Gina Christo
Features Editor
Wooster Activities Crew is reinventing Homecoming this year. In past years, Homecoming has been an event that brings alumni and current Wooster students together. WAC has always provided late night activities during the Saturday night of homecoming weekend, but this year they have decided to go above and beyond everyone’s expectations.
Traditional Events Director Kevin Dinh ‘14 took on the project with the intent of bringing life into homecoming weekend. “In the past, homecoming was kind of an afterthought,” said Dinh. “This year I really wanted to make [homecoming weekend] like Winter Gala to provide students with an opportunity for more things to do.”
The largest difference between Homecoming and Winter Gala will be the lack of a chocolate fountain. However, WAC will be providing plenty of snacks and activities to make up for this loss.
Students will have a chance to win up to $1,200 in gift card prizes throughout the evening at different games. The gift cards are from community businesses,including Muddy Waters, Broken Rocks, City Square, Starbucks, Panera Bread, Wal-Mart and Chipotle. The amount of each gift card will vary by institution.
Like Winter Gala, Homecoming will be themed. Homecoming’s theme this year is “Out of this World.” Dinh describes the theme as being similar to an outer space theme without science fiction undertones. “That feeling you get when you’re in the middle of nowhere outside and you are looking up the stars and you just want to be up there and everything is just peaceful and right,” said Dinh.
To create this peaceful feeling, Lowry Ballroom will be decorated with hundreds of paper lanterns, creating an atmosphere that hopes to be serene and inviting.
Quemar Reid ’12, also known as DJ Ricky Bobby, will be DJing the event. He will be providing a variety of music all with an Underground dance party vibe.
This event is open to all students and visiting alumni. It will begin at 9 p.m. and end at 12 a.m. The attire is semi-formal, semi-casual and dates are not necessary. “Homecoming is going to be a wonderful opportunity for Wooster students and alumni to reconnect and enjoy their alma mater,” said Dinh.