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many a appetite. Barbeque connoisseurs look forward to a finger-licking good time at the tailgate party. Golf enthusiasts eagerly tee off during the MCNAA golf classic. Die-hard Tiger fans root for their team at the pep rally and game. Music lovers sing and sway to melodies of the Homecoming concert’s featured artists. Add a step show, parade, fashion show and parties to the bubbly stew and Homecoming is a virtual feast of great food, rehashed glory days and relished reunions. ■
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Miss Maroon and White Eniola Mafe is escorted to her throne by two Morehouse students. 2 A student flips at the annual fashion show, one of the most anticipated Homecoming events. 3 The normally potent Maroon Tiger offense is not enough to conquer the Albany State Golden Rams. The Tigers lose 16-6 during the game that pits the SIAC leading offense (Morehouse) against the leading defense (ASU). 4 The House of Funk Marching Band shows precision during the Homecoming parade. 5 Rev. Jawanza Colvin ‘97, East Friendship Baptist Church, Washington, D.C., speaks to students during the Closing Worship Service. 6 Miss Maroon and White Eniola Mafe and her attendants Michelle Page (left) and Alexis Hudson. 7 President Walter E. Massey ‘58 and Miss Maroon and White Eniofa Mafe start the evening festivities with the traditional dance. Kevin Rome ‘89, vice president for Student Services, share a dance with First Lady Shirley A. Massey. 8 E.B. Williams Jr. ’54 catch up with old friends, Anne and Johnny Parham ’58. 9 Jeffrey Riddle ‘90, former president of the Metro Atlanta Chapter, presents Phillip McCall ‘69, president of the National Alumni Association, with a check during Homecoming week as his classmate, Atlanta City Councilmember Ceasar Mitchell ’91 looks on. Riddle received the Distinguished Alumni Award. 10 Hip-hop artist Nas rocks the ‘House. 11 Academy Award-winning actor Jaime Foxx shoots for the hoop during the celebrity basketball game.
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