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GHOE o ers something for Aggies everywhere

NAKYLAH CARTER

theSCENE Editor nmcarter4@aggies.ncat.edu

The Greatest Homecoming On Earth (GHOE) is famous in HBCU culture for its grandeur events, alumni and campus population.

From tailgating to a gospel concert to the annual homecoming football game, you do not have to be an Aggie to participate in the entertainment.

Those unfamiliar with HBCU culture may not understand the importance of the Aggie homecoming, but even students from other universities understand why N.C. A&T’s homecoming claims to be the greatest.

Chandler Holland, a Winston-Salem State University alumna, discussed why she plans to attend GHOE this year.

“I have heard different things about GHOE over the years, I was missing out on a lot and that the atmosphere and parties are crazy. I just never have had time to go,” Holland said. “I feel like this year, I’ll get to experience [it] to the fullest.”

N.C. A&T homecoming is primarily for the alumni, but the campus welcomes anyone who decides to come and enjoy the festivities.

“It’s the most-known homecoming out of any other HBCU,” junior fi nance student Yaameen Irizarry said. “I feel like [A&T] is really inclusive, so even

The A&T Register File Photo

Bystanders watch a Greatest Homecoming on Earth parade in this late 1990s file photo. The parade was canceled this year because of COVID-19.

if you don’t go to N.C. A&T, you can have a great time.”

The Aggie alumni view coming back to Aggieland seriously, and by attending events, fundraising and helping students out, it is evident that their Aggie Pride runs deep. N.C. A&T Class of 1977 alumni, Ivan Massenburg, nephew of Aggie legend James B. Dudley, understands how important it is to keep his school pride and spirit present.

“My Aggie Pride runs to the core of my being. I am always reppin’ my university,” Massenburg said.

For other alumni, GHOE is a time for alumni to come together and check in on lifelong friends.

“As for many of us, the time has gone by and we have not had the opportunity to see each other for years,” N.C. A&T Class of 1991 alumni Chad Armstrong said.

“It is nothing like being in the atmosphere with your colleagues to witness the change on campus and in our lives. Without reservation, Aggie Pride runs deep.”

Current students spend weeks preparing for the homecoming, and although they have not left their college home yet, they still enjoy all that homecoming has to offer.

“[Homecoming] is a time where Aggie Pride is illuminated across the whole campus through events, parties and other activities,” sophomore marketing student Kennadi Graddy said. “You just feel the family atmosphere wherever you go.”

Last year’s homecoming was fully virtual and enjoyed with a live stream of N.C. A&T’s homecoming documentary. Although alumni and students were upset with the precautions taken due to COVID-19, the Aggie community and other HBCU communities are eager to participate in the celebration this year.

Homecoming began with the coronation of the SGA Royal Court on Oct. 24 and will end with the Gospel Concert on Oct. 31. With eight days of events and endless entertainment, the real question is, are you ready for the Greatest Homecoming on Earth?

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The A&T Register | ncatregister.com | Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Homecoming Then and Now

By Madison Long theWORD Lead Reporter molong1@aggies.ncat.edu

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It is time for the Greatest Homecoming on Earth (GHOE).

GHOE is a special time of the year where Aggies old and young celebrate and indulge in the history and culture of our amazing institution. Even people who are not Aggies religiously attend each year because the pride and the excitement is so contagious.

Homecoming features a parade, concerts, campus block parties, and most importantly, the rousing football game.

This is not an ordinary college

homecoming, GHOE is a weeklong event where events lead up to the day of the game. In addition, our stellar Blue and Gold Marching Machine makes the game an unforgettable experience with the half-time performance. The Aggie alumni love coming back for homecoming festivities. They have the opportunity to come back in their Aggie gear and fellowship with their friends and classmates. concerts, campus block parties, Charles Tapp, the chief fi nanand most importantly, the rousing cial offi cer for the Veterans Benfootball game. efi ts Administration, and Aggie

This is not an ordinary college alum, talked about his fi rst GHOE alum, talked about his fi rst GHOE

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