Homecoming 2004: Feb 16-21

By Temika Bobbitt
Staff Writer

Homecoming 2004 is knocking at our door. Homecoming is a week filled with entertainment to help students and alumni celebrate and enjoy being part of UNCP.

“Traditionally, the Homecoming Dance on Friday and the Comedy Show on Saturday are two of the biggest events. We expect several hundred people for the dance, and a sell out for the Bruce Bruce show- that could draw as many as 1,600 people,” said James Bass, assistant director of Student Activities. “I know that our attendance for Homecoming events rises every year, and that tells me that students are enjoying the events that are taking place.”

The week kicks off Monday, Feb. 16 with events put together and sponsored by CAB and SGA.

Some of these exciting events will include the Hall Spirit competition for all dorms, including the Village apartments, to participate in showing their creative school spirit.

Also on Monday, there will be various tournaments in the game room and the annual faculty/staff vs.students basketball game at 7 p.m. in the Jones athletic center.

The homecoming parade is on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. and the pep rally is in the gym at 4:30 p.m.

On Friday, Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. the Nostalgia Concert Series will present the soothing sounds of The Four Tops. The Homecoming semiformal dance, also on Friday, will be held in the UC. It begins at 9 p.m. and lasts until 1 a.m.

The big event will be Saturday, Feb. 21 when the men and women’s basketball teams host Kennesaw State. The Homecoming King and Queen for 2004 will be crowned at halftime.

Ending Homecoming 2004 with lots of laughs will be comedian Bruce Bruce, performing Saturday night in GPAC at 8 p.m.

With all this fun, let us all remember to stay safe and responsible.