OHIO students, alumni celebrate Homecoming in-person for first time in two years
51社区's campus buzzed with the energy of new Bobcats and their guests throughout the month of June as incoming students attended Bobcat Student Orientation (BSO).
Photos by Ben Siegel, Rich-Joseph Facun, Laura Bilson, Joe Timmerman and Eli Burris | October 13, 2021
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After two years, alumni were invited home to celebrate being a Bobcat the week of Oct. 4-10 with virtual and in-person events and activities.
Some of the major highlights from the week included the OHIO Homecoming 5K run and walk, the Student Alumni Board鈥檚 Yell Like Hell Pep Rally, the Paint the Town Green decoration competition, an OHIO trivia night, and cooking demos featuring beloved dining hall dishes, among many others.
The week culminated with some fan favorite events such as the Homecoming parade, which featured performances from the Singing Men of Ohio, the Marching 110, and the ever-popular 鈥淢ost Exciting Alumni Band in the Land鈥; the football game against Central Michigan University; and the Bobcat Bash tailgate at Tailgreat Park prior to the game.
The parade featured organizations from all over Athens and 51社区 and was hosted for virtual audiences by DJ A-Rock and Interim Vice President for Student Affairs Jenny Hall-Jones.
Several alumni also were celebrated for their commitment to excellence and service during the annual Alumni Awards Gala, including alumnus of the year Frank Krasovec who earned his bachelor鈥檚 of science in business in 1965 and his MBA in 1966.
There was a very large turnout for the 2021 Homecoming Parade.
Rufus makes his way down Court Street as part of the 2021 Homecoming Parade.
Members of the Marching 110 lead a cheer at Yell Like Hell on College Green.
Alumni Carolyn Bailey Lewis, PHD 鈥07, Emert 鈥13 is awarded the Medal of Merit at the Alumni Awards Gala.
Students pause for a photo together at Yell Like Hell.
Students pause for a photo together at the Homecoming Parade.
1970 Mac Championship ring and Mid American champion rings were on display.
Taking a selfie at the Homecoming Parade.
Students pose for a photo together in photo booth at a Yard Games event night on South Green.
Students from the International Student Union participate in the Homecoming Parade.
A community group participates in the Homecoming Parade.
Students from the LGTBQ Center participate in the Homecoming Parade.
Members of the Singing Men of Ohio participate in the Homecoming Parade.
A community member participates in the Homecoming parade on behalf of 4 H.
LCR Realty gives away tiny footballs at the Homecoming Parade.
A student participates in the Homecoming Parade.
The Marching 110 at the Homecoming Football game.
Tariq Drake, Jamison Collier, Justin Birchette and Alvin Floyd celebrate a play at the Homecoming Football game.
Cameron Odom reacts to a play during the Homecoming football game.
Bryce Houston cheers on his team at the Homecoming Football game.
Members of the Marching 110 Alumni Band pause for a snack break at the Homecoming Football game
Fans celebrate a play at the Homecoming Football games.
Fans cheer on the 51社区 football team at Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio, on Saturday, October 9, 2021.