{"583250":{"#nid":"583250","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Homecoming Weekend is Here","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EHomecoming gives Yellow Jackets of all ages\u0026nbsp;an opportunity to have fun while showing their school spirit.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPartake in some of Tech\u0026#39;s most beloved traditions this weekend.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EFriday\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPomp Judging \u0026ndash; Various locations, Noon\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDictionary.com defines\u0026nbsp;pomps as \u0026quot;stately or splendid displays,\u0026quot;\u0026nbsp;and this definition holds true at Tech. In the annual Pomp Display Contest, displays will be judged according to a pre-determined set of rules and will feature creative representations on the homecoming theme.\u0026nbsp;Walk through the Greek houses on campus to check out some of the specular displays.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPresident\u0026rsquo;s Update \u0026ndash;\u0026nbsp;Georgia Tech Global Learning Center, Room 236, 1 p.m.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPresident G. P. \u0026ldquo;Bud\u0026rdquo; Peterson will share an update on the Institute\u0026rsquo;s global, regional, and local impact, as well as some of the exciting things happening around campus. Attend this address to ask questions to and meet Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s 11th President.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECampus Walking and Bus Tours \u0026ndash; Georgia Tech Learning Center Atrium (walking), Georgia Tech Hotel Lobby (bus), 3:30 p.m.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJoin Georgia Tech Student Ambassadors as they take attendees on a tour around campus highlighting infamous Tech landmarks.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMini 500 Tricycle Race \u0026ndash;\u0026nbsp;Peters Parking Deck, 5 \u0026ndash; 8 p.m.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECheer on your organization and fellow students as they race to the finish line in child-size tricycle. This race is one of Tech\u0026#39;s oldest homecoming traditions.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ESaturday\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFreshman Cake Race \u0026ndash; Begins in front of McCamish Pavilion, 6:30 a.m.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERunners will be up before the sun, with the men\u0026#39;s race beginning at 6:30 a.m. and\u0026nbsp;women\u0026rsquo;s race at 6:40 a.m. Whether you\u0026rsquo;re a freshman or an upperclassman, come run or cheer on first-year\u0026nbsp;students in one of Tech\u0026#39;s oldest traditions. (Participants also receive cupcakes.)\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERamblin\u0026rsquo; Reck Parade \u0026ndash; Begins at the corner of Fowler and Eighth Streets, 8\u0026nbsp;a.m.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECome out to watch a variety of vehicles drive down Fowler Street before the big game. The parade will run down Fowler Street from Eighth Street to Fourth Street.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlumni Tailgate \u0026ndash; Tech Tower Lawn, 9:30 a.m. \u0026ndash; noon\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDrop by Tech Tower Lawn before the game to enjoy free Georgia Tech swag, take a picture with the Wreck, and eat from a delicious BBQ buffet. Cost for buffet tickets are $20 onsite.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGeorgia Tech vs. Duke \u0026ndash; Bobby Dodd Stadium, Noon\u0026nbsp;\u0026ndash; 3 p.m.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFinally, cheer on your Jackets as they take on the Duke Blue Devils in their Homecoming game. Mr. and Ms. Georgia Tech will be announced at halftime.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ESunday\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECatch up on all the work you\u0026rsquo;ve put off during the week. 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