Spirit squads and staff kicked off Homecoming Week with a bang to excitement for the rest of the week’s festivities.
“Are we going to have student activities? Yes we’re going to have student activities,” UCA President Houston Davis said.
In regards to the past year of restrictions with the coronavirus, making events like this not possible, Davis made it clear that Homecoming Week would be full of life and activities for students to participate in and show their school spirit.
“We believe in you guys. I want to thank you all,” Davis said.
Davis recognized the struggles for students and staff within the past year and a half and encouraged excitement and motivation to those ready to get back on track to some normality.
The Homecoming football game is a huge part of the week that everyone involved with UCA looks forward to. Football coach Nathan Brown made sure to remind everyone that it’s not just about football; it’s also about our campus and every individual within the university.
“Homecoming is more than just football. We’re just happy to have a small part. We’re going to put the cherry on top of the ice cream Saturday night,” Brown said.
The cheer and dance squads at UCA play a major role in raising excitement for homecoming week. Both teams performed encouraging hollers and eagerness for the week from the crowd.
“My favorite part of the pep rally is the atmosphere and the ability to showcase my team’s talent and hardwork for the enjoyment of our fellow classmates as well as UCA faculty,” freshman cheerleader Garrison Carroll said.
Carroll also stressed the importance of pep rallies and school wide events for the university.
“I think it’s important to have pep rallies and school wide engagement activities in general, not only to provide a space for students to interact on a wider scale but also to give students the ability to see and celebrate the diverse spectrum of UCA’s student associations and athletics,” Carroll said.
Homecoming court was also announced at the pep rally.
