2008 Woodie Awards
Students: Homecoming Week activities better this year
Some say events weren't advertised well enough
Shantrice Radford
Issue date: 3/17/08 Section: News
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Although some students said activities weren't advertised well enough, many said the revamped lineup of Homecoming week activities improved compared to years past.
"I think it was better than last year," Jerrie'Me Wrights, senior, said. "I guess every year gets better."
New to the lineup was Patriot Games, during which students competed in various events.
Derrick Young, assistant coordinator of recreational sports, said student participation in the games was high.
"We're trying to start new traditions," Young said. "The games had a lot of people turn out. It seemed like they really enjoyed it."
On Homecoming day, March 1, the men's and women's basketball teams matched up against Clayton State University. The men won, 67-64, while the women lost, 74-76.
Darryl Bridges, vice president of student affairs, said the basketball games drew a large crowd.
"This year was one of the largest attendances for a Homecoming game," Bridges said. "The crowd was phenomenal."
Although the women lost, the team was able to claim a share of the regular season conference title. Seniors Brigette Davis and Miles Norton were crowned king and queen during halftime of the game.
Norton graciously accepted the title.
"I would just like to thank everyone who voted for me and supported me,"?Norton said. "And for all the people who also ran, good luck with whatever they do in life and stay positive."
Davis was visibly excited to be named queen.
"I have always cast a ballot for who I believe would represent Francis Marion in a positive and patriotic way," Davis said. "I feel ecstatic that the student body elected me as Homecoming queen."
Soon after the women's game, several people began filing out of the gym, opting not to stay for the men's contest.
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