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issouri and Illinois may bicker about which has the oldest homecoming, but Oklahoma State might have the claim to the greatest. Homecoming at OSU is celebrating its 96th year as an alumni-sanctioned event and has come a long way from its roots in the Harvest Carnival in 1913. Originally an annual event to unite the community of Stillwater and the university, the Harvest Carnival was where people voted for the Harvest Queen from a list of candidates. In 1920, the OSU Alumni Association, then known as the Former Students Association, announced an annual “Home Coming Day” in which preparations were made to accommodate 10,000 people and 75 percent of the alumni, according to the 1920 Redskin, a former OSU yearbook. The original proclamation called for “nothing short of the largest home-coming day to be held in the Southwest.”
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1954 Redskin Yearbook The Sigma Nu house homecoming decoration sits in front of its house for homecoming in 1954. It shows a mounted cougar head, as OSU’s football team played the Houston Cougars for the homecoming game.
Because of the small class size and relative youth of the university, every OSU alumnus and alumna, a total of 90, was able to attend the event, said Chase Carter, alumni association director of marketing and communications. An annual part of the Harvest Carnival, which came to be a part of homecoming, was a parade through downtown Stillwater. David Peters of the special collections office in
the Edmon Low Library, said the parade and football game seemed like a natural fit because of the Rose Bowl game. “Initially, it was a way of kind of tying the community and the college together,” Peters said. “That’s why you would kind of start on Main Street and would close down Sixth Street and Washington Street.” Early on, the football game wasn’t the centerpiece of
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homecoming, as the parade on Saturday morning was the real spectacle. Peters said the parade was a chance for people who had the day off to catch up with former friends from college. “In the old days, the standard afternoon game was at 1 o’clock, and there wasn’t much changing in times,” Peters said. “So they would do the parade in the morning, and often times, people would meet at
the same spot every year.” High school bands from across the state, politicians during election years, and floats fraternities and sororities built were some of the highlights of the parade. Back then, the Greeks had no pairings, so the few houses, along with the residential halls, built their own floats, Carter said. It wasn’t until the mid-1940s when the football game began to overshadow the parade. The schedule usually worked out so that a high-profile team such as Oklahoma or Nebraska was the featured homecoming opponent. Student groups such as the Ag-He-Ruff-Nex, similar to the modern day Paddle People, were beginning to bring more attention to the games, Peters said. With the increased attention to the game and school pride came heightened competition between Greek houses. The fraternities and sororities had always decorated their houses and doors for homecoming, whether it was with banners or ribbons. The Greek community was forced to stop decorating its houses, though, in 1940 because of fire safety regulations, according to the Alumni Association’s official 2015 homecoming publication. Instead of halting decoration altogether and building only the floats, the sororities and fraternities began to pair and moved the decorations from their houses to their story continues on page 3
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o’colly archives (From left to right) Susan Pate, Richard Jarvis, John Harris, Laura Ward, Tina Gray and Eddie Herron prepare their homecoming float for the 1966 homecoming parade. The homecoming of 1966 was the first year the streets in the Greek neighborhood were closed for Walkaround. Continued from page 2
lawns. Carter said the students were mostly left to their own devices on the building of the decks. “There certainly was no rulebook,” Carter said, “Back then, the alumni association was really just in charge of reunion dinners and other events for alumni; the students did their own thing.” Jerry Gill, alumni association president from 19842006, said the house decoraWEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2015
tions were a source of rivalry between the houses, and it hasn’t ceased. “It’s human nature; we want to put our flag in the ground and claim our land,” Gill said. “The house decorations show pride.” The decorations became so well known that alumni started to come to Stillwater a day earlier to see the artwork. Each year, the O’Colly published routes showcasing the best homecoming attractions. Because of traffic congestion
