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schools to invite back alumni in the spirit of reminding them they are still a part of the school
even though they have long since graduated. By
doing this, alumni feel the desire to help keep the
school alive by making donations.
But Im not one of those people and I doubt I
ever will be. Louisiana Tech is simply a school to
me. Once I graduate the odds of me ever returning are minimal. No offense to the school, my time
here will simply be over. I will be long gone and
my desire to come home as they say will not be
strong enough to drag me from the better life I will
have undoubtedly established elsewhere.
However, as this is my last year and I am on
the cusp of graduating, thus ending my academic
career permanently, I look back and realize my
school-affiliated memories are few. My last chance
to participate in Homecoming is disrupted by my
commitment the military and I will be spending it
on base.
While I might not have had the typical college
experience, I enjoy the bragging rights of being
able to say I worked hard and earned everything I
got without relying on anyone, a lesson I value over
cheering on a football team.
as well. Homecoming is a time where the campus comes together to celebrate the university, its
students and its alumni.
The celebration extends throughout the week
through various events such as the talent show
hosted by Union Board, the announcement of
the Homecoming queen and king, the Homecoming parade and of course the Homecoming
game.
For the most part, I have never really been the
kind of person who likes to be around big crowds
of people and go out and participate in events.
My first year of Homecoming, I honestly did not
plan on attending and was pretty okay with doing
so. I heard about the events and everything going
on during the week, but did not think it was really
my kind of thing. My friends ended up encouraging me to go to some of the events and I am very
glad I did.
I remember my first Homecoming at Tech in
2012, and that I did not know what to expect.
I attended my first Homecoming game, the parade and various events around campus and had
a great time. I could have experienced Homecoming in high school, but now I was able to on
a much larger scale on a college campus.
Ellie Moslander is a junior journalism major from Albuquerque, New Mexico who serves as associate
multimedia editor for the Tech Talk. Email comments to
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54 Golden Society members will receive a golden medallion and Louisiana Tech pin at Saturdays luncheon.
Since we are also holding the Breakfast with Champ event again this year, as
well as some other festivities, Id say the
week is very busy, he said. However, its
the good kind of busy. Its a collaborative
effort with the Student Government Association and city of Ruston, and we want to
give all of our Tech fans something to get
excited to see.
Cavin said at the end of the day, the
Alumni Association is eager to provide
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Reunion on Friday.Wes Cavin, director of
alumni relations, said the reunion will primarily focus on the graduating classes of
1964 and prior.
While anyone from the classes of 1964
and before may attend, we are planning to
give a special commemorative diploma
and medallion to the classes of 1964,
1954 and 1944, respectively, Cavin said.
He also said the association chose to
honor the classes of 1954 and 1944 because they believed those classes have
reached important milestones.
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of folks who are
happy to return to
the university after all these years.
Cavin said his favorite part of the reunion is speaking with the various alumni.
Its usually expected for the alumni to
be awestruck at how Tech has changed in
50 years, he said. In reality, I think Im
more shocked from their stories of how
Tech used to be. Its always exciting to
hear how far weve come and compare it
to where we are now.
Barbara Swart, administrative coordinator for alumni relations, said seeing the
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The Tech Cheerleaders practice a new pyramid formation for the pep rally and the homecoming game.
Homecoming Week just like any other, knowing a consistent regimen is what the team needs to focus on during the week.
This week will be no different than the others as
we are constantly trying to increase our effectiveness
on the sidelines by improving our skills, Falting said.
We want our teams to value leading the crowd over
all else and understand how the incorporation of skills
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SPORTS
The game will be televised on the FOX Sports Network and can also be listened to on 107.5 FM.
The Bulldogs lead the series between the teams (2-1).
OVERALL RECORD:
OVERALL RECORD:
(5-3,4-0 C-USA)
POINTS PER GAME:
32.9
POINTS ALLOWED
PER GAME:
(3-4,1-3 C-USA)
KENNETH DIXON - RB
681 yards
4.5 yards per carry
10 touchdowns
CODY SOKOL - QB
1,978 yards
247.2 yards per game
17 touchdowns
25.9
45.6
POINTS ALLOWED
PER GAME:
TOTAL OFFENSE:
TOTAL DEFENSE:
TOTAL DEFENSE
TOUCHDOWNS:
(RUSHING/PASSING)
TOUCHDOWNS:
(RUSHING/PASSING)
380.5
BRYAN SHORTER - RB
26 tackles
5.5 tackles for loss
4.5 sacks
549.4
XAVIER WOODS - DB
34 tackles
4 interceptions
1 touchdown
TONY JOHNSON - LB
44 tackles
5 tackles for loss
1.5 sacks
Louisiana Tech is playing its 89th annual Homecoming game against the
Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers.
This will mark the fourth
time these two teams have
met and will be the first
time both teams do so as
members of the same conference.
The Bulldogs and Hilltoppers last met in the 1973
NCAA Division II National
Championship game. Tech,
led by former NFL Pro
Bowl wide receiver Pat Tilley, beat Western Kentucky
34-0 in Sacramento, California.
Tech comes into this
years game with a 5-3 overall record and a 4-0 record
in Conference USA after
defeating the Southern Miss
Golden Eagles last week by
a score of 31-20. Tech sits
atop the Western Division
standings of C-USA.
It feels good to be undefeated in C-USA, but we
take it one game at a time
and look at it going 1-0 in
the season every game, junior defensive back Kentrell
Brice said. You get this one
and then go on to the next
game 1-0.
The Hilltoppers come in
at 3-4 on the year with a 1-3
record in C-USA.
Despite its 3-4 record,
Western Kentucky is fifth
in the nation in total offense averaging more than
550 yards per game and its
NICK HOLT- LB
69 tackles
5 tackles for loss
1.5 sacks
554.7
350.8
WILL TRAHAN
Sports Reporter
LEON ALLEN - RB
716 yards
4.7 yards per carry
7 touchdowns
41.1
TOTAL OFFENSE:
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BRANDON DOUGHTY - QB
2,871 yards
410.1 yards per game
24 touchdowns
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