“ROARY LOVES THE 90’S”
Homecoming 2013
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Gen. Info.
Meeting
UC – Estep
(9:00pm)
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MANDATORY
Court Info.
Meeting and
Court Forms
Due at this time
UC Estep
(9:00pm)
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Court Top 7
Announced!
Gen. Info.
Meeting
UC –Estep
(9:00pm)
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Pep Rally 7:30pm
Centennial Plaza
Bonfire 9:00pm
North Field
Banner, Door, &
Office
Decoration
Judging Day!
All non-court
forms due to
ADM 150 by
5:00pm
Court
Interviews
Noon-5:00pm
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ECU & 90’s
Trivia 5:30pm
UC Estep
Volleyball vs
NWOSU
7:00pm
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Parade Order
Posted on
SOCIAL
MEDIA
Banners Due
to ADM 150
by 5:00pm
Powder Puff
Football
Combine
(Res. Life)
8:00pm
TBD STILL
OCT 1
27
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Court Voting
10:00-5:00pm
Theme Day –
Show your
TIGER Pride!!
Powder Puff
Game 8:00pm
Location TBD
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Comedians!
Mark Poolos &
Justin Smith
8:00pm
D.I. Summer’s
Theatre
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TIGER
FRENZY
@NOON!
Parade
Main Street
(12pm)
Soccer vs
Southern
Nazerine
4:00pm
Volleyball
2:00pm
Volleyball vs
Harding
7:00pm
Football
Game
Vs Southern
Nazerine
4:00pm
GENERAL INFORMATION
HOMECOMING 2013
“ROARY LOVES THE 90’S”
To participate in any Homecoming events, your organization must have completed the registration
process with The Office of Campus Involvement. There are two divisions of competition: Greeks and
Student Organizations.
Contest results and Division Champion winners will be announced AFTER the football game on
Saturday, October 5, 2013, as well as posted updates throughout the week on the “ECU Homecoming
2013” Facebook page.
Decisions of The Office of Campus Involvement are FINAL.
THEME SELECTION
At the 2nd general meeting on Monday, September 9th, 2013, a lottery is/was held in order for groups to
sign up for a specific theme concept. Groups are encouraged to incorporate this theme throughout their
homecoming participation.
COURT EVENTS
East Central University provides an opportunity for student club & organization sponsored student
representatives to compete and possibly be selected to the Homecoming Court. This selection is
implemented through an interview and voting process. Court candidates need not be “couples”, as
candidates are selected for their representation of the greater campus community. Please refer to Court
Packet for details.
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ECU Alumni Activities
HOMECOMING 2013
“ROARY LOVES THE 90’S”
Please encourage ECU alumni to return to this year's festivities. Homecoming is not only
for the students of the present, but also of the past. Homecoming allows your alumni the
opportunity to remember their time here, talk with old friends, and also meet the new
members of your organizations. Remember to include your alumni in this year's
Homecoming festivities. More information is available through Katie Wellington at 580559-5651 or email alumni@ecok.edu.
Friday Oct. 4th
 Alumni Golf Tournament
o 1pm Oak Hills Country Club
o 11:30am Lunch for Golfers
Saturday Oct. 5th
 5K run
o 8am Wintersmith Park
 Funky Fall Festival
o 9am
 Golden Tiger Brunch
o 9:30am ECU Foundation Hall in the Chickasaw Business & Conference Center
 Athletic Alumni Meeting
o 11am Kerr Activities Center
 Homecoming Parade
o 12pm
 Alumni Baseball game
o 1pm
 Band Alumni
o 2pm Kennedy Band Hall
 Tiger Tailgate
o 1-4pm(not confirmed)
 Football Game
o 4pm Norris Field
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Earning Championship Points
HOMECOMING 2013
“ROARY LOVES THE 90’S”
Championship points are awarded in each division as follows:
Banner Contest
Trivia Challenge
Parade - Float Entry
1st Place ........................................................................................ 200 points
2nd Place....................................................................................... 150 points
3rd Place ....................................................................................... 100 points
Participation Points!
