The leaves are changing colors. The air is cooling down. The Tigers have been on the road, but they’re back and Boston College is eagerly awaiting their 7:30 p.m. appointment in Death Valley. Thousands of Clemson alums are gearing up for their journey home.
That’s right folks, it’s Homecoming in Clemson, and after a year-long hiatus, Tigers have a lot of lost time to make up for.
The week-long festivities kicked off earlier this week with the return of a time-honored Clemson tradition. Work began on Sunday, Sept. 26 at noon for the 2021 Homecoming displays on Bowman Field. There are nearly a dozen floats, a Habitat for Humanity build, and enough pomp to cover the tri-county area.
Work on the Homecoming displays will wrap up Friday, Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. to allow for the judging to begin. In each category (moving and non-moving), first prize is $1,500 and second prize is $1,250. The winner of the 2021 Homecoming build will be announced Friday evening during Tigerama, which is one of the largest student-led pep rallies in the nation.
Tigerama came into being after Joe Sherman, retired director of the Clemson News and Director of Alumni Relations, experienced the ‘Gator Growl’ at the University of Florida, which was a massive student talent show held the night prior to Homecoming. Upon Sherman’s return to Clemson in 1956, he brought this idea with him, and on Nov. 8, 1957, Clemson held the first ever Tigerama.
This year, Clemson will be celebrating its 65th annual Tigerama with a lot planned for those in attendance. Prior to the main event, there will be a tailgate outside of Memorial Stadium from 5-6:30 p.m. All students, alumni, and university-affiliates are welcome to attend.
The party will then move to Death Valley at 7 p.m. to kick off the festivities with appearances by some of Clemson’s student organizations, including Tiger Band. Be sure to keep your seats for the introduction of the 2021 Homecoming Court and the crowning of this year’s Homecoming Queen.
The night will continue with a musical performance by country-blues rocker Frankie Ballard. Ballard has performed and toured with many notable country music stars including Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Sugarland and many others.
Tickets are available to students for $10 prior to the event and $15 day-of. General admission tickets pre-sale for $20 and will be available at the gate for $25. Tigerama will also be accepting donations for the benefit of the Tigerama Scholarship Endowment. The event raises money every year to help future generations of Clemson students and is geared to giving back to the school that students love so much.
Everyone better rest up Friday night because our Clemson Tigers will be facing off with the Boston College Eagles on Saturday, Oct. 2. For our Tigers to play their best, Death Valley needs that home-field, “Clemson Loud” enthusiasm for all four quarters.
The week-long festivities kicked off earlier this week with the return of a time-honored Clemson tradition. Work began on Sunday, Sept. 26 at noon for the 2021 Homecoming displays on Bowman Field. There are nearly a dozen floats, a Habitat for Humanity build, and enough pomp to cover the tri-county area.
Work on the Homecoming displays will wrap up Friday, Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. to allow for the judging to begin. In each category (moving and non-moving), first prize is $1,500 and second prize is $1,250. The winner of the 2021 Homecoming build will be announced Friday evening during Tigerama, which is one of the largest student-led pep rallies in the nation.
Tigerama came into being after Joe Sherman, retired director of the Clemson News and Director of Alumni Relations, experienced the ‘Gator Growl’ at the University of Florida, which was a massive student talent show held the night prior to Homecoming. Upon Sherman’s return to Clemson in 1956, he brought this idea with him, and on Nov. 8, 1957, Clemson held the first ever Tigerama.
This year, Clemson will be celebrating its 65th annual Tigerama with a lot planned for those in attendance. Prior to the main event, there will be a tailgate outside of Memorial Stadium from 5-6:30 p.m. All students, alumni, and university-affiliates are welcome to attend.
The party will then move to Death Valley at 7 p.m. to kick off the festivities with appearances by some of Clemson’s student organizations, including Tiger Band. Be sure to keep your seats for the introduction of the 2021 Homecoming Court and the crowning of this year’s Homecoming Queen.
The night will continue with a musical performance by country-blues rocker Frankie Ballard. Ballard has performed and toured with many notable country music stars including Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Sugarland and many others.
Tickets are available to students for $10 prior to the event and $15 day-of. General admission tickets pre-sale for $20 and will be available at the gate for $25. Tigerama will also be accepting donations for the benefit of the Tigerama Scholarship Endowment. The event raises money every year to help future generations of Clemson students and is geared to giving back to the school that students love so much.
Everyone better rest up Friday night because our Clemson Tigers will be facing off with the Boston College Eagles on Saturday, Oct. 2. For our Tigers to play their best, Death Valley needs that home-field, “Clemson Loud” enthusiasm for all four quarters.
