Missouri Southern to celebrate Decades of Southern Spirit

(From Southern News Service)

From 1937 to 2021, “Decades of Southern Spirit” will be on full display during Fall 2021 Homecoming festivities at Missouri Southern.

Among the highlights of the week’s activities are theme days, the annual picnic on the Oval, the coronation of this year’s king and queen, and a Homecoming parade – which will take place in downtown Joplin.

This year, all of campus – employees and students – are invited to take part in the themed Spirit Week activities. Each day during the week of Homecoming, there will be a decade-specific theme. Everyone is invited to dress according to the theme and share their photos on Instagram for a chance to win prizes.

 

The Student Activities office has also encouraged all departments to take part in the Department Decorating/Door Decorating contest to show their Lion pride.

Monday, Sept. 20

Theme Day: ‘30s-‘50s, Dressed to the Nines – During the early days of Joplin Junior College, students dressed their best when on campus. Wear your best suit or dress to celebrate the first era of MSSU.

Online voting begins for Homecoming royalty.

Tuesday, Sept. 21

Theme Day: ’60-‘70s, Groovy Days – Break out the bellbottoms and tie-dye shirts, and don’t forget to post your spirit photo on Instagram to be entered into a drawing.

 

Homecoming Bingo – 12:20 p.m., Lions Den. The Campus Activities Board will host the game for students, with more than $150 in prizes.

Wednesday, Sept. 22

Theme Day: ‘80s Neon Day – The 1980s were a bright time to MSSU and fashion. Wear your neon colors and celebrate.

Homecoming Photo Booth – 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Billingsly Student Center.

“Back to the Future” – 8 p.m., on the Oval. Bring a blanket and enjoy this ‘80s classic.

Thursday, Sept. 23

Theme Day: ‘90s-’00, Y2K Fashion. Bold print plaids and grunge wear will be back in fashion.

Friday, Sept. 24

Theme Day: MOSO Spirit Day – Show your school spirit by wearing the latest MOSO gear.

Homecoming Picnic – 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Oval. Come celebrate Homecoming during the 43rd annual picnic. There will be free T-shirts, and Homecoming royalty will be announced at noon.

Glow Party – 8 to 10 p.m., on the Oval. A DJ will spin the latