Homecoming History Trivia

In which year was the first homecoming event held?

• 1920

• 1950

• 1900

• 1910

Which university is credited with starting the tradition of homecoming events?

• University of Missouri

• University of California

• University of Texas

• University of Kansas

What is the purpose of homecoming events?

• To showcase new academic programs.

• To raise funds for the school.

• To welcome back alumni and celebrate the spirit and traditions of a school or university.

• To say goodbye to graduating students.

Which decade saw the rise in popularity of homecoming events?

• 20th century

• 21st century

• 18th century

• 19th century

What year was the song 'Shine Bright Like a Diamond' released?

• 2012

• 2016

• 2010

• 2014

When was the first homecoming event held in Grain Valley, MO?

• 1945

• 1960

• 1951

• 1975

The University of Illinois claims to have the longest running homecoming tradition, starting in 1910 and only skipping what year when the influenza epidemic kept people from gathering in large numbers.

• 1920

• 1918

• 1932

• 1912

The first dances held in Grain Valley were sock hops and held to help raise money for war relief efforts. How did sock hops originally get its name?

• Students were required to remove their shoes so they wouldn't scratch the gymnasium floor

• Socks were originally used to help match dance partners on the dance floor

• The first sock hop allegedly took place in a sock factory, where workers would celebrate a productive day by dancing

• Sock hops were gatherings that would meet secretly to knit socks for charity and they would dance while knitting

What flower is historically associated with homecoming?

• roses

• carnations

• mums

• lilies

Bonfires are often associated with homecoming events at the university level. In 1999, a tragic bonfire collapse killed 12 people and injured 27, and this changed the way bonfires are constructed. At what university did this happen?

• Auburn

• LSU

• Georgia State

• Texas A&M