This year’s theme for the Jackson State University’s 2013 Homecoming, “The Legacy! The Experience! The Dream!”, was the creative submission of JSU alumna Angela Moffett. Moffett, a middle school teacher from Carrolton, Texas, joined more than 100 people who submitted ideas in a theme contest started by Lori Stewart with the JSU Center for Engagement and Inclusion. Homecoming week began on Oct. 13th, with a worship service led by College Hill M.B. Church at in the Rose E. McCoy auditorium. College Hill, located just a few blocks from the JSU campus on Florence Avenue, is led by Pastor Dr. Michael T. Williams. On Oct. 14, the JSU Division of Athletics launched the 2013-2014 basketball season with a night of fun, games and fireworks during the second annual “Midnight Madness” in the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center on the JSU main campus. The night consisted of several activities and attractions, such as a dunk contest featuring members of the men’s basketball team, music by D.J. Unpredictable (97.7FM), and a fireworks show outside the Athletics and Assembly Center at the conclusion of the event. Other features of the night included: 3-Point shoot out, alumni basketball game, Greek stroll, JSU Baby Tigers miniature skills competition, Sonic Boom of the South and J-Settes, tug of war, and face painting. Additionally, fans had an opportunity to meet and get autographs from the players and coaches of the men’s and women’s basketball teams. Students, alumni and community supporters of Jackson State University enjoyed an evening of gospel and inspirational music on Monday, Oct. 14th at the 2013 Homecoming Gospel Concert in the Lee E. Williams Athletics & Assembly Center. The powerful vocals of Grammy Award winning singer and Pastor, Smokie Norful and praise and worship melodies of JSU’s Interfaith Choir, Tougaloo College Choir, Hinds Community College Choir, and local gospel artist
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