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For 2024, Student organization and residence halls will compete in three divisions:
- Gold Division - Up to 3 organizations representing a total of no more than 250 members may combine
to participate in the Gold Division
- Purple – Up to 3 organizations representing a total of no more than 50 members may combine
to participate in the Purple Division. Organizations with more than 50 members may
request eligibility for the Purple Division with advisor support by emailing engagement@tntech.edu.
- Residence Hall Division – Resident Hall units as determined by Housing & Residential Life may participates
in the Res Hall Division. Housing & Residential will determine and communicate participation
rules.
HOMECOMING COMPETITION PACKET
Homecoming Team Registration – Due Tue., Oct. 1, 2024 at 11:55 PM
One Team Registration per Homecoming team (e.g. “Alpha Zeta & Ski Team” or “New Hall
North”).
Homecoming Organization Registration — Due Tue., Oct. 1, 2024 at 11:55 PM
One registration per participating Student Organization (e.g. Alpha Zeta). Does not
apply to Resident Hall teams.
Homecoming Lip Sync Music Submission – Due Sun., Oct. 6, 2024 at 11:55 PM
2024 Homecoming Schedule
| Date |
Event |
Time |
Location |
| Monday, Oct. 28 |
Banner Competition |
9 AM – 11:30 AM |
RUC First Floor Lobby |
| Monday, Oct 28 - Tuesday, Oct. 29 |
Crowdfunding Drive |
Link will open at 8:00am on Monday, October 28 and will close Tuesday, October 29
at 3:00 pm. Use the Homecoming Crowdfunding Link to donate to the Food Pantry and
support one or more Homecoming Team. Support the Drive » |
Online |
| Tuesday, Oct. 29 |
Homecoming Court Election Day |
9 AM - 4:30 PM |
Centennial Plaza |
| Tuesday, Oct. 29 |
Lip Sync
Competition |
7 PM - 9PM |
Memorial Gym |
| Wednesday, Oct. 30 |
Homecoming Carnival |
6 PM - 8 PM |
Main Quad |
| Thursday, Oct. 31 |
Homecoming Hangout |
11 AM - 1 PM |
Centennial Plaza |
| Saturday, Nov. 2 |
Homecoming Parade |
10:30 AM |
Dixie Avenue |
| Saturday, Nov. 2 |
Homecoming Football Game |
1:30 PM |
Tucker Stadium |
Homecoming Parade
Homecoming Parade Entry Form (Due Oct. 11 at 11:55 PM)
- Guidelines and Instructions for Parade Participants
Guidelines and Instructions for Parade Participants
Float Division — Competition for organizations that build a float. Note: a float information sheet
must be submitted. Trophies will be awarded during the Homecoming football game.
Pride Division — Competition for recognition. The winner will receive the TN Tech Pride Award. This
division should include participants from the University or the Cookeville community
who do not build a float. Examples of Pride Entries include cars, trailers, walkers,
vans, horses, etc.
Parade Instructions:
- The parade line up will begin in the Towne Plaza parking lot (Gabe’s on Jefferson
Avenue). Please have your entries ready to be lined up between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.
- Please park as far away from the front of the stores in the shopping center as you
can. We want to minimize the disturbance to the stores and shoppers.
- Entries must remain 25-30 feet apart throughout the parade.
- Entries should stop at the judges' reviewing stand for a maximum of 20 seconds. If entries do not stop in front of the reviewing stand, the judges will not score
them. Judges will view entries from the driver's side of the vehicle.
- A member of the sponsoring organization must remain with the entry at all times.
- All parade entries will turn from Dixie Avenue onto B Street.
Floats will be directed to the parking area behind the scoreboard. Floats must remain
parked until the conclusion of the Homecoming game. Do not remove floats from Stadium
Drive until the football game is completed and attendees have dispersed.
All other entries will proceed past the Float parking area and disperse. Trailers
carrying individuals should stop on campus and unload all individuals before leaving
campus.
- ALL OTHER ENTRIES: Disperse after turning left onto B Street.
- All floats and decorations must be disassembled and properly disposed of by Sunday, November 3, 2024.
