Fall semester is always my favorite semester of the year. The weather is cool; I’m reunited with my friends after a long, productive summer, and I get a fresh start to a new school year. All of these aspects of the fall semester are incredible but one event that I look forward to most of any event in the semester is Spelhouse Homecoming. Homecoming is the one time a year where I truly understand what it means to attend an HBCU.
Alumni from all over the country come to celebrate their college years and update their classmates on what is going on.During Homecoming I’m reunited with alum that was seniors when I was a freshman. I get to learn about what my professors were like as students. As a Morehouse student, it is inspiring seeing all the Morehouse men talk about their glory days and how they inquire about what my plans are. For me, that innate bond that I have with Morehouse men make homecoming extra special.
Honestly, there are many parts of Homecoming that make it special but here are the five things I’m looking forward to most at this year’s Spelhouse homecoming below.
2. The Artists
HBCU homecomings are always a hot-spot for indie and up-coming acts of all different genres to perform for audiences and build a fanbase. The Neo-Soul concert is a prime example of that. During this concert, the opening of the show is usually done by a student looking to express themselves and gain clout for their music ability. After the opening act, there is an R&B performer that will come and serenade the campus with a medley of their hits.
One year I got to hear Elle Varner perform at the Neo-Soul concert. She was so moved by the love from the crowd that she began grabbing phones from the audience and snap chatting herself singing. It was a moment to see. Every year I pray that we can get Beyoncé to headline the Neo-Soul concert. Hopefully one day she will be our Neo-Soul performer. Nonetheless, I’m very excited for the Neo-Soul concert and anxious to see who Spelhouse will host this year as our performer.
