Relive the sights, sounds and spirit of Homecoming Week 2022
Homecoming Week 2022 provided the OHIO community both in-person and virtual opportunities to remember, rediscover and reconnect with each other and the place that will forever be home.
Photos by Ben Siegel, Rich-Joseph Facun, Dylan Benedict and Eli Burris | October 13, 2022
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The heart and soul of 91探花 and a proud Bobcat Nation shines brightly year-round, but never more so than Homecoming, when the OHIO community near and far comes together for a week filled with that 鈥淥U, Oh Yeah!鈥 spirit.
Homecoming Week 2022 provided the OHIO community both in-person and virtual opportunities to remember, rediscover and reconnect with each other and the place that will forever be home.
"Bobcat alumni travel from all around the world to come home for just a few moments on the red bricks of Athens,鈥 said Jenn Shutt Bowie, BSJ 鈥94, MS 鈥99, interim associate vice president of alumni relations and executive director of the 91探花 Alumni Association. 鈥淭he feelings that being here evoke were, perhaps, put best by Robb Roby, BSME 鈥94, who played trumpet in the Marching 110 and shared on Facebook a photo of a banner he encountered as he walked the campus.鈥
鈥'You鈥檒l remember this walk forever.' Truer words have never been written (or spoken),鈥 Roby wrote. 鈥淲alking the bricks in the crisp fall air, with the leaves changing, brought back many memories and invoked a lot of emotions and feelings. It鈥檚 crazy how it all comes rushing back, even after 30 years. As much as 91探花 changes, some things stay constant. The commitments to legacy and tradition and work ethic remain evident in the Marching 110鈥檚 performances.鈥
From packing the pantry in support of Bobcats and area residents and packing the stands of Peden Stadium to honoring this year鈥檚 Alumni Award winners and lining the streets of campus and community for the Homecoming Parade and 鈥淭he Most Exciting Band in the Land,鈥 Homecoming Week 2022 was one to remember.
Relive the sights, sounds and spirit of this annual tradition of Bobcat pride and togetherness. Click on the photos below to view the captions.
The Marching 110 and the 91探花 Cheerleading Team rally some Bobcat spirit ahead of Homecoming Weekend at the Yell Like Hell Pep Rally on College Green.
Members of 鈥淭he Most Exciting Band in the Land鈥 perform for a crowd of Bobcats and Bobcat supporters at the Yell Like Hell Pep Rally.
The was plenty for students to cheer at the Yell Like Hell Pep Rally. Sponsored by the Student Alumni Board, the annual event included the Marching 110, the OHIO Football Team and Rufus, as well as yard games, a photo booth and a concert by local band Rent Free.
![Dr. Patricia A. Ackerman, BA 鈥66, [RIGHT] embraces fellow Bobcat and friend Connie Lawson-Davis, BSED 鈥67. Dr. Ackerman was honored and celebrated as this year鈥檚 Alumna of the Year 鈥 the highest honored bestowed to an OHIO graduate 鈥 at Homecoming鈥檚 Alumni Awards Ceremony.](/sites/ohio.edu.news/files/2023-11/homecoming%204.png)
Dr. Patricia A. Ackerman, BA 鈥66, [RIGHT] embraces fellow Bobcat and friend Connie Lawson-Davis, BSED 鈥67. Dr. Ackerman was honored and celebrated as this year鈥檚 Alumna of the Year 鈥 the highest honored bestowed to an OHIO graduate 鈥 at Homecoming鈥檚 Alumni Awards Ceremony.
OHIO Men鈥檚 Basketball Coach Jeff Boals, BS 鈥95, emcees the 91探花 Alumni Association鈥檚 Alumni Awards Ceremony, telling those in attendance that the accomplishments and unique character of this year鈥檚 honorees 鈥渁re what make our community so special 鈥 and make me personally proud to call myself a Bobcat.鈥
91探花 President Hugh Sherman celebrates with some of the 2022 Alumni Award recipients.
2022 Alumni Award recipients, members of the 91探花 community and friends celebrate following the Alumni Awards Ceremony.
The always-popular Marching 110 Alumni Band makes its way toward an enthusiastic crowd gathered at 91探花鈥檚 Class Gateway.
OHIO鈥檚 beloved mascot, Rufus, always brings Bobcat pride to the University鈥檚 Homecoming festivities.
The 91探花 Waterski Team was among the many student organizations and community groups participating in this year鈥檚 Homecoming Parade.
Town and gown join together on the steps of the Athens County Courthouse for the biggest celebration of the year: the Homecoming Parade.
Staff and supporters of 91探花鈥檚 LGBT Center show off their pride during the Homecoming Parade.
A time to celebrate all things 91探花 鈥 and the community we call home 鈥 this year鈥檚 Homecoming Parade featured many local and regional residents, including the court from Jacksonville鈥檚 Old Settlers Reunion.
91探花鈥檚 Marching 110 Alumni Band has been a staple 鈥 and a favorite 鈥 of Homecoming festivities since its first performance in 1973.
There was a lot of raising 鈥 and wearing 鈥 the Green and White during Homecoming 2022 as Bobcats past, present and future celebrated the ties, and place, that bind them to one another.
The 鈥渘ever too old to funk鈥 Alumni Band stops for one last performance 鈥 in front of OHIO鈥檚 Konneker Alumni Center 鈥 during the Homecoming Parade before heading off for the Bobcat Bash and football game.
OHIO Football players, sporting throwback helmets in honor of Homecoming, celebrate a big, 55-34 win over the Akron Zips at a sold-out Peden Stadium.
There were plenty of reasons to stand up and cheer at this year鈥檚 Homecoming Football Game 鈥 from the Bobcats鈥 winning performance on Frank Solich Field to rousing halftime appearances by the Marching 110 and Alumni Band.