Texas Tech Homecoming 2012
Your Texas Tech Red Raiders are taking on the West Virginia Mountaineers this Saturday at Jones AT&T Stadium for Homecoming 2012!
Kick-off on Saturday is at 2:30 in the afternoon. Afternoon games cut the day shorter, but Blake knows Red Raiders won't let the short time frame cut any of your plans down!
There is a long list of activities to be a part of to keep the spirit up ALL week long for Tech's Homecoming this year! There are activities like: the traditional homecoming parade, pep rally, and bon fire on Friday, but also don't forget to check out Raidergate and Tamale Fest!
Blake's got the list of things to do for the week below:
Tuesday
> Cactus Creations
SUB West Basement, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Students can plant their own cactus for home or dorm decoration with a valid student ID.
> Campus-Wide Scavenger Hunt
Memorial Circle, 4 p.m.
Students may participate in a photo scavenger hunt featuring significant items around campus.
Wednesday
> Custom Leather Bracelets
SUB North Plaza, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Students can create custom leather bracelets (with a valid student ID).
> S.O. Sing
United Spirit Arena, 8 p.m.
Student organizations will contend in a dance-and-sing competition.
Thursday
>Tamale Fest
Urbanovsky Park, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Sponsored by Campus Crusade for Christ
> Techsan Memorial
Memorial Circle, 5:30 p.m.
Chancellor Kent Hance and Interim President Lawrence Schovanec will join with other university officials in remembrance of Texas Tech students, alumni, faculty and staff who have passed away in the last year.
Friday
> Rowdy Raider Rally
SUB North Plaza, noon
The top 10 homecoming king and queen candidates will be available for a meet-and-greet.
> Presidential Lecture and Performance Series
President’s Reading Program Author: Timothy Egan
SUB Allen Theatre, 7 p.m.
Speaker presentation followed by a book signing.
> Homecoming March, Pep Rally and Bonfire
Urbanovsky Park, 9 p.m.
The homecoming pep rally and bonfire will begin with the inaugural homecoming march, as the Goin’ Band from Raiderland and spirit squads will march along 18th Street to Urbanovsky Park. The pep rally and bonfire will feature performances by the spirit squads and band, Raider Red, the Masked Rider and guest speakers.
Saturday
> Homecoming Parade
Texas Tech Broadway Entrance, 9 a.m.
The parade is a chance for the student organizations and community businesses to join together in a celebration of Red Raider spirit. The route begins at the First Baptist Church on Broadway and ends at the College of Education building. (Parade Route)
R-1 Parking Lot, starts four hours prior to kickoff