Homecoming Week 2019

February 24 - March 2, 2019

Homecoming Week was full of nostalgic throwbacks as we celebrated with a Back to the ‘90s theme. From overalls and fanny packs to flannels and scrunchies, students embraced ‘90s fashion at a number of events, including the Fresh Prince and Princess of GSW Homecoming Kick-off and the Red Hot Chili Pepper Block Party and Chili Cook-Off. The festivities culminated in a great Homecoming Weekend, with alumni returning to campus for the annual tailgate and basketball games.

Homecoming Court: Student Government Association kicked off Homecoming Week by recognizing organization representatives, crowning class representatives, & introducing the Homecoming Court.

Block Party & Chili Cook-Off: Faculty, staff, and students cooked up their best chili recipes & competed for the grand prize. Attendees enjoyed samples, ‘90s music & strolling from NPHC Greeks.

Golf Cart Parade: Student organizations displayed rad ‘90s-themed carts during a parade around the Wheatley Administration Building loop.

Glow Rage: Students had a chance to unwind from midterm stress with a paint party on Sanford Lawn, featuring ‘90s music and a DJ.

Blood Drive: Faculty, staff, students, & community members donated blood at the Red Cross Blood Drive.

GSW Gladiators: Students competed against some of GSW’s best on courses like Power Ball, Bubble Ball Race, and The Eliminator vs GSW’s mascot, Surge.

Acoustic Music Competition: Students showed off their musical talents in a competition featuring solo singers, duos, and instrumentalists.

Burning Man: Based on the annual festival held in Nevada, wooden sculptures created by Fine Arts students were set ablaze.

Alumni Fun Run: This annual event put on by the GSW Alumni Association drew a crowd of more than 60. Cash prizes were awarded to the top male & female runners.

Tailgate: Greek students and alumni were out in full force at the annual Homecoming Tailgate, enjoying hotdogs, hamburgers, and the Hurricane spirit.

Men’s Basketball: The Hurricanes pulled off a heart-pounding 81-78 win over North Georgia, with Devin Watson sinking a 3 point shot in the last 4 seconds of overtime.

Homecoming King & Queen: Seniors Chris Avery and Rachel Cochran were crowned Homecoming King and Queen between the women’s and men’s basketball games.

Pep Band: GSW’s new pep band hyped up the crowd between plays.

Softball: The Lady Canes celebrated two Homecoming wins over Albany State, 9-1 and 8-2. Women’s tennis and men’s tennis also tallied wins on that Saturday.