It's crazy to think Ohio Northern University (ONU) has been around for 150 years! With all those alumni means an amazing homecoming weekend. Homecoming weekend is full of different activities and events for alumni and current students to attend. Some of the events held are the alumni soccer games, alumni lacrosse games, homecoming parade, football game and many more. I chose to live-tweet this year's homecoming parade as I was on one of the floats in the parade.
My sorority, Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA), designed a float for the parade based around our philanthropy, Breast Cancer Awareness and Education. Our float was decked out in pink as we rode the streets of Ada. On the back of our float hung our homecoming banner which was entered into a contest being judged at the football game. Making the banner myself, I was very proud of how it turned out and am excited to say we won first place! Riding around on the float was a fun experience, especially since this was the first in-person parade in two years due to COVID-19. There was a great turnout this year, not only of ONU alumni, but also the Ada community. After the parade had concluded, we held a luncheon for any ZTA alumni who returned and got to revisit the house and meet the new members. It was awesome seeing older alumni with their families, reminiscing on their ZTA experience. As the luncheon ended, the football game was starting. At the football game the banner winners were announced, as well as the Homecoming Royalty. Hearing that we had won the banner really made my day because I had put so much work into it and our prize money can now go toward our philanthropy.
Although the day ended in rain, it was a beautiful first half of the day for all the activities. Homecoming weekend is always such a fun time for everyone and makes me excited to become an alumna. Coming back as an alumni must be such a different experience I can't wait to have. Check out my Twitter profile to see more of my live-tweeting from the homecoming parade using the link below!
Hey Hallie first I would like to say great blog. I am also into greek life myself. I am currently apart of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity and i love my greek letters. This Homecoming, a bunch of our alumni came through and had a bunch of stories they told us about their pledging process and house stories. Feels great to rep your letters and to let everyone know about your greek life.
ReplyDeleteHey Hallie! Homecoming is such a fun weekend, there is so much to do with so many fun activities to do throughout the weekend. I think that is so much fun that you were able to be parade. I really like reading all of your blogs about Greek life.
ReplyDeleteHallie, I loved the post, and congratulations on the banner winning! that is awesome that ZTA can now put more money back into what you guys do for others. Also, the float was really cool! I remember seeing it at the parade, and it seemed like you all were having a lot of fun!
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