|
173 Homecoming 1 (USA
vs. Japan) wrote: 051027, posted: 051112, modified: 051119
Homecoming 2
In fall (often in September and October), homecoming is held at American HS
(High Schools) and colleges.
Q from
Japanese W:
”I've a Q on “Homecoming.” I notice that U of M (University of Minnesota) has
homecoming every year either in September or October. As for HS, last year Mike
told me that his HS has homecoming, too. He added that he would enjoy dancing
at homecoming.
I bet homecoming is an event for graduates to return to their alma mater every
year. So the graduates and current students can enjoy this event. During the
event, is the school closed? I don't have any clues on homecoming because in
Japan we don't have this*. Oh, I know at this event the “homecoming queen” is
usually chosen. Also, there is a big football game at home school.
Will you guys describe homecoming at schools (I guess HS and colleges hold
homecoming?) when you get a chance? Gracias, Amigos! “ W (Wrote: 051001)
Reply from American L:
“I am probably not
a good person to ask about homecoming. I have never gone to any.
I think you are
right about graduates visiting, the football game, and the king and queen being
selected. I'm sure many of the current students enjoy this event (I think it is
mostly current students). HS and colleges both hold homecomings. I am still
invited every year to both my college and HS homecomings. Unfortunately, that is
about all I know about it. Homecomings just never seemed to interest me.” L
(051005)
Examples
of Homecomings:
U of Minnesota Homecoming <
http://www.alumni.umn.edu/homecoming2005 >
U of M Alumni Association <
http://www.alumni.umn.edu/UMAA_Home.html >
U of Minnesota Crookstone Homecoming <
http://www.crk.umn.edu/homecoming/2005/index.htm >
Photo Gallery
> Minnesota Events > 10 - 11 > Homecoming Parade (We'll post more pix later)
* I
don’t think that homecoming is popular in Japan.
Colleges:
I think some colleges in Japan may hold homecoming; my bro’s college may have an
annual homecoming. My college holds a college festival in spring so some
graduates may visit the college to join the festival; usually, the current
students, other college students, and the public join the festival. Hmmm… now I
begin to recall things related to alumni. My college has an alumni meeting
(called “reunion”): I don’t remember whether or not it is held every year, but I
recall that it’s just a dinner meeting and the current students seldom attend
the meeting. At least they publish updated information (the only contact info
about work and home) on graduates every a few years as far as the Faculty of
Engineering, from which I graduated, is concerned.
HS:
My HS has a school festival in fall every year, but I don’t think it is
homecoming. For HS, they have an alumni meeting (called “reunion”), which is
not a big event, as well, and they also publish updated info on the graduates.
Now I remember this: It’s very popular that for junior high schools, many
classes have annual reunions outside of the schools.
My knowledge on homecoming in Japanese schools may be obsolete. Please correct
me if I’m wrong:
info@exploreamerica.info . W (Wrote: 051001)
Homecoming 2
Newsletter List
Explore America Info: American life, and tips on how to say it in English and
how to improve your English; our site has lots of fun photos.
|