as time went on, the streets were eventually closed, Carter said. “1966 was the first year that they actually closed the streets,” Carter said. “That’s when it evolved to where people started to walk around and look at the decs. That’s where the name ‘Walkaround’ came from.” With the tradition and popularity of homecoming growing, the event became nationally recognized in 1999. That year, the Council for OCOLLY.COM
Advancement and Support of Education issued OSU the Circle of Excellence award for its homecoming festivities. “That’s where the initial start of ‘America’s Greatest Homecoming’ came from,” Carter said. In the 125 years OSU has been in Stillwater, many things have come and gone through its campus. However, every fall since 1920, there has been a homecoming experience. Gill said when he came
to OSU, many universities stopped putting as much of an emphasis on homecoming, but he is glad OSU has been loyal to its tradition. “It’s recognized as one of the top, if not the premier, homecoming celebrations in America,” Gill said. “You can talk to any alumni association, and they will confirm that.” news@ocolly.com > To listen to an O’Cast with this story, go to O’COLLY.COM/multimedia/ocast
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Stillwater, OSU prepare to welcome more than 100,000 for homecoming week “America’s Greatest Homecoming Celebration.” Parkerson said the university works closely with the Stillwater to set up safety measures, emergency management and barricades when the crowds flood campus. Students on the homecoming executive team have been working since spring to prepare the logistics of the event, Parkerson said. Rob Hill, City of Stillwater emergency management director, works with OSU to manage safety at the events. The city and the university have emergency response measures in place, Hill said. This includes first-aid stations, emergency medical plans, law enforcement and fire safety, among other preparations. “OSU wants it to be a successful event,” Hill said. “The City of Stillwater wants it to be a successful event. Oklahoma State University and the City of Stillwater are almost synonymous when it comes to homecoming, and working together and doing what it takes to make a successful program.” Hill recommended attendees bring their cellphones, flashlights
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Homecoming is fast approaching at Oklahoma State, and so are the crowds of alumni, families and students. The university and the city of Stillwater are again taking on the annual challenge of hosting thousands of attendees at this week’s homecoming events. Melisa Parkerson, director of student programs for the Alumni Association, said OSU is expecting more than 100,000 people to come to homecoming events throughout the week with 80,000 expected on Friday alone. Friday’s events, including the Walkaround and Homecoming & Hoops, draw huge crowds to campus. Visitors pack the streets to see what the OSU faithful call
o’colly File photo Throughout the week, Oklahoma State’s homecoming events are expected to bring in more than 100,000 people to Stillwater. Friday evening’s Walkaround is expected to draw in about 80,000 people.
and Band-Aids to the event. Groups can easily get separated, and young children, especially, can get lost, Hill said. Knowing the names, ages and outfits of everyone in a group will help security crews find anyone missing. Hill said visitors bringing children should take a group picture at the event so emergency staff know exactly what a missing child looks like at the event. This
makes it easier for staff to find children among the crowds and reunite them with their group. Hill advised attendees to be aware of their surroundings. Volunteers, police officers, firemen and city employees will be at the events to ensure safety and assist anyone who needs help. Despite the extensive need for preparation, Hill and Parkerson said they are looking forward to
homecoming. Parkerson said OSU students work hard to put on the events, and she’s excited to see their efforts come to fruition. Hill said he enjoys the preparations despite the difficulties. “Homecoming is a challenge,” Hill said. “At the same time, it’s a fun challenge.” news@ocolly.com
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Local businesses prepare for homecoming weekend
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Homecoming weekend is approaching, and local businesses in Stillwater are preparing for the mass of people it brings. Increasing stock, advertising and discounts are keys to surviving homecoming weekend, local business owners said. Sarah Cazzelle, The Curty Shack co-owner, said she starts to stock up two weeks in advance to make sure the eatery has everything it needs. “We also do radio advertising, and of course, put it on Twitter and Facebook to inform about things that we are doing,” Cazzelle said. The Curty Shack is hosting a hot dog eating competition this year, awarding the win-
