Homecoming

School Homecomings

1. Homecoming is the tradition of welcoming back former students and celebrating a school's existence. It is a tradition in many high schools and colleges.

2. Origins. The 1911 Kansas vs. Missouri football game is one of several claimed to be the first college football homecoming game. The tradition of Homecoming has its origin in alumni football games held at colleges and universities since the 19th century.

3. Many high schools celebrate homecoming during football season, but some schools also celebrate during basketball season or even hockey or soccer.

4. Generally, the King and Queen are students completing their final years of study at their school (also called seniors), while the Prince and Princess are underclassmen, often with a Prince/Princess for each grade. Recently, some high schools have chosen to add categories, such as Duke and Duchess, to extend the representation of students to include a category in which students with special needs are elected.

5. Homecoming is an annual tradition in the United States. People, towns, high schools, and colleges come together, usually in late September or early October, to welcome back alumni and former residents.

6. Homecoming etiquette is the rules of the party so the people would not go berserk at the party.