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Mississippi College's Golden Hour: Homecoming Recap 2024

The weekend was one of tradition, celebration, and community.

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On October 26, 2024 at 4:00 p.m., Robinson-Hale Stadium welcomed Erskine College for the 2024 Mississippi College homecoming game. This year’s homecoming weekend was marked by spirited celebration, cherished tradition, and long-awaited victory.


Tailgate & Parade

A hand-painted banner adorns the tailgate tent of Swannanoa Social Tribe. After a morning of ceremony, gameday festivities officially kicked off at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 26. (Photo Credit: Emma Ellard)
The ladies of Laguna Social Tribe enjoy their homecoming tailgate. Clubs, tribes, and other campus organizations decked out their tents according to the weekend’s “Golden Hour” theme. (Photo Credit: Jake Perkins)
People gather at various homecoming tailgates. Homecoming draws hundreds of participants from across MC’s campus and community. (Photo Credit: Jake Perkins)
At the Baptist Healthplex parking lot, clubs and tribes finish their floats to prepare for the homecoming parade. (Photo Credit: Jill Sanchez)
Halloween decor decorates Swannanoa’s float, an homage to the tribe’s Follies theme, Hocus Pocus. Amidst the tailgate, the floats took to College Street at 1:30 p.m. (Photo Credit: Emma Ellard)

Football Game & Court Presentation

The Mississippi College defensive line gets in stance, preparing for the snap. Kickoff for the homecoming game was at 4:00 p.m. (Photo Credit: Logan Orman)
The cheer team roots on the Choctaws. (Photo Credit: Logan Orman)
Members of Kokoa Men’s Service Club celebrate a big play. The homecoming game brought students, alumni, local residents, and more together at Robinson-Hale Stadium. (Photo Credit: Logan Orman)
The 1979 Mississippi College football team is recognized at the end of the first quarter. The 1979 team was runner-up for the national championship. (Photo Credit: Logan Orman) 
The 2024-25 men’s basketball team stands along the ten-yard line. They were also recognized at the game. (Photo Credit: Logan Orman) 
Evee Stevens, freshman maid, is escorted by her father during halftime. (Photo Credit: Logan Orman) 
Sophomore maid Rylee Grace Davis is handed flowers by her father. (Photo Credit: Logan Orman) 
Junior maid Emily Hood meets her father at the 50 yard line before being escorted down the field. (Photo Credit: Logan Orman)
Senior maid Leah Strawderman’s escort, Zach Dickey, shakes hands with Strawderman’s father. (Photo Credit: Logan Orman) 
Senior maid of honor Kimi Webb’s father hands Webb flowers before walking the field. (Photo Credit: Logan Orman) 
Homecoming queen Haleigh Roberts stands with her father after receiving her flowers and crown. (Photo Credit: Logan Orman)
Haleigh Roberts shares a sweet moment with honorary queen Addlyn Smith from Children’s of Mississippi Hospital. (Photo Credit: Logan Orman)  
Junior defensive back Stefan Cameron blocks the ball from Erskine’s wide receiver Rodshaun Dorsey. The Choctaws’ performance led to another reason for celebration: the team’s first win of the season. (Photo Credit: Logan Orman)

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