(apply only to organizations that do not place in that event)
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Pep Rally Participation (at least 5 members)………………...………..50 points
Bonfire Participation (at least 5 members)………....…………….……50 points
Trivia Participation……………………………….………….…….…..50 points
Court Participation. ............................................................................. …...50 points
Attendance at Athletics Games (at least 5 members)...........100 points per game
***This does NOT include Saturday’s Athletic Events***
 Powder Puff Football Participation or Attendance……………………50 points
Additional points can be earned towards the Champion's Trophy by completing
special projects, attending homecoming events & athletic games and by attending
general homecoming meetings.
Additional Points will be awarded as follows:
General Meeting Attendance
50 points per meeting can be earned by each group who have at least one representative and no
more than five attending the meeting. Each attendee must sign in.
Special Projects
25-150 points per project can be earned by any group at the discretion of the Office of Campus
Involvement. Groups signing up for and completing an additional project will accumulate 50
extra points (not the listed value of the project if it is more than 50). Project lottery will occur
at the General Meeting –Monday, September 9.
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Homecoming Championship Trophy 2013
HOMECOMING 2013
“ROARY LOVES THE 90’S
Events
Monday, August 26
General Meeting Attendance 9pm
Points/Possible
/50
Monday, September 9
General Meeting Attendance 9pm
/50
Monday, September 16
Court Mandatory Meeting 9pm & Court Application Due 9pm
Friday, September 20
ALL FORMS DUE to The Office of Campus Involvement (ADM 150) by 5 pm
Court Interviews noon-5pm
N/A
N/A
/50
Monday, September 23
General Meeting Attendance 9pm
Top 7 Court Announced! 8am
N/A
Friday, September 27
Banner due to The Office of Campus Involvement (ADM 150) by 5pm
N/A
Monday, September 30
Banner Judging 8am-5pm
Pep Rally 7:30pm
Bonfire 9pm
____ /200
____ /50
____ /50
Tuesday, October 1
Trivia 5:30pm
Volleyball Game 7pm
/200
____/100
/50
Wednesday, October 2
Court Voting 10am-5pm
Powder Puff Football 8pm
Thursday, October 3
Theme Day! Show your TIGER PRIDE!
Comedian Attendance
N/A
___/50
N/A
____/50
Friday, October 4
Soccer Game 4pm
Volleyball Game 7pm
Saturday, October 5
Parade Float
Parade Marching Unit/Walkers
____/100
____/100
/200
/200
Other
Project Completion
2nd Project (optional)
____/0
____/0
TOTAL
____/1500
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Banner Contest
HOMECOMING 2013
“ROARY LOVES THE 90’S”
Dry Banners Due:
Friday, September 27 by 5pm to
The Office of Campus Involvement
Displayed in University Center
1. Banner size MUST be a twin bed sheet and must be made of cloth
2. Your banner will hang vertically (Long side up and down).
3. Banner must display your 12" by 12" number in the lower right corner (given after registration)
4. No glitter will be allowed; use of glitter may result in disqualification.
5. One of the colors used on the banner must be orange (5 points).
6. The cheer or slogan written on the banner must use the words "Tiger" OR "ECU or East Central
University" AND have organization identification (5points).
7. Entry forms must be turned in to The Office of Campus Involvement (ADM 150) by 5 pm, Friday,
September 20.
8. Banners must be turned in to The Office of Campus Involvement, DRY, no later than Friday,
September 27 by 5 pm to qualify for judging. You are encouraged to submit your entries earlier.
9. Banners will be judged in the following areas:
a. Adhering to Homecoming Theme ................................................................... 30 pts.
b. Originality/Creativity..................................................................................... 30 pts.
c. Overall Impression ........................................................................................ 25 pts.
d. Adhering to Rules (above) ............................................................................. 15 pts.
Total
100 pts.
10. Banner designers and artists must be current East Central University students.
11. The decision of the judges is FINAL. Judging on Monday, September 30
12. Winners will be announced at the Spirit Rally.
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Banner Entry Form
HOMECOMING 2013
“ROARY LOVES THE 90’S”
Application Deadline: Friday, September, 20th, 2013 by 5:00pm
Banner Turn in Due Date: Friday, September 27th, 2013 by 5:00pm
All Applications and Banners are due to
Campus Life and Leadership: ADM 150
**PLEASE READ**
___Twin Sheet (Do not use double, regular, queen, or king sized sheet)
___Your banner will hang vertically (Long side up and down).
___Banner must display your 12" by 12" number in the lower right corner
**If your banner does not meet these three requirements, your entry will be
disqualified**
Your organization is responsible for hanging your banner at the field and
removing it at the end of the game. If you have any questions please call (580)559-5207.
