Homecoming Week

Campus was sent through the looking glass for a Homecoming Week full of Alice in Wonderlandthemed events. GSW’s final Homecoming King and Queen were crowned on Saturday. See pg. 28 for more photos of the Alumni Scene from Homecoming Week and pg. 5 for photos of the Florrie Chappell Gymnasium Ribbon Cutting also held the same week.

Hatter’s Jackpot: Students competed in a trivia game show for cash prizes.

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Silent Headphone Party: At one of the most well-attended events of the week, students danced the night away.

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Queen of Hearts Ball: Students enjoyed a themed semi-formal in the Marshall Student Center.

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Tailgate: Hurricanes enjoyed food trucks, grilling out, and live music from Telehope at the annual Tailgate in Centennial Plaza.

Rabbit Hole Dash: This annual 5K and fun run put on by the GSW Alumni Association drew a crowd of alumni, faculty, staff, students, and community members and raised over $5,000 for scholarships in honor of William Reid.

Homecoming King and Queen: Junior Palmer Braunstein and senior Chavis Dunbar were crowned Homecoming King and Queen during halftime of the men’s basketball game.

September 19-24, 2022

Homecoming returned to fall semester for the first time since the 1980s and was combined with Family Weekend for a truly special week of festivities on campus. The fall weather was perfect for outdoor events, including the Tailgate and soccer matches on Saturday. See pg. 31 for more photos of the Alumni Scene from Homecoming & Family Weekend, including the Homecoming Kings and Queens Alumni Reunion.

SGA Homecoming Kick-Off & Golf Cart Parade: This annual event introduced the Homecoming Court and Mr. and Miss GSW candidates, all arriving as part of a golf cart parade.

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Glow Night: Students enjoyed glow-in-the-dark bowling and mini golf, a roller rave, and a packed silent headphone party in the Storm Dome.

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Blue & Gold Picnic: Students, faculty and staff enjoyed a midday picnic together outside Canes Central.

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Homecoming Concert: Cupid, of “Cupid Shuffle” fame, performed, with GSW students Isaiah Dunschee and Justin Smith as one of the opening acts.

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Canes Family Brunch: Students and their families gathered Saturday morning for brunch in the Wheatley Administration Building.

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Mr. & Miss GSW: After a week of campaigning, junior Justin Smith was named Mr. GSW and senior Jennifer Page was named Miss GSW at halftime of the men's soccer match.