Dear Student Organization/Business/Community
Leader:
Once again, Homecoming is upon us. This has
always been a time for tradition and reflection
at Texas Tech University, where students, alumni,
faculty, staff, and the Lubbock community come
together in support of our great school. Soon,
you too will be the one looking back with fond
memories of Texas Tech.
For the past several months, it has been the
job of the Tech Homecoming Association to plan
for Homecoming 2004: Unmasking the Future. We
are honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Masked
Rider this year, and I would like to personally
invite each of you to participate in as many
planned events as possible during Homecoming
week.
We will start the week off with a bang in the
United Spirit Arena on Monday, October 4, for
the S.O. Sing contest. Then join us on Tuesday,
October 5, for the Homecoming Style Show, also
held in the United Spirit Arena. Your support
will be greatly appreciated on Wednesday, October
6, as the Texas Tech Volleyball team takes on
the University of Texas in the United Spirit
Arena. We will take a break on Thursday as we
prepare for a very busy weekend, but be sure
to attend the Techsan Memorial at 6:00 pm in
Memorial Circle to honor all Red Raiders who
have past away this preceding year. On Friday,
October 8, the Homecoming Court will be announced
at noon during the Rowdy Raider Rally in front
of the Student Union. At 5:30 pm that evening,
we will host the very first Homecoming Block
Party, located at the Tech Rugby Fields on 18th
St. between Flint and Indiana. Along with games
and contests for all in attendance, we plan
to have an assortment of local restaurants on
hand to provide free food, as well as a radio
station and much, much more. Beginning at 9:00
pm, we will start the night off with the Bonfire
and Pep Rally, and conclude the evening with
the crowning of this year's Homecoming King
and Queen. Rounding out the week's events will
be the Homecoming Parade at 10:00 am on Saturday,
October 9. And, as always, the week will conclude
in Jones SBC Stadium, as our Texas Tech Red
Raiders take on the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers.
The Tech Homecoming Association is looking
forward to working with each and every one of
you. Attached, you will find all the information
you need to involve your organization/business
in Tech's greatest tradition. Should you have
any questions regarding Homecoming events and
participation, or about the applications, please
contact me at ttuhomecoming@hotmail.com or call
742-5433, ext. 246.
Go Tech!
Alexandra Hewitt, Homecoming Director