Student Organization ________________________________________
Signature of Organization President_____________________________
Phone Number ____________
Email _______________________
Winners will be announced at Pep Rally!
BANNER#_______
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Banner Judging Form
HOMECOMING 2013
“ROARY LOVES THE 90’S”
Banner #: ______________________________________________
Judge: _________________
Division: Four categories will be judged:
❑ Fraternities and Sororities
❑ Student Clubs/Organizations
Please consider these requirements while judging:
Must be on a twin size sheet and hang vertically.
Areas of Judging:
Total Possible Points: 100
1. Adherence to the Homecoming theme, including originality and creativity.
Theme
30 pts _____________
2. Tiger spirit, use of “ECU or East Central University” and “Tigers”, use of the color orange, overall
community appeal.
Automatic 5 points for orange & 5 points for use of both terms
Tiger spirit
30 pts _____________
3. Craftsmanship, design, attractiveness---including colors, neatness, and presentation.
Craftsmanship/ Originality/Overall effort
20 pts _____________
4. Overall presentation of the banner
Overall Appearance
20 pts _____________
Grand Total_______ (100 points maximum)
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Trivia Competition
HOMECOMING 2013
“ROARY LOVES THE 90’S”
Tuesday, October 1st
5:30 pm
1. Trivia will run under normal divisions (Greek and Student
Organization).
2. Good sportsmanship is expected and required.
3. Teams up to 8 members. One team per club or organization.
4. Teams will compete for the highest score.
5. Each question will be worth one point per team.
6. For those teams not placing 1st, 2nd or 3rd in their division, 50
participation points will be awarded.
7. Trivia questions will be comprised of East Central University
history as well as trivia questions from hit 90’s sitcoms, music stars,
and more!
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Trivia Entry Form
HOMECOMING 2013
“ROARY LOVES THE 90’S”
Application Deadline: Friday, September, 20th, 2013 by 5:00pm to
Campus Life and Leadership: ADM 150
If you have any questions please call (580)-559-5207.
Student Organization ________________________________________
Signature of Organization President_____________________________
Phone Number ____________
Email _______________________
Winners will be announced after the Homecoming Football Game!
Trivia questions will be comprised of East Central
University history as well as trivia questions from hit
90’s sitcoms, music stars, and more!
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Teams (up to 8 members) will compete for the highest score
Only ONE team per club or organization
Each question will be worth one point per team
For those teams not placing 1st, 2nd or 3rd in their division, 50
participation points will be awarded
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Parade
HOMECOMING 2013
“ROARY LOVES THE 90’S”
Saturday, October 5th
Parade Start 12:00 PM
1. Car entries are encouraged but will NOT be judged.
2. A first place will be awarded in each division. There will not be an overall winner awarded.
3. The proper parade unit entry form must be turned in to The Office of Campus Involvement (ADM
150), on Friday, September 20th, by 5 pm.
4. Professional help of any kind in the planning or construction of the float or marching unit will
result in automatic disqualification.
5. No float may be higher than 12 feet.
6. Each float must be able to move forward at a rate of 5 mph.
7. Judging of Floats will be done in these areas:
a. Adhering to Homecoming Theme ................................................................... 30 pts.
b. Tiger Spirit ....................................................................................................... 30 pts.
c. Craftsmanship/Originality................................................................................ 20 pts.
d. Overall Presentation ....................................................................................... 20 pts.
Total
100 pts.
8. The parade will start at 12:00 mm. All groups entering the competition must check-in at
Carlson/Center of the Arts Lot (lot 2) at their assigned time. Late check-ins will result in a 15
point penalty. Remember!! Check-ins and line up for the parade will take place at the assigned
times on Saturday, October 5th. All entries should be lined up and ready to go at their assigned
time.
9. Absolutely No Day Of Parade Entries!!!
10. All units being judged in the parade must slow down but not stop while passing the judges' and
maintain a 50 yard distance from the unit in front of them.
11. Candy, gum, etc., may NOT be thrown from any floats or cars. Candy may be HANDED out
from walking parade participants ONLY.
