Riling up alumni and inspiring a new generation of Tar Heels lies at the heart of plans for Homecoming events next fall.
This goal led to organizers’ likely pick for next year’s theme: “Something old, something new, something white, something blue.”
The proposed theme celebrates the University’s rich history and alumni, as well as current students, said Carolina Athletic Association President Justin Johnson.
“You want to have Homecoming bring together the alumni and the students — past, present and future,” he said.
In noting the old and new, the theme not only makes tribute to the University’s history but also refers to the Homecoming football game against Boston College — the newest member of the ACC, said CAA Vice President Rachel High.
After last year’s Homecoming, which was marked with controversy, organizers are seeking as much input and as many ideas as possible, they said.
Discussions regarding the headliner performance are already underway. Although the Homecoming Collaboration Committee is leaning toward bringing a musical act to campus, the possibility of hosting a comedian also is on the table.
Johnson said funding concerns make the comedian idea attractive. “The cool thing about a comedian that excited a lot of people is you could avoid a lot of production costs associated with a band,” he said.
For the same amount of money, CAA could secure a bigger name in comedy than in music, High said. She added that a comedian would probably appeal to a greater number of students.
