HOMECOMING
A school homecoming is an annual tradition in the United States . High schools come together between September or early October to welcome back alumni and former residents. The tradition of Homecoming has its origin in alumni football games held since the 19th century. Schools including Baylor, Southwestern, Illinois and Missouri have made claims held the first modern homecoming. The University of Missouri’s 1911 football game during which alumni were encouraged to attend. It was the first annual homecoming centered on a parade and a football game.Those who return to their high school for homecoming after having graduated do so to celebrate their high school, see old friends and remember memories. Students who are still in high school celebrate homecoming to show school spirit and support whatever athletic teams and clubs going on during that time. Some activities related to school homecoming is Pajama Day, Hawaiian Day, Pinktober, College Apparel Day and also School Spirit Day. Most homecoming dances are semi-formal, although each school will specify its own dress code. For a semi-formal event, girls should wear cocktail dresses (usually cut at the knee) and boys should wear a suit with a tie. Tuxedos and long dresses should be avoided, unless the school specifically says the dance is formal.