ner free hot dogs for a year and a T-shirt. The competition will be at 8 p.m. on Oct. 24, and the business is taking nominations via Twitter. “We just try to talk to people, word them out and also upgrade the building a little bit,” Cazzelle said. The Curty Shack will also sell a cold beverage and a hot dog for $5. Shannen McCroskey, a Rhinestone Cowgirl sales associate, said the shop begins thinking about T-shirt designs in the summer. “We try to do something fun and different, and in midSeptember, we start buying in more inventory like Tshirts, accessories and little things like that,” McCroskey said. Rhinestone Cowgirl will have a booth during Walkaround, equipped with a tent and generator. “More than anything, it’s just about getting more inventory and trying to get some extra sleep to prepare for long, busy days,” McCroskey said. Rax Brown, Downtown Marketplace manager, said
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he is keeping an eye on the weather, which could potentially affect the weekend’s profits. Weather might threaten the weekend’s events this year with the possibility of rain from Thursday, rolling through game time at 2:30
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p.m. Saturday. “The weather tends to have an effect on sales on homecoming weekend by probably 20 to 30 percent, or maybe even more if the weather is really bad,” Brown said. He also said he thinks the football game kickoff time is
beneficial for the business, as people have the morning to come into the store. “If they play an 11 o’clock game, it will hurt the sale, so I’m happy the game is set to 2:30,” Brown said. news@ocolly.com
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Cowboys’ thoughts on homecoming week and game day atmosphere BY Ch a ndl er Ve sse ls Sp o rt s R eporter
The Oklahoma State football team faces Kansas in its homecoming game at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Boone Pickens Stadium. The 6-0 Cowboys gave their thoughts on the importance of OSU’s homecoming events and the game itself. Quarterback Mason Rudolph On the game day atmosphere “We know it’s going to be a crazy homecoming atmosphere, and there’s going to be a lot of alumni here. But we’re going to approach it like any other game and prepare for it like we have up to this game.” On whether he’ll attend
any homecoming events “Friday night is the Walkaround, but we’re always in the hotel. We won’t be able to participate in that. Some of the stuff throughout the week, you’ll see me on campus. But other than that, no. I wish (I) could see all the pomping on sorority and fraternity row.” Defensive End Emmanuel Ogbah On the importance of homecoming “It’s another game. We take every team seriously. Kansas is a great team coming in, so we have to prepare for them. Last year, we lost on our homecoming game, which was saddening for us. This year, we just have to step up and beat Kansas. My first year, I experience the
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Walkaround as a redshirt. I got to go to it, and it was pretty cool seeing those sights.” Cornerback Ashton Lampkin On if homecoming differs from a typical game “I just take it as another game. No game is more important than the next game, so this is the most important game of the season. I’m not really getting into the homecoming shenanigans. If we win, I’ll understand that at a later date. But I’m not worried about that type of stuff. I’m worried about the game.” On the campus atmosphere “I really don’t go on campus that much, so I really don’t
know how it is. I’m straight from the academic center to the football field to my house. I really don’t know what’s going on on campus that much. I’m sure it’s a pretty big deal. When I drive around the sorority houses or fraternity houses, they’ve got all the pomping stuff going on. So that’s pretty cool; that’s probably the only thing I really get to see.” Offensive lineman Zach Crabtree On the homecoming atmosphere “There’s a lot more people in Stillwater. A lot of people here. Anytime it’s a day game here at Boone Pickens and it’s sold out, whether it’s now or a couple of weeks from now, it’s always a great atmosphere. There’s
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always a great feeling. But there will just be a lot more people here. You can expect that. I don’t know that there’s any different feeling than what a normal game would be.” On his favorite part of homecoming “I think the Walkaround is cool. I think it’s cool, the floats that they build. Just to see all the different moving pieces and stuff, to see how that works. That’s mindblowing to me.” Coach Mike Gundy On the craziness of Friday night “I think homecoming here is special. It’s the largest homecoming in the country, give or take.
