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HOW TO GET INVOLVED HEY NOLES! FSU Homecoming 2012 is looking for volunteers! Spirit Force applications will be available Wednesday, August 22nd at homecoming.fsu.edu. If you’re looking to get involved, be sure to visit this website or stop by the Student Activities Center on the third floor of the Oglesby Union for more information.
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The week of events now kicks off with Warchant. SpearIt Night, Renegade Recess, Skit Night, and Parade are the events that follow throughout the week. The week culminates with Pow Wow, which is the largest pep rally for Florida State. The most popular event of the week, the FSU football game rounds out this amazing week of events!
Homecoming at The Florida State University is rich in tradition and pride. The first Homecoming was held in 1948, which started off very simple. The Parade was held on Saturday morning, followed by the biggest game of the year that afternoon. The week concluded with a dance. In 1950, the first theme for Homecoming was introduced: “FSU All the Time.” Throughout the late 90’s and early 21st century the week was expanded. In 2003, Skit Night and Warchant were introduced to the schedule. Homecoming has become more popular each year with students, turning into what it is today.
The Warchant is a concert kicking off Homecoming festivities. This concert encourages students, faculty, and community members to enjoy great music while collecting charitable items to serve the Tallahassee community.
Seminole Showdown is a quiz bowl that tests students’ knowledge of the history and traditions of FSU. Any FSU student can participate.
The Homecoming Parade allows loyal Seminole fans to line up along College Avenue to see amazing floats, athletes, the Marching Chiefs, community members, and so much more!
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Skit Night is a fun culmination of student groups working together to creatively write and perform skits revolving around the central theme of Homecoming and the traditions of Florida State University. Free admission for FSU students.
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Torch Pursuit is a Florida State tradition quest. Teams of students will go on a campus quest to discover the rich traditions and history of The Florida State University. Any group of students can participate.
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HOMECOMING EVENT DESCRIPTIONS OCTOBER 21 - OCTOBER 27, 2012
Spear-It Night Spear-it Night showcases student talent through the Alma Mater singing, unique talent, and the “Biggest Fan on Campus” competitions. All students are encouraged to audition and attend the free event.
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Seminole Festival The Seminole Festival is a fun-filled afternoon with a carnival atmosphere. Students enjoy carnival food, games, and live entertainment. Free admission for FSU students.
Renegade Recess allows FSU students to create a “recess break” with themed booth activities for elementary aged children from the local Boys and Girls Clubs of Tallahassee.
Pow Wow Pow Wow is a pep rally held on the night before FSU’s Homecoming football game. Since its inaugural 1948 show, Pow Wow has evolved into a full night of events. Pow Wow features performances by the FSU cheerleaders, Golden Girls, Flying High Circus, Marching Chiefs, various student organizations, and a celebrity comedian.