It’s time again for homecoming week and there is a calendar full of events from a comedy show to a fashion show.

“From an alumni perspective, the most highlighted event of the week of activities would be the alumni awards brunch,” said Tommy Walpole, Executive Director of Auxiliary Enterprises.

The ULM alumni association will present all of its major awards at the brunch, including the Golden Arrow award, a service award and the George T. Walker Lifetime Achievement award.

In hopes of starting a new homecoming tradition, the alumni association is offering a Young Alumni of the Year award for the first time.

The homecoming parade, usually held on Friday evenings, will be moved to Saturday afternoon so that Warhawk fans from all over the country can travel to campus in time to participate in the events.

The parade will run through campus and into the grove.

“We encourage everyone to get there early.  The band and the spirit groups will do a pep rally right in the grove for all the fans,” said Walpole.

Despite the absence of former quarterback Kolton Brown, who will be our for the rest of the season due to injury, the football team is hopeful.

“We hat that Kolton Browning went down with an injury, but we are supportive of the new quarterback and the team,” said Walpole.  “We hope it’s a really good crowd.”

Christina Bruno, a marketing major and freshman homecoming maid, is excited to represent her class on homecoming court.

Bruno quoted Vince Lombardi, former NFL head coach, to offer support to the players.

“A wise man once said ‘the difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.’ No matter what, never give up the will to fight,” Bruno said.

Tevin Horton, freshman football player and undeclared major, said the team will be taking their time to enjoy the week’s events to help them get pumped up for the game.

“We have been playing really well and we are mentally prepared.  We should have a good game,” Horton said.