STAY CONNECTED >> Download the Baylor Lariat App: Available now on the App Store Baylor LariatWE’RE THERE WHEN YOU CAN’T BE OCTOBER 14, 2016 FRIDAY BAYLORLARIAT.COM Homecoming parade brings fun, tradition SETH JONES Reporter As a part of Baylor’s homecoming celebration, the homecoming parade annually presents a fun and family- friendly atmosphere for those on and off of Baylor’s campus. The Baylor homecoming parade will take place at 8 a.m. Saturday. Trey Honeycutt | Lariat File Photo The first-ever Baylor homecoming parade was SIC ‘EM BEARS A group of freshmen wearing their Baylor Line jerseys do a group “Sic ‘em” on the Judge Baylor statue conducted in 1909, and much of the community joined in after Freshman Mass Meeting on Oct. 22, 2015. This weekend, alumni, families and students will gather to take part in the on the celebration. homecoming tradition. “From the beginning,” a history of the homecoming parade on the Baylor website reads, “the Baylor Homecoming Parade was a first-class extravaganza of color that featured bands, horse-drawn carriages and wagons, student and civic organizations, and a stream of dignitaries.” Coming Home The 2016 installment looks to maintain that same level of pride and school spirit but with a more modern look. While Baylor looks to celebrate the homecoming Alumni, students, families celebrate the Baylor communtiy parade tradition, the parade is also a great way for the surrounding communities of Waco to get involved. ISABELLA MASO Richardson said. Richardson said. traditions at Baylor,” Lacamp Silsbee senior Nolan Payton said he sees the parade as an Reporter When asked if he had The parade, however, said. “It really kicks off the opportunity for the Baylor family to reach out to Waco and any essential tips for those is only one highlight of the weekend by bringing alumni, to provide a unique setting for family and friends to gather. It’s time to celebrate the who have never experienced weekend; another favorite is students and families together “[The parade] definitely brings the community nation’s oldest homecoming a Baylor homecoming, tonight’s bonfire. The bonfire to celebrate what it means to together,” Payton said. “The parade is great in the sense once again. Richardson emphasized the and Extravaganza will take be a Bear.” that it brings people together and you can be interactive. Celebrations kicked off parade. place from 7 to 10 p.m. on Lacamp encourages You get to talk to your family and friends right in the Thursday night with Mass “When it comes to the Fountain Mall. students to try and attend middle of the parade.” Meeting, hosted by Dr. Ryan parade, freshmen need to Alumna Hannah Lacamp as many of the activities as The parade has tied Waco and Baylor together since Richardson, or as students make sure they get out there is a big fan of this ceremony. possible. very early in its history. According to wacohistory.org, call him, Chapel Ryan. early and grab a good spot “The homecoming bonfire “Participate in as many even since the very first parade, the local community has Mass Meeting is a tradition so they can see the parade,” is one of the most special activities during homecoming rallied support for the event, whether that be through small in which first-year students as you can,” said Lacamp. businesses or citizens of Waco and the surrounding area. learn about the Immortal Ten, “Those are the memories and “Shopkeepers and restaurant owners downtown the tragic death of 10 student- traditions that are going to decorated their storefronts with green and gold and joined athletes in 1927. stick with you for the rest of the throng lining the streets as the parade passed through This year is Richardson’s your life.” downtown,” Brandice Nelson said in an article she wrote 15th Baylor homecoming. He As for Lacamp’s weekend entitled Baylor Homecoming Parade on wacohistory.org. said he is most excited for the highlight, she looks forward Aspen Co., senior and Delta Delta Delta’s head float parade, especially because of to Saturday when the Bears chair Lindsey Herndon described her excitement for the all of the cancellations last take on the Kansas University homecoming parade because of its rich history as well as year due to bad weather. Jayhawks at McLane its ability to bring the community together. “I think that the parade Stadium. “[The parade] is so important to the university, and it’s is a way that students get “There’s nothing quite gone on for so many decades. It’s such a great thing to like Baylor football. I’m be able to contribute to,” Herndon said. “It’s a tradition to express themselves and Timothy Hong | Lariat Photographer utilize their creativity that definitely most excited to that Waco holds, not only Baylor. Having the parade go HOME OF THE BEARS Baylor football fans will gather at through downtown kind of ties everything together.” they don’t normally get to McLane Stadium for the homecoming game against Kansas watch the Bears defeat the For more information regarding the parade, visit utilize, which is pretty great,” State at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Jayhawks,” Lacamp said. baylor.edu or download the Baylor University app. >>WHAT’S INSIDE Baylor spirit ignites at extravaganza opinion TALIYAH CLARK Each year, Baylor Chamber of Reporter American history Commerce and the Waco fire marshal should not be forgotten, come together to make sure the bonfire is safely assembled. Safety especially in an election The Baylor spirit will illuminate barricades will be around the fire, and year. pg. A2 proudly at 7 p.m. tonight at the annual homecoming bonfire and fire marshals with fire extinguisher extravaganza on Fountain Mall. will guard the barrier to ensure Beginning in 1946, a bonfire students stay safe throughout the arts & life was lit each night leading up to the night. homecoming game to distract the “We want people to be safe and Pigskin Revue is a opposing team from stealing the enjoy the bonfire, so always be showcase of the top bear mascot. During this time, the aware of your surroundings and the eight spring 2016 Sing Immortal Ten were also honored by boundaries set around the fire,” Arana acts. pg. B1 the lighting of the eternal flame. The said. “It’s also important to listen to bonfire ceremony will include a pep the instructions of bonfire marshals rally, speeches and other events for from Baylor Chamber because students. they have been trained and are well sports “The great thing about Baylor’s equipped to protect students during bonfire is that the lighting of the the bonfire.” bonfire and the light in general Each year, students and alumni embodies the Baylor spirit, the one alike make lasting memories at the thing that connects Baylor’s past, bonfire and extravaganza. Fairfield, present and future,” said San Antonio Conn., junior Myles Olenski recalls senior Marianna Arana, event the event as one of his most favorite chamber member. memories. First-year students are also excited “Baylor bonfire is one of my about joining in on the homecoming favorite traditions as a freshman Homecoming Game: traditions and their first bonfire. because I had gotten a new camera, the Bears take on the “I’m looking forward to new and I ended up going with my entire Jayhawks at 2:30 p.m. Baylor traditions and getting hyped floor, and I got some great shots of my Lariat File Photo Saturday. pg. C1 friends and of the giant fire,” Olenski up for the game on Saturday,” Bossier GET LIT Bruiser the Bear leads a “Sic ‘em” cheer at homecoming bonfire and said. “It was a blast.” City, La., freshman Mary-Kate Extravaganza on Oct. 18, 2013. This year’s event will take place from 7 to 10 Feaster said. p.m. tonight on Fountain Mall. Vol.117 No. 26 © 2016 Baylor University Friday October 14, 2016 A2 The Baylor Lariat opinionbaylorlariat.com GOT SOMETHING TO SAY? We want to hear it. 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