Baylor University Pride Crosses Generations

MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas — Baylor University has been celebrating Homecoming since 1909. Over the years, students have observed several traditions that bring back alumni each year.

• Baylor University students are trying to preserve a centuries-old tradition.
• The private university hosts the nation’s oldest homecoming, dating back to 1909.
• Students and alumni believe Baylor fosters so much school pride because they all believe they are a family.

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“I’m dripping green and gold all over,” said one Baylor University student.

Baylor University students are trying to preserve a centuries-old tradition.

“The extravaganza, Dr. Pepper hour, dinner with the Livingstons, it was very busy,” the Baylor student said.

The private university hosts the nation’s oldest homecoming, dating back to 1909.

“It’s the students coming together at Fountain Mall, creating a bonfire and pep rally atmosphere and just bringing people of all ages together with the idea that our students are really good at not only what students want to do, but what they want to be a part of. alumni,” said Vice President of Alumni Engagement Sarah Catherine Ricci.

To evoke a sense of nostalgia, graduates can view a living yearbook that takes people down memory lane. More than 300 guests attended the class reunion in 1974, and it was just one group celebrating the fun and festivities. Baylor Vice President of Alumni Engagement Sarah Catherine Ricci said Baylor fosters so much school pride because they all believe they are a family.

“Everyone here has this innate ability and reality within them, and this is the point where I feel like I need to come back, I need to be present, and I need to make sure the students know when they are leaving this place as a family. there is a world waiting for them,” Ricci said

It is this sense of belonging that brings students back every year.

“In a few years, when we all come back, those bonds will still be there, and we’ll have to go and do these things, but 20 years from now, and with our families, and show how we felt. when we were here as students and I think it’s so cool,” Baylor sophomore Mackenzie Sweet said.

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