For decades, homecoming weekend at Ole Miss has been characterized by football, families, and a student favorite...the homecoming parade. This event has always included a competition among student organizations to build and "pomp" the most extravagant float. This year, homecoming officials decided to take a more cost-efficient approach to this long-standing tradition.
Instead of creating large homecoming floats to display in the parade, organizations on campus were challenged to create smaller 8-foot by 8-foot signs to be displayed around campus. Participants ranged from the ever-present Greek organizations to smaller, lesser-known societies.
One of these, the Ole Miss Residence Hall Association, went with a Monopoly theme, transforming the board game we all know and love into a residence hall-filled "Rebelopoly".
"It's all about unifying our campus." said freshman RHA representative, Josh Moore. RHA members, as well as RA's and residents from each dorm came together to work on the RHA sign. "Each dorm is its own little community, but RHA brings us all together. This competition is doing the same for all Ole Miss students: bringing us together."
The group worked over 15 hours on their giant game board, staying motivated by a little friendly competition. "We want to make our presence known on campus. We want to win!" continued Moore.
As for changing yet another Ole Miss tradition, RHA sign workers had nothing negative to say. "I think it's great. We're still getting in the homecoming spirit, that's all that matters. Smaller signs are more feasible to smaller groups. This lets everyone participate and have fun." said sophomore Alisha Seals.
Martin Hall RA Karen Davis echoed the sentiment, "Change is good. We're supporting our Rebels, and that's what it's all about."
RHA took third place in the competition.
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