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Parade Entry Form
HOMECOMING 2013
“ROARY LOVES THE 90’S”
Parade Registration- one entry per page
Saturday, October 5th
Parade Start 12:00 PM
Entry Deadline: Friday, September 20th @ 5pm (ADM 150)
I.
Registration Information
Organization: _____________________________________________________________________
Contact Person: ___________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________
E-Mail Address: _____________________________Phone:________________________________
II.
Parade Script
Each entry will be announced at the grand stand along the parade route according to the announcer’s script. In
the space below please list the information you would like announced about your organization and parade entry.
(We ask that you please give any information concerning upcoming events, community service, queen biography,
advisor, etc. that you would like to be announced by the emcee.)
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
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__________________________________________________________________________________________
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III.
Entry Description (check one)
Float (Competition)
Float (Non-Competition)
Decorated Car or Truck
King/Queen Candidate
Marching Band
12
Walkers_____ # of People
IV.
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Parade Line Up Locations
Parade Order will be posted on the ECU Website Thursday, October 7th
TYPE OF ENTRY:
LINE-UP
TIME:
WHERE:
Floats- trailer pulled by vehicle.
TBA
Decorated Car or Truck
TBA
Physical and Environmental Science parking lot.
Enter: 9th St. at North East corner of lot
**King/Queen Candidates
TBA
P&ES faculty parking lot South West corner
Enter: 9th Street faculty parking lot
Marching Bands
TBA
10th St & Francis, North West Parking lot. Enter: 10th Street
Walkers
TBA
10th St. & Francis, South West corner of the P&ES Building
P&ES Parking lot.
Enter: 9th St. at North East corner of lot
** King/Queen Candidates are automatically entered. Candidates are responsible for obtaining their car, driver, and flowers.
V.
Candy
Candy is permitted. However, candy can only be given or handed out by a “walker”. Candy may not be thrown
from a float/truck/car or any motor vehicle. Please observe the parade audience and your
surroundings to ensure
everyone’s safety. Thank you!
VI.
Float Details
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Organizations are required to submit float plans/ designs/ sketches in the Office of Campus Involvement,
ADM 150 by 5:00pm on Friday, September 20.
Construction:
It is the understanding of the organization that with this entry we assume complete responsibility for all materials, tools,
equipment, and other items of value in the building in which our entry is being constructed, as well as the return of these
items, if borrowed. We also assume the responsibility of the orderly conduct of all personnel on the construction
locations. Furthermore, it is fully understood that all activities concerning the parade are considered to be University
functions and ALCOHOL IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
Parade:
It is fully understood that East Central University is not responsible for any damages to personal property (Cars, Trucks,
Trailers, etc.). We assume responsibility for any personal injury that may occur. Reminder: Sorry, no horses.
Signature of Contact Person
E-Mail
Daytime Phone Number
Reply Options: E-Mail: ssuter05@ecok.edu, Administrative Building 150, or by mail:
The Office of Campus Involvement
1100 E. 14th Street, PMB T-7
Ada, Oklahoma 74820
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Parade Judging Form
HOMECOMING 2013
“ROARY LOVES THE 90’S”
Entry Name: ______________________________________________
Judge Number: _______
Division: Four categories will be judged:
❑ Fraternities and Sororities
❑ Club/Organizations
❑ Ada area businesses
❑ Ada area organizations
Description: (check all that apply)
❑ King/Queen Candidate ❑Royal Court
❑Motorcycles
❑ Marching Band
❑Fraternity & Sorority
❑Walkers
❑Float
❑Performing Group
❑Decorated Truck
❑Color Guard
❑Drill Team
❑Decorated Car
❑Vehicle(s) (antique)
❑Car w/rider
❑Commercial
❑Other ______________
Areas of Judging:
Total Possible Points: 100
1. Adherence to the Homecoming theme, including originality and creativity.
Theme
30 pts _____________
2. Tiger spirit, including but not limited to enthusiasm and spirit during the parade and community
appeal.
Tiger spirit
30 pts _____________
3. Craftsmanship, including design, safety, appearance of materials and sturdiness, etc., and
attractiveness, including colors, neatness, shapes, and presentation.
Craftsmanship/ Originality/Difficulty/Overall effort
20 pts _____________
4. Overall presentation of the float (including but not limited to participation of individuals
representing the group and sportsmanship).
Appearance/Operation during parade
20 pts _____________
Grand Total_______ (100 points maximum)
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