the house decorations, the parade or the various events. It is a time for alumni, who are scattered across the nation, to come back to Stillwater to be reunited with a place they once called home. It is a chance for alumni across the nation to come back to Stillwater and reflect upon their college days. I once read an editorial about how the alumni had their day and it is time for them to move on. I guess the student who wrote that editorial has a real sense of pride in our university. When I was a homecoming director, I can remember alumni looking at our house decoration, which was about a throwback to Stillwater in the 70’s. I particularly remember one lady who had a tear running down her face because she was telling her husband about the Grey Fox Inn and streaker’s night.

As a Greek student, I enjoyed the time working on the decs. It was a great chance to set a goal and accomplish a task. It gives you a real sense of pride when you are a part of making 4,300 cubic foot house decoration come to life. Also, it a great chance to make friends. Some of my best friends, who are girls, I met while working on homecoming.