OHIO celebrates Homecoming 2019: 1804 and So Much More

Ohio University alumni and the Bobcats following in their footsteps united for Homecoming 2019 – a week dedicated to reveling in their shared and unique experiences and celebrating all things OHIO.

Themed “1804 and So Much More,” Homecoming 2019 – which coincided with the 215^th anniversary of Ohio University and the 160^th anniversary of the Ohio University Alumni Association – spoke to the rich history and traditions of the University while calling on members of the community to envision and be part of its future.

As Erin Essak Kopp, assistant vice president of alumni relations and executive director of the Alumni Association, said at this year’s Alumni Awards Gala, “Being a part of this singular place transcends the finite amount of time spent on the bricks as students. It’s something you carry with you – for life.”

Here are some highlights from Ohio University’s Homecoming 2019 festivities:

Ohio University Cheerleading kicked off this year’s Yell Like Hell Pep Rally, showing off some of their partner stunts and rallying the crowd’s Bobcat pride at the Oct. 10 event held on OHIO’s historic College Green. To see video of the cheer team in action at the event, click here. Photo by Max Catalano, BSVC ’20

Bobcats enjoy a rousing performance from “The Most Exciting Band in the Land,” OHIO’s Marching 110, which capped off the 2019 Yell Like Hell Pep Rally. For more photos from the Yell Like Hell Pep Rally, click here. Photo by Max Catalano, BSVC ’20

In a week dedicated to Ohio University’s past, present and future, the Bobcat community paused to honor 13 graduates who exemplify the highest levels of professional success and whose service to others and their alma mater defines the OHIO spirit. The Ohio University Alumni Association’s 79^th annual Alumni Awards Gala was held the evening of Oct. 11 in the Baker University Center Ballroom. Click here for full coverage of the event. Photo by Jim Downard

Ohio University alumni and friends took walks down their Bobcat memory lane, pouring over yearbooks, photographs, newspapers and student handbooks from across the decades at the Ohio University Archives Annual Homecoming Display. A time-honored Homecoming tradition, the display was held on the fourth floor of Alden Library, which is celebrating its 50^th anniversary this year. For more photos from the Homecoming Display, click here. Photo by Mack Wagner, BSVC ’21

Members of Ohio University’s Student Alumni Board were one of nearly 100 individuals, OHIO organizations and local businesses who participated in the Homecoming tradition that beckons all Bobcats back to the bricks – the annual Homecoming Parade. Photo by Max Catalano, BSVC ’20

A highlight of every Homecoming Parade since 1973, the members of the Marching 110 Alumni Band brought their talent, Bobcat spirit and camaraderie to this year’s festivities. To watch WOUB Public Media’s stream of the entire Homecoming Parade, click here. Photo by Max Catalano, BSVC ’20

Staff, students and supporters from Ohio University’s LGBT Center show off their Bobcat pride at the 2019 Homecoming Parade and won first place for the best float. Photo by Max Catalano, BSVC ’20

For many who attend the annual Homecoming Parade, it’s the moment they’ve been waiting for – a performance from the 245-member Ohio University Marching 110! To see more photos from the 2019 Homecoming Parade, click here. Photo by Max Catalano, BSVC ’20

Rufus and Head Coach Frank Solich prepare to lead the OHIO Football Team onto the Peden Stadium field for the Homecoming match-up against Northern Illinois. For more photos from the Homecoming football game, click here. Photo by Max Catalano, BSVC ’20

Members of Ohio University’s Marching 110 and the Marching 110 Alumni Band join forces for a halftime performance at the Homecoming football game. Photo by Max Catalano, BSVC ’20

Ohio University seniors Bryanna Jewel Henderson, majoring in sport management in the College of Business, and O’Neal Saunders, majoring in management information systems and analytics in the College of Business, were crowned Homecoming queen and king during the football game. To read about the 10 OHIO seniors selected for this year’s Homecoming Court, click here. Photo by Max Catalano, BSVC ’20

To view the complete 2019 Homecoming photo gallery, click here.