There’ll be 30-35,000 people here Friday night. It’s a great time for kickoff at 2:30. The tailgating on this campus has changed considerably over the last five or six years. But especially with homecoming, you can tell it’s going to be a big day and everybody’s going to be here. I get 250 different people wanting tickets and they all want four. That’s the equivalent of about 1,000 tickets. That’s the good thing. Bad thing is I have to tell them ‘No, I don’t have them.’ The walk the night before, the 30,000 people that will be here the day before the game really makes it a special event for our school.” sports@ocolly.com
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Added surprise headlines Homecoming & Hoops
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Homecoming week is alive and well in Stillwater, and Cowboy basketball will bring a special twist to Oklahoma State fans at Friday’s Homecoming & Hoops. The team will play an intrasquad scrimmage but only after a secret addi-
tion to the pep rally it has planned for students and fans in attendance. “We’ve got a surprise for the fans actually, so I hope everybody is excited for it,” junior wing Leyton Hammonds said. “We’re going to put on a show.” The nature of the surprise was kept closely guarded but was guaranteed to be worthwhile. “It’s definitely different, so hopefully the people that come will enjoy it,” senior guard Phil Forte said. “Kind of get a twist to the night.” Coach Travis Ford and his Cowboys look to play a memorable part to what is perennially a special weekend for the OSU
Collin McCarthy/O’Colly File photo The Cowboy basketball team will play an intrasquad scrimmage at Friday night’s Homecoming & Hoops.
family. “It’s always exciting,” Ford said. “Homecoming at Oklahoma State is like nothing in America. It’s
the best, the biggest, the greatest. It’s always a fun week.” The final homecoming as students is an exciting
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and emotional time for OSU seniors, particularly the basketball players that play an important role in the weekend. “I’m very excited; it’s my last (homecoming), so I’m looking forward to it,” senior Jeff Newberry said. “Just trying to take in the moment.” In addition to the pageantry and planned antics provided in the pep rally, the actual scrimmage will give Cowboys fans a first look at a team with plenty of questions around it after the departure of several key players from last season. “We’re excited to roll the ball out and give the fans a glimpse of what is
to come this year,” Forte said. Gallagher-Iba Arena will open its doors for Homecoming & Hoops at 7:30 p.m. Friday, and the festivities featuring the men’s and women’s basketball teams will begin at 9 p.m. Sports@ocolly.com
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Notebook: Cowboys facing ambiguity heading into season
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — With basketball season only weeks away, excitement is building at Oklahoma State. Although Big 12 coaches picked the Cowboys to finish seventh in the confer-
ence, players said they feel that with hard work, they could finish higher. “We’re a blue-collar team, and we’re going to get what we give,” junior wing Leyton Hammonds said Tuesday at Big 12 Media Day. “How hard are we going to work in practice? How many times are we going to come to practice and say, ‘OK, we’ve got to give it everything we’ve got’? We can’t slack. We’re not the team that can take a day off in practice.” It will take a lot of work, as the Cowboys must replace three of
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their top four scorers from last season. Several players will be thrust into new roles, and there is still a lot of ambiguity surrounding the team’s outlook this season. Coach Travis Ford said that as of now, only two starting positions are solidified: Phil Forte and freshman Jawun Evans, both guards. “It’s going slow,” Ford said. “There’s just a lot of starting from kind of the baseline, teaching 12 to 13 guys where usually you’re trying to get six to seven guys. But everybody’s going to have a
O’COLLY File photo OSU’s men’s basketball coach Travis Ford said Tuesday at Big 12 Media Day that Mitchell Solomon, left, and Leyton Hammonds will take on larger roles in the 2015-16 season.
different role or they’re brand new to the whole system. We’ve seen
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Today’s Birthday (10/21/15). Think about what you want for yourself and the world this year. Make long-term plans, and set wheels in motion. Speak out. Grow your audiences for results. Professional opportunities over spring lead to personal development. Sort, organize and prepare for an autumn work surge. Involve your heart. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is a 9 -- Pass along what you’re learning. Friends are a big help over the next few days. Celebrate your accomplishments together. It pays to recycle. You’re exceptionally quick and charming now. Team projects go well. Cooperate and collaborate. Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is a 9 -- Prepare for inspections. Career opportunities arise today and tomorrow, and someone important is watching your work. This phase is good for decisions. Accept more responsibility and gain authority. You can do this. Draw upon hidden resources. Gemini (May 21-June 20) -- Today is an 8 -- Chart your itinerary. Travel compels, but could get complex today and tomorrow. Plan for the future. Budget to make reservations and buy tickets. Communication flows. Investigate possibilities. Don’t rely on an unstable source. Keep your own score. Cancer (June 21-July 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Focus on work and study priorities. Get strategic with your time, rather than moving impulsively. Use brains instead of brawn. Study the secret system. Keep your wits about you. Ask for more and get it. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- A project is coming straight at you. Let a strong leader take charge. Listen and learn. Line up recruits to help. Someone is pleased to share the load. It could get romantic. Share your thoughts and dreams. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Get a lot done today and tomorrow. Work matters are on the front burner now. Do the homework. Devise a travel plan with a partner or friend. Handle details. Rely on someone you can trust. Venture father. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Romance blossoms for the next few days, but there may be complications. Friends help you understand. Enjoy the game, without expensive risks. Relax, and talk about what you would love to do. Enjoy time with loved ones. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- The gentle approach works best now. Nurture your home and family over the next few days. Friends help find solutions. Find clever ways to re-purpose unwanted stuff. You can get what you need without spending much. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Your powers of concentration and creativity flower today and tomorrow. Use this opportunity to discuss plans. Study, research and present your discoveries. Share ideas for solutions. Fuss with details. Don’t get your hopes up. Edit to suit. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 7 -- There’s money coming in, and you can afford to invest some at home. Beauty need not be the most expensive choice. Consult a friend whose expertise comes in useful. The action is behind the scenes. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 9 -- You’re in the groove today and tomorrow. Heart and mind are in sync. You’re making money, and growing stronger. Humbly keep things simple. Read poetry for inspiration. Beautify your presentation. Buy yourself a treat. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 7 -- Slow down and contemplate your next move. Private introspection bears fruit today and tomorrow. Dream about a positive change you’d like. Imagine how it could be. Balance intense concentration with relaxation. The money’s available. Use your talents.
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Cowboys said they feel there is no reason they shouldn’t finish higher than predicted. “We know what we’re picked,” Forte said. “We know what people think. We were kind of in the same situation last year, so that isn’t really going to bother us. We can use that as motivation, sure. But we’re just trying to get better every day.” Hammonds working in new role Hammonds is one of the players asked to play a new position this season. After playing small forward last year, Hammonds will be asked to spend more time inside at power forward because of the Cowboys’ paucity of post players. It’s not an entirely new position to Hammonds – he played the four in high school – but it’s been so long since he’s played there that he had to shake off a bit of rust. “When I came in college, I was moved to the three because I shoot a lot of 3s and stuff,” Hammonds said. “But working with coach (Bill) Grier, he retaught me how to use the basics of the game and play with my back to the basket. I’ve embraced the role.” After averaging only 2.3 points and one rebound per game last season, Hammonds might have to be the most improved player on OSU’s roster. Ford said it’s a matter of having confidence in himself. The same goes for sophomore center Mitchell Solomon. “Him and Mitchell Solomon have got to have
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Senior Jeff Newberry said he is hoping to carry his success from the end of last season into this season.
much bigger roles,” Ford said. “They need to have the confidence and the understanding of what’s expected out of them and go out there and play with that confidence. They were two really solid role players at times last year. Some games they got more minutes than others. This is the year where they both need to understand that they’re highminute guys that need to produce. Their roles have drastically changed.” Newberry looking to carry hot hand into this season Jeff Newberry is another player who will look to increase his role this season. This offseason, he worked on becoming a better scorer, honing his ability to shoot off the dribble, make mid-
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range jumpers and shoot 3-pointers. Newberry’s game came together in the second half of last season, after he struggled early transitioning from junior college to Division-I basketball. He scored a career-high 23 points in OSU’s final game of the regular season at West Virginia and said he is hopeful he can continue that strong play this year. “I just felt like myself again,” Newberry said. “In junior college, I was the top recruit, but when you come in to play with other great players, you have to fit into the system and stuff of that nature. So I just started feeling more comfortable in the system and started feeling like myself again, and that’s the way I’m playing into this season.” sports@ocolly.com
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