This is the walk whose steps you retrace Forever This is a 9:00 a.m. class that’ll change you forever this is a 2 a.m. study session that you’ll remember forever this view is one you’ll cherish forever let’s hope but that is definitely forever your idea of a classroom your idea of celebrations
Even your idea of what a successful career might look like will all change forever and when you leave fellow Bobcats will give you this know and this career Forever This bond this community this place this experience will all stay with you forever forever can seem daunting from the outside but once
You’re in Ohio University will forever be in you and a part of you will forever be here at Ohio good morning and happy homecoming welcome to the Ohio University homec live hello at Ohio University Welcome to the oh University homecoming parade live stream proudly brought to you by the
Ohio University Alumni Association I’m W public media’s Sher Russo and a proud graduate in 1996 and 2007 of Ohio University a journalism major so I got to r that a little bit and joining me is silver Barker she’s a current student here at w and Ohio University she works
For us at the station silver tell us a little bit about how it feels to be here for homecoming and and just your experiences as a current student it it truly feels amazing um as you can see the crowd the crowd is large everyone showed up with their it feels amazing my
Everyone else I mean like this is amazing tears s but I’m loving it so far it’s been amazing well you can always come back right that’s what homecoming is all about so so tell us you’re a journalism news and information major what um what is what are your career
Goals what do you want to do after the spring of 20124 right so I am studying currently broadcast journalism um and my career goals are definitely to continue that uh continue broadcast journalism when I graduate um I want to work at a station wherever that may be I’m not
Sure yet but I do want to continue my studies and continue going yeah there was a little feedback there I think they I think we’ve figured that out now so hope hopefully we can keep talking well it’s a beautiful day here it’s sunny it’s perfect it’s an autumn day in
Athens I know many of you watching the live stream can’t be here today but you know what it’s like the the autumn leaves are changing and it’s just beautiful it’s a little chilly though it is it’s chilly a little bit but that’s all right we’re we’re we’re gonna buck
Up we’ve got it so um so silver tell us about your experience as a student here because as all the people watching the live stream know Ohio University is a special place where you get the chance to do Hands-On training and do some experiential learning so tell us about
All the things all the opportunities you’ve had um Beyond like it I didn’t expect this uh coming here into Ohio University I’m originally from Cleveland Ohio and so um I didn’t expect to find a journalism school that I fell in love with um the journalism here has been
Amazing I mean like I’ve been offered so many opportunities I’ve had the um pleasure to go to multiple places and visit and the funding here the alumni that return I mean like it’s just amazing you have so much support journalism student wise just for any student coming to AA University I mean
There’s so many alumni that still support donate fund W public media is like my second family like it’s amazing um and I’ve just had so many amazing experiences here and I’m forever grateful for that and that’s probably why so many people have showed back and come back here yeah oh absolutely and
And not only you know you’re a member of the wub public media family but also the Ohio University family and you you talked about what alumni do particularly you have uh been paired with a couple of mentors um alumni mentors who worked at wub as as when they were students at
Ohio University and one of them is Alisa Henry talk to us a little bit about that that mentoring relationship yeah so Alisa Henry um she is with ABC6 and it’s been Fox 28 as well and she’s also the uh host uh co-host of cash explosion uh awesome lot Ohio lottery show if you’re
Not sure about it go check it out it’s awesome um that mentoring experience I mean I’ve learned so much from her I met with her um I want to say junior year it was beginning of junior year I got paired up with her and she’s someone I
Look up to completely I mean I want to be a show host eventually for a show not sure what television show but I definitely want to go out there and see what’s out um but yeah it’s been I’ve learned from her she’s given me so many
Um lessons that I take into every day take consideration so it’s been amazing like having her as a mentor I also have another Mentor so it’s like just so many people they’ve graduated from Ohio University and it it’s amazing like to be paired up with them and have the
Opportunity well I know I brought up Alisa for a reason because she’s here with us today she’s out in the crowd with with uh Jack Green who is another current student at Ohio University who’s a journalism news and information major and works at w so Alisa and Jack we’re
Going to turn it over to you uh and see what’s going on out in the crowd who’s waiting for this parade to come by we’re on College Street and uh and we don’t hear the drums coming up the street yet so I think we have a little time Alisa and Jack take it
Away Sherry and silver what an incredible day it is out here all these Bobcats out here ready for the parade it’s a little chilly but it’s gorgeous you having a great time Jack I’m always down for homecoming fun it’s always a blast here in Athens absolutely we got
We got some current students over here so Connor this is your final homecoming as a student how does it feel it feels great I’m excited to be here it’s awesome to see the Athens Community out supporting OU it’s good to see everybody filling the street not just full of
College kids and bikes and cars it’s good to see everybody pack in the streets happy to be here happy to see everybody out excited to see the marching uh 1010 yeah marching 1110 we can’t wait now you guys are 11 you’re a student and you’re alumni and you’re
Back for another homecoming yep so I’m actually a grad student too so I came back cuz I couldn’t forget about this place I come back every year just because it’s so fun got to come back every single year and you as a junior how does it feel to be out here man it’s
Good to see all the Bobbies out here got the alumni got the students it’s a good time bringing people together you know everyone’s having fun it’s a great time and some people having fun are these kids over here so Jack you want to talk to these kids how adorable are they yeah
What are you guys most excited about in the parade today getting candy getting candy for sure what’s your guys’s favorite candy I don’t you don’t know all of it all of it all of it no no problems with that I love it and over here we’ve got
We got some parents over here some alumni over here so you are an employee here where do you work I work for housing and residents life oh you’re in the housing see that’s the most memorable part I look over here at Voit I used to live in Voit when I was a
Student here so when I see that I’m like oh my gosh my old dorm so you working in residents life are really making a huge impact what do you like most about homecoming I love welcoming all the alumni back home um and my husband as
Well we just get to celebrate and have a great time and be a part of the community that we love so much it’s so cool to see so many alumni coming back you said your husband’s over here I see your army RTC shirt I love it seeing all
The alumni are you guys having a great time out here yeah yeah look at this crowd it’s just so electric over here I could not help but to be drawn to the dinosaur outfit right here to be drawn to the cheerleader outfit to the Ohio University sweer how you guys like him
Being out here good what are you looking forward to about the parade being fun being fun I think you are a lot of fun does your dinosaur have a name py pigy love it love it awesome awesome so you guys are all having a great time out here jacket just feel
Feels like home being back here in Athens Athens always feels like home and especially at homecoming I mean it’s in the name homecoming everyone’s just coming back home and it feels amazing I love it so we want to talk to you a little bit about the Bob Cat Network we
Have a video to show you if you’re feeling a little blue because you can’t be here today that’s okay we know you want to celebrate homecoming you can still celebrate there is another way to get connected to Bobcats in Athens and all around the nation the bobcat Network
The Bobcat network is an online portal where bobcats near and far can connect with one another and stay up toate with the Ohio University Alumni Association you can find career support resources locate Bobcat owned businesses register for upcoming in-person and virtual events and so much more you can visit
Bobcat network. ohio.edu today to activate your account one more time that’s Bobcat Network . ohio.edu now the parade is going to be here any minute we’re going to go to a quick commercial break and we’ll be back right after this go cat go go cat go go C go let’s
Go move it let’s go come on [Applause] welcome back to the scoon over Center patio in along College Street the parade route of the Ohio University homecoming parade and silver and I are now joined by somebody who must be so excited to be here today Dr Lori Stewart Gonzalez the 23rd president brand new president of
Ohio University tell us what you’re experiencing it’s fantastic I love all the people out here Here Comes our Roc a great group it is one of the most exciting days I’ve had on campus wow okay silver you yeah so now you can hear cheering and clapping um you know how do
You feel about this turnout so far as well well it’s wonderful you know one of the things that people ask is what do you love most about Athens and Ohio University it’s the people so seeing everybody in the community and all our Lums coming back home is just
Heartwarming and so exciting well you can truly um you know feel that this is such a special moment for Bobcats heading back to Athens reliving the memories that are here for them and hopefully making some new ones what what memories are you making today what experiences have you had so far well I
Walked out in the crowd and one of the memories is how people that have been gone for a while are so glad to come home uh that’s what homecoming is about and hearing their stories of when they graduated what they loved about the University all that is just such a
Special memory and it’s one of the gifts I have in my job is meeting a lot of alums that remain so passionate about our institution you know one more question we’ve got to ask um Kent State is coming this weekend um so far we see that the
Bobcats are 41 and Kent State is4 yes yeah any score predictions that you have well you know I’m not going to get any score numbers but I do know Kent State’s going to go home really really sad yes they are all right really sad yes we
Agree thank you so much for being here with us we’re happy to thank you and thanks to W for being the voice of Athens in our area we so appreciate it thank you thank you very much well now we’re going to head back out to the crowd where things are happening on the
Street The ROC just walked behind us I was actually worried that the parade was going to start behind us but I guess not but we’re going to go out to Jack Green who is back out in the crowd interviewing people waiting for the sounds of the marching 110 to March up
Call Street you’re exactly right Sher the ROC just passed by so it was pretty crazy but I’m here with someone who looks like they’re about to jump into the Kent State game tonight can you tell me a little bit more about this outfit I’m not going can you talk about how you got
Your football a little nervous so parents mom dad is this what are you guys alumni students grad we’re alumni alumni so what’s it like being back here now a it’s great we love coming back we were here last year for the parade we try to come every year this little outfit is a
Retro outfit from the 80s that was his dad’s really I mean that’s awesome what’s what’s your favorite part about coming back to home for homecoming just the way it makes me feel I think we love the atmosphere here and we love going to school here and it’s a great spirited
Community yeah awesome thank you guys so much for talking to me I mean it’s been it’s been a blast out here uh um but I’m going to send it back up into you guys sorry I just got my scripts out a little bit uh but yeah I mean it’s been a fun
Homecoming out here in Athens uh it’s always a blast but I’m going to send it back UPS to our moderators Jacob hessie Joy Foy and Alis Alise Henry [Applause] stand up cheer CH we ra theen and wide Above the Rest our team is fighting and we are to
Win we got the team we got the Steam for this is old Ohio’s day yeah sounds good I should be there in top 10 Minutes sor So you Here comes the cheerleading team made up of 24 athletes 12 women and 12 men they are so excited to cheer on Ohio football this afternoon to Victory against K State give it up for the [Applause] Cheerleaders and here comes the marching 110 founded in 1923 the OU MB has performed over 40 NFL halftime shows in New York City’s Carnegie Hall in two Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parades and the Pasadena Tournament of the Rose Parade and internationally in Canada Ireland and Italy nicknamed the marching 110
Referring to the original number of members in the band The Ohio University marching band is known around the world for its unique marching style and choreographed dance moves today the numbers 110 symbolize the 110% effort expected of its members during each and every rehearsal and [Applause] Performance [Applause] See [Applause] let’s give another round of applause for the marching [Applause] [Applause] 110 well while they’re getting set up we’re going to introduce ourselves a little bit so Jacob let’s start with you awesome we’re excited to be here with you all today my name is Jacob hessie associate director for business operations here at the University uh one
Time proud Alum and happy to be here for homecoming as another Bobcat with all of our fellow folks here in the community my name is Joy Foy I am a third year studying journalism news and information with the minor and sports management and this is my second year of
Hting the homecoming for I’m so excited all right I think they’re getting getting ready La [Applause] [Applause] W W W [Applause] let’s give it up for the marching one [Applause] everyone so I did not introduce myself I am Alisa Henry I work at ABC6 in Fox 28 in col Columbus broadcast journalism major graduate in 2009 lots of fond memories here as of bobcats I also host Cash Explosion testest that airs all
Over the state of Ohio so it’s a lot of fun to be back here back on the brick super super exciting 2 Following our marching 110 we have our dance team under the direction of Dr Andrew foru the Ohio University dance team not only performs at athletic and official Hall University events but also competes on the national level In April of 20124 senior oliv Olivia and Junior Kendall will lead the team as a stage at the dance team Union championships in Orlando Florida in both the D1 jash and palm divisions the team would like to welcome and thank all of the Bobcat fans dance atth this
Community college of fine arts school of dance and the dance team alumni for their support as they celebrate 23 years of dancing at Ohio give it up for our dance team next we have the Ohio University Sparkles it is an inclusive cheer team they believe that when everyone cheers
Everyone wins they all practice together together and perform at events on campus the purpose is to help raise the public symbol of acceptance proving that at Ohio all students are accepted and included and here is the Ohio University sorority and fraternity life students theing fraternity life is joining us with representatives from 32
Organizations that are active on campus including the in inner fraternity Council the Multicultural Greek Council and the National panh helenic Council and the panh helenic council sor fraternity life membership has been growing exponentially at Ohio with an increase of 44% from the fall of 2022 to fall of 2023 currently the community has
Approximately 1700 active members their Brigade includes the historical taaa epon football Bell that gets rung at the football game with every touchdown as well as current members and alums from Delta Sigma theta’s Epsilon Iota chapter which is celebrating their 60th anniversary of being at the Ohio University campus Epson Charter date is
October 5th 1963 a sign significant year in our country’s history and the Civil Rights Movement it’s such an honor to celebrate this Milestone anniversary during this year’s Homecoming following our SFL we have Delta Sigma Theta alumni members of the Epsilon Iota chapter of Delta Sigma Theta are Marching today in sorority paraphernalia to commemorate the chapter 6th anniversary charted on October 5th 1963 Epsilon Iota chap of Delta sigmaa sorority Incorporated became the first African-American sorority recognized by
Oh Ohio University our bob cat Pride runs deep and wide as counted among our members are the past chairpersons of the Board of Trustees a long list of alumni association national board of director members a homecoming queen numerous campus leadership awardees and more riding in the convertible today are
Charter members of the chapter followed by proud alumni members and current sorority sisters I see Aris and Alyssa who are with me when I was at OU hey girl love seeing love n my old friends from U exciting next we have the Ohio University water ski team the Ohio
University water ski and wakeboard team in Ohio University Club sport provides recreational and competitive opportunities for skiers and Riders at all levels no experience is needed you can join them and just have all the fun look at them next up we have wild country 107.7 wso welcome to th Williams in me
Fox in the wilder beast from Wild Country 107.7 wo radio WS wso is a radio station broadcasting a news country format from Nelsonville Ohio Next we have Ohio University chapter of the American Meteorological Society walking today are 30 of the Ohio’s American Meteorological Society chapter they are representing the meteorology program within OU’s geography Department please welcome professionals autonomous vehicle Engineers also known as pave the purpose of pave is to engage the students in activities and projects
Involving autonomous vehicles the projects and activities will be focused in such a manner that the organization will be involved in competitions involving in tonis vehicles and contribute knowledge to the field thereof while giving students the hands-on experience they need to innovate and to thrive in a related engineering field in their future
Career next we have the blue brothers two ringers for Jake and Elwood blues and the Blue Blues mobile next we have the Bobcat twirler it’s a student organization founded in 2018 made up of students who enjoy sharing their love of baton twirling with the OU and Athens Community you can find them
Performing at various events all over campus and sporting events please contact them on Facebook or Instagram for more information if you are interested in joining up next are passion Works Studios passion Works creates opportunities for fall people to explore for all people to explore and socially connect through the process of making
Arts we follow the aesthetic lead talents and interests of people within developmental differences and support collaborations to encourage vibrant and inclusive communities we upcycle otherwise discarded materials and produce environmentally responsible items no voice no resource and no region are abandoned as the studio Fosters purpose connection and belonging we aim
To inspire and Liberate the human Spirit through the Arts let’s give a hand for passion Works Studios right behind our passion work Studios we have the hive of Nelsonville The Hive of Nelsonville is an out of school time youth Community Center a service of integrated Services of
Behavioral Health on the flo includes DJ verticus and the kids hive Roll roll roll [Applause] Ohio University Next we have Bobcats of the shelter dogs Bob Cats of the shelter dogs Works directly with the Athens County Dog Shelter and is walking today with dogs who are currently up for adoption so if you’re looking for a new furry friend you can find one [Applause] today We’re going to continue rolling along with the post the post is an editorial independent student run paper on Ohio University’s campus the post serves to be the voice for all students on campus and as such it fits the Creeds of include not exclude and every voice counts they write about issues impacting
Students from all different backgrounds and identities and we welcome students from all majors not just journalism students or those SC seasoned reporters I love the post I used to write a column for the post when I was a student here and it was fantastic such a great
Newspaper you see so many alumni of the post working for organizations and newspapers all over the country amazing it’s a great opportunity all around following the post we have thread magazine thread magazine is an online and print fashion and Culture magazine for every 1 the publication is completely run by students and is
Created with integrity and dedication students work in a diverse selection of departments including editorial photography fashion modeling design business public relations and more Give It Up For Thread magazine I love it that group is very exciting awesome I modeled For Thread before you did I did oh that’s cool
Backdrop magazine hey guys backdrop backdrop is an award-winning life and style publication by students for students their magazine represents the iconic flavor of college life with Ohio University in Athens as their backdrop it informs intrigues entertains and reflects its readers in the Athens Community they cover current issues
Style culture and the feeling of college life as they live it also is joining us today variant magazine variant magazine is a student run school fashion magazine with an emphasis on diversity and individuality and last but not least of our magazine we have the new political it is an award-winning nonpartisan independent
Publication run entirely by Ohio University students a digital first outlet and is solely dedicated to covering politics and government on campus in the city of Athens and in the state of Ohio the new political seeks to educate and empower the public as an independent voice of Athens now here’s the one I’m always
Proud to say that I am a graduate of the ew scripts School of Journalism celebrating their Bobcat Pride along with the journalism School Centennial of the year the first journalism course that was taught on campus the school’s homecoming celebration honoring its Peter Prize winners was on Friday we have journalism School director Miss
Edith The Shield Jun vsat tuu Hans Meyer Kelly Ferguson and Dria nerissa young give it up for ew script School of Journalism J School stand up all campus Radio Network acrn media is Ohio student run radio station established in 1971 we are one of the oldest and longest running student orgs
On campus AC crn media is centered around an internet 24/7 College rock radio station we produce audio and visual content host talk casts and Specialty shows promote live shows and write about all things media while broadcasting is at our core acrn is so much more than just radio we have six
Unique departments which include promotions visuals editorial production programming and social media next up we have the Asian-American Pacific Islanders Student Union the this is the AAP isu’s third year walking in the parade they are student organization dedicated to creating safe and welcoming SPAC for Asian Asian-American and Pacific Islander folks and allies alike
Through socials and events that highlight the numerous cultures that they are a part of and we have the Athens Asian-American Alliance they’re so excited about returning to the homecoming parade for the third year with the dragon Ohio University aapi Student Union and the new Athens High School Asian Culture Club the three
Groups often work together and demonstrate a strong University Community Partnership together they celebrate the Asian Presence at Ohio University which dates back to as early as 1900 let’s give a big welcome to the international student union ISU functions at Ohio State as an umbrella Organization for 18 different student
Organizations ISU members come from all corners of the world representing the collective educational cultural and velopmental interests of over 100 countries international student union is committed to assisting International students to become a part of the Ohio University and Athens communities ISU serves to promote cultural understanding through activities aimed at expanding cultural awareness
Let’s give them a big round of [Applause] applause and coming on down we have the Bachelor of Science and nursing organization or BSN o for short they’re dedicated to taking the standards of care of nurse practice and applying them to our surrounding and distant communities our mission is to continue to find Outreach
Within service community and donation alongside our future nurses the BSN organization is available for membership for any students under the nursing or pre- nursing major good Shout out to Jacob and his CPR oh my gosh that is amazing [Applause] Next you can hear them making their way it is the Ohio University percussion Club they promote percussion education research performance and appreciation throughout the world this organization will specifically aim to promote percussion on the campus of Ohio University and throughout the state of Ohio up next the online psychology BS program BS 4107 is walking in today’s parade representing the online Bachelor of science psychology program next up we have our lgbtq Center Ohio University’s lesbian gay bisexual transgender Center wishes everyone a Happy homecoming happy Spanish heritage month and happy LGBT History Month LGBT
Student staff members in this year’s parade are joined by Heritage Month keynote speaker and alumni Samantha Flores as well as members of various lgbtq Plus student groups like Shay which focuses on supporting Multicultural lgbtq plus students our LGBT Center is located in Baker Center 348 and is a resource for our entire
Community as demonstrated by their Banner pride has special meaning in the lgbtq plus community and it is with great Bobcat Pride that our LGBT Center promotes health education Community safety respect and selflove next we have the singing men of Ohio they expose its members to Quality vocal repertoire provide them with
Opportunities for musical expression both on and off campus teach them proper vocal singing technique encourage diverse philanthropic activities in the Ohio University of Athens community and strive to build Musical and fraternal Brotherhood among its members by fostering Unity through Harmony a big welcome to Albert’s taxi he’s becoming well known around Athens
As Albert the colag dog hangs his long snout out the back window and bring smiles to almost all that see him the Ohio student alumni board is a Professional Organization with 50 plus undergraduate members making up eight committees for tons of leadership opportunities we host camper Prov social
Events both both large like Ohio’s homecoming and small as well as philanth events like pack the pantry for both students at Ohio and the community members of Athens as a member of Sab you will also gain access to Social and professional in internal events exclusive to our members that provide
Networking opportunities with Ohio alumni and that Bond the organization as a whole we would like to participate in the homecoming parade in 2023 as we have many years before next we have Cutler count is a student organization associated with the Ohio University Cutler Scholars Program the organization
Exists to represent the interest of the program current Scholars and to uphold the pillars of intellectual curiosity leadership service and character the Ohio University’s Cutler Scholars Program educates extraordinarily capable and committed young people to be World citizen emphasizes development of leadership potential and is designed to reinforce an ethic of civic
Responsibility this is the Baja vehicle from the russes college SAE Baja team this was the team’s first competing vehicle since the80s one Bobcat Baja member who went above and beyond to ensure the vehicle was ready for competition was Ian Grant Ian devoted countless hours and many nights to
Working on the vehicle and was instrumental to the team’s success next we have our Ohio office of Information Technology Bobcat’s cyber security and fishing awareness float the Ohio office of information technology has designed a Flo to promote awareness of cyber security and fishing threats for the university community with a
Float design as a fishing do next we have the athans County Department of Job and Family Services mobile unit also known as JFS on Wheels it’s all things job and family they can answer your questions provide you with forms and even help you find a job stop
By when you see them in your neighborhood hello to Brick City Records Brick City Records is Ohio University’s Premier record label and focuses on providing students Real World experience in multiple aspects of the recording and music industry Brick City is operated by school of media arts and studies
Students and works with musicians to provide recording promotion distribution publicity and concert booking Services each year Brick City produces and distributes new releases for a select number of artists culminating in a large release concert in April the disco ball Bobcat is a b is a pickup
Truck float with a bobcat on top which has been bedazzled with tiny members Handmade by students from the college of fine arts here at Ohio University handmade look at that that looks fantastic next we have attractions hair and nail salon the dynamic design team at attractions hair and nail salon
Offers the highest level of services backed with experience and education since 1980 come visit them at 19 Northport Street I love those Barbie themed shirts those are awesome love Barbie she pulls up coming down the line next we have housing and Residence Life and culinary Services both the housing and Residence
Life and culinary Services teams are excited to be walking in this year’s parade housing and Residence Life moved in over 8,400 students on campus this semester culinary Services is proud to be one of the largest self-operated College dining services in the nation our goal is to provide the finest
Quality food and service at reasonable cost to our students and Guests [Applause] and this is an appearance from Steve the squirrel love it love it So a couple of the ones that already gone by the UCR Ohio University College Republicans they promote the conservative message on Ohio University’s campus work hard to get Republicans elected on at the local and state and National level you can find them on Facebook or follow them on
Twitter at OU they created a banner that honors the great political accomplishments of so many of of the alumni that continue to inspire their current club members we also had pure rock 105.5 your hometown rock station P Rock 105.5 wxtq FM is the flagship station of the Ohio
Bobcats coming along the way we have the Divine feline dance team the Divine feline dance team goal is to offer qualifi qualified dance instructors and Foster a love of dance in a secure environment we take an establishing environments where we utilize dance to connect with our emotional selves and
Where we use techniques to help women of color gain confidence dance ladies we love it [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] yeah give it up again for divine fine [Applause] next we have Factory Street Studio a nonprofit dance studio founded in 1978 by two Ohio University graduates Factory Street Studio provides non-competitive dance education in southeast counties of Appalachian Ohio enhancing dance technique self-esteem personal growth and Cooperative Spirit they are one of
The only non-competition studios in Ohio that emphasizes modern dance and the creative process the Ohio University College Democrats are the political organization that seeks to engage the student body in the Democratic process through political participation in elections and political conversations at all levels today they are joined by the Athens County
Democrats follow OU’s Instagram at Ohio University College Democrats hey Scott next we have Ohio vibrations Ohio vibrations is a dance organization in which people will lead students in performing different choreograph pieces in small groups the second part of OU vibrations includes trials at the beginning of the fall semester in which
A group will be formed and be involved in an annual performance during the spring [Applause] semester [Applause] next we have student Senate student Senate is a group of student leaders who are dedicated to giving students the best experience possible during their time at Ohio Senate has strived to
Provide a for for student voices to be heard and provide student leaders the opportunity to interact with each other administrators faculty Community leaders and their constituents to enact real change on Ohio’s campus student Senate funds various organizations and clubs across campus toward policy changes and programming and are determined to
Represent all students no matter their beliefs or identity the graduate student Senate is the administrative body representing graduate students at Ohio University they advocate for graduate students in the university and Community to promote academic administrative social programs and provide a forum for graduate students GSS represents all graduate and
Professional students all right I just want to say hi then we see the Athens Sunrise Rotary they are leaders they’re makers they’re innovators they are your Athens Sunrise Ro rotary and they are people of action peo Sisterhood chapter G peo is a philanthropic women’s organization in North America that has been celebrating
Women by helping to educate them through scholarships grants Awards and loans and motivating women to achieve their highest aspirations for more than 150 years Athens has been home to peo chapter G for 97 years they are women of all ages from all walks of life United in a shared passion for educating women
And we believe that doing so can change the world next we have our Athens County Fair royalty please welcome the 2023 Athens County Fair Court attendance we have the black student cultural programming board also known as bspb founded to provide social cultural educational and recreational programs for African-American and other Multicultural
Students and here is the Athens County Children’s Services Athens County Children’s Services float is titled Athens County rocks and we’ll have rocks displayed that were decorated by children from all over Athens County volunteers staff and attendees of the pawpaw Festival accs is always engaging the community in its creativity to
Fulfill acs’s mission of protecting children strengthening families and securing Futures here we have the Ohio Valley School of Celtic dance and culture the Ohio Valley School of Celtic dance and culture home of the Athens Irish dancers is a nonprofit organization that strives to build confidence and self-esteem in
Young dancers in the Arts and performance of Irish Dance they have dancers from a mix of four countries in South Eastern Ohio as well as Ohio University students alumni and professors classes are available for beginners starting at age three through adults with their highest level dancers creating dramatic choreography for
Junior and Senior Team performances just like Ohio University Bobcats we take pride in our Irish heritage and our Appalachian community I love the dancing looks so fun let’s give them a big [Applause] hand following behind we have the pre- automet club Ohio University’s pre Optometry Club meets every other
Wednesday during fall and spring semesters to prepare students on their path to becoming optometrist we walk we talked with advisers from Optometry schools dive into application processes Shadow volunteer and much more then we have the Lost Flamingo Theater Company it’s a student run theater organization on campus each semester LFC
Puts on four shows including their annual production of The Rocky Horror Picture Show in the fall they welcome all people interested in any aspect of theater including acting directing stage managing producing set and costume building lighting sound management props management stage hands and stage makeup Artistry hello to Global gymnastics
Global gymnastics offers recreational gymnastics classes from ages 18 months to 12 years old you can find us at 106 East State Street they are so cute little [Applause] [Applause] gymnasts [Applause] up next we have The Laurels of Athens The Laurels of Athens is skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility we offer inpatient Short State skilled nursing and therapy we are proud that we are able to provide all private rooms with own bathroom with shower in each room The Laurels also provides Outpatient
Physical occupational and speech therapies The Laurels of Athens and staff is happy to be a u supporter [Applause] and then we have the academic achievement center located in Ain library is the center for academic assistance at Ohio University they offer a variety of free resources for all students such as peer tutoring supplemental instruction academic coaching writing tutoring the first generation Student Success program and
Much much more they would like to be represented in the parade to spread awareness about their Center and to reach more students on campus I spent many hours at aen library very thankful for the academic achievement Center a big thank you to the Athens County Sheriff’s Office for joining us
Today in this homecoming parade and lastly certainly but not least we have the marching 110 alumni Band Please welcome wel back to Athens the alumni of the marching 110 the best way to end the homecoming parade no one has more Bobcat Spirits in our 110
Alumni band give it up for them as they make their way Make some [Applause] noise well I enjoyed hosting this parade with you guys this has been amazing being back here seeing everyone a beautiful day a little chilly a little colder than yesterday but still a perfect day to celebrate homecoming
Weekend excuse me we thank everyone for joining us today from students Community organizations alumni faculty staff and longtime friends of Ohio we are so excited to be here with you all as we welcome our alumni my [Applause] [Applause] band [Applause] [Applause] like Them [Applause] Ni as I get ready to perform we want to welcome and thank all of the people joining us virtually happy homecoming to you says though you were here with us there he is I see Him The W but He What an incredible day to be a bobcat thank you so much for joining us all today congratulations alumni band you guys are awesome I’m sure that’s not those instruments getting out here it’s it’s different when you’re a little you know when you’re alumni but you guys were amazing
Congratulations I heard somebody say I’m tired now hey I feel it same it’s different walk around these bricks it’s really different I’m not in college anymore but it’s still fun I still get tired on the breaks and I’m in college so [Applause] [Applause] you just Want [Applause] [Applause] Come Here Give it up one more time time for our alumni B [Applause] Well that concludes the 2023 Ohio University homecoming parade yes thank you all so much for coming out make sure that you come and cheer on our Bobcats as we take on Kent State at 3:30 today thank you all for being here happy homecoming how you doing Bu Hold on to your Fo [Applause] feeling [Applause] Though we waving at [Applause] That’s
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