Homecoming 2024 Parade Information
Homecoming Parade Entry Form — Due Oct. 11, 2024 at 11:55 PM
- Homecoming Parade Route
The homecoming parade route begins in the Towne Plaza parking lot, at the base of
S. Dixie Ave, then heads north up S. Dixie Ave. The route then turns left on B Street.
The parade disperses at B Street, and float drop off is behind the stadium scoreboard.
Mr. and Ms. Tennessee Tech
Mr. and Ms. Tennessee Tech Candidates
- » Eligibility
Candidates must have at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA and 60 hours of earned college
credit (Junior Status) to run. Candidates must be full-time students of Tennessee
Technological University at the time of the election on October 29th in order to be
qualified to run. Candidates must be nominated and sponsored by a student organization
registered with Student Engagement or an Intercollegiate Athletics team. An organization
or team may only sponsor one candidate. Candidates may not be currently sitting members
of the SGA Executive Council or the Commission for Elections.
View Election Rules (PDF)
- » Candidate Information Session
The official Mr. & Ms. Tennessee Tech University Candidate Information Session will
be Thursday, October 8, at 11:00 AM in RUC 246. Candidates must be present or have
a representative present during the Information Session. If unable to attend, email
sgasecretary@tntech.edu with a valid excuse at least 24 hours in advance. Candidates
must specify whether a representative will be in their place or if they will be in
attendance for the make-up session.
There will be a make-up information session on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024, in RUC
371 at 6:00 PM. Representatives are not allowed to attend in place of a candidate
during the make-up session.
- » Election Day
All qualified applicants will be placed on the ballot. Voting will be conducted online
on Tuesday, October 29th, from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. The Commission for Elections shall
announce the Homecoming Court members immediately following the certification by posting
outside the SGA office.
- » Mr. and Ms. Tennessee Tech Ceremony Rehearsal
The Homecoming Court attendees will participate in a mandatory half-time ceremony
rehearsal with the Golden Eagle Marching Band on Friday, November 1, at 4 PM on the
football field at Tucker Stadium.
- » Announcement of Results
The public announcement of the 2024 Mr. & Ms. Tennessee Tech University will be made
during halftime of the Homecoming football game in Tucker Stadium on Saturday, November
2.
Attire: Mr. & Ms. Tennessee Tech University candidates are encouraged to wear Sunday best
or formal attire incorporating TN Tech spirit. Please note that the weather is usually
cold.
Presentation: The 2024 Mr. & Ms. Tennessee Tech University candidates will be presented by the Tennessee
Tech University President, First Lady, and the Student Government Association President.
- » Application Submission
Candidates must submit their application before Monday, October 7 at 11:59 PM. Candidates
will provide the following information or materials via their application:
- Acknowledgement of the Election Rules.
- A hi-resolution photo upload to be used for display purposes (preferably a headshot).
- A resume outlining their campus and community involvement.
The resume will not affect voting or your candidacy but will be used for your profile
on the website and our social media accounts if elected to the court.
To apply for the 2024 Mr. & Ms. Tennessee Tech election, please follow the link below.
MR. & MS. TENNESSEE TECH APPLICATION
- » Detailed Candidate Schedule
| Date |
Event |
| October 7 |
Deadline to submit application and required documents prior to Candidate Information
Session. |
| October 8 |
Candidate Information Session begins at 11:00 AM in RUC 246 (attendance required for
candidate or candidate representative). |
| October 9 |
Make-up Candidate Information Session begins at 6 PM in RUC 371 (attendance is required
if a candidate or candidate representative was absent during the Oct. 8 meeting). |
| October 10 |
Active campaigning may begin at 8:00 AM. |
| October 29 |
Election Day from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| October 30 |
Deadline to submit an itemized budget with receipts to the SGA Secretary by 4:30 PM |
| October 30 |
All campaign material must be removed by 4:30 PM. |
| November 1 |
Mandatory Mr. & Ms. Tennessee Tech Ceremony Rehearsal |
| November 2 |
Mr. & Ms. Tennessee Tech Ceremony in Tucker Stadium at halftime |
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