Students, alumni, and friends celebrated Homecoming last week. There were a variety of events Oct. 14-19, including the Campfire Kickoff, Homecoming Parade, alumni tailgate, football game, Sankofa events, reunions, and more.

Take a look at the festivities. 

Students roast marshmallows at the Homecoming Campfire Kickoff.
Students roast marshmallows at the Homecoming Campfire Kickoff.
Students participate in Homecoming’s Got Talent in the Squires Haymarket Theatre.
Students participate in Homecoming’s Got Talent in the Squires Haymarket Theatre. Court candidates showcased their talents to students and a panel of campus celebrity judges.
Black Liberation Talk
Groundbreaking choreographer Camille A. Brown joined students for the Black Liberation Talk at the Black Cultural Center.
Alumni at their 50th Reunion pose with the HokieBird.
Members of the Class of 1969 celebrate their 50th Reunion with the HokieBird.
A member of the Highty-Tighties marches in the Homecoming Parade.
Highty-Tighties alumni march in the Homecoming Parade.
Hokies enjoy the Homecoming Tailgate.
Hokies enjoy the Homecoming Tailgate.
King and Queen, Sam Dickerson and Desiree Velez
Homecoming Royalty Sam Dickerson and Desiree Velez during halftime.
Hokies on the field after defeating UNC
The Hokies celebrate after defeating UNC.

Photos by Thomas Miller, Marjorie Christianson, Emily Geist, Sarah Cundiff, Ahmed Mustafa, and Christina Franusich.

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