HAB kicks off homecoming 15 with Party at the Docks; Patterson, Dakers are crowned

Written by Taylor Gaudens, Oct 17, 2011, 0 Comments

The USF Homecoming kick-off Party at the Docks featured live music, carnival games and the crowning of USFSP’s Duke and Duchess. Harborside Activities Board and Student Government hosted the event, and SG Vice President Mark Lombardi-Nelson and HAB President Jamie Kennedy announced the winners.

Though the Oct. 13 party got off to a late start, the royalty was crowned at the beginning of the event. Anthony Patterson, junior mass communications major, won Duke.

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Patterson commented about his runny nose and thanked the crowd upon receiving his sash and crown.

Lauren Dakers, junior environmental science and policy major, won Duchess.

“I am super excited,” Dakers said. “I worked really hard.”

Sam Howard, sophomore elementary education major, said the event was “so much fun.” Howard said she usually attends school events because “I always get the free food.”

She said the best part of the event was the cotton candy.

Activities at the event included balloon hats and animals, cornhole and live music from local bands Between Bluffs and Mighty Mongo.

Scott Moser, freshman criminology major, saw the “moon bounce thing” when he got out of class and decided to attend the event. He is not going to the homecoming game because of work, but he plans to “catch the highlights” of the game.

Anthony Wapshott, freshman environmental science and policy major, enjoyed the music from Between Bluffs because he likes bluegrass.

“I love country, I’m from Alabama,” Wapshott said.

This week’s Homecoming activities include a Caribbean festival on Monday, an obstacle course on Tuesday and Viva España Trivia at night, The Big Boot, a pass/punt/kick game, on Wednesday and a lip synch contest at night, a foam party on Thursday, and an awards ceremony on Friday. HAB and SG are hosting all events.

The remaining USF royalty will make an appearance at the homecoming game vs. Cincinnati on Oct. 12 at Raymond James Stadium at noon.