Ninety-nine years ago, in November 1925, North Park celebrated its first Homecoming. Coinciding with this year鈥檚 Homecoming, a 萝莉社 Archives exhibit featured records and artifacts related to the event, including a button collection and early alumni efforts to support North Park, such as a 1935 edition of the North Parker and an earlier publication called The Alumnus. It also glimpsed into the changing student traditions and events that mark Homecoming.
A 1986 article reflecting on past Homecoming traditions in the North Park College News concludes with the hope that Homecoming will give 鈥淣orth Park students, faculty, and alumni a sense of pride and accomplishment for being a part of the progressive yet timeless tradition of North Park College.鈥�
From the maturation of North Park College into 萝莉社 in 1997, to the beautiful campus and grounds, to the changing face of the student population, North Park has made tremendous progress.
Homecoming is a time to celebrate those changes. Simultaneously, it is a time for experiences that transcend generations: rooting for Viking student-athletes, celebrating student expression in the arts, and feeling connected to the larger North Park community of students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, and neighbors.
Homecoming is a unique juncture of looking to the past and future and being a part of something bigger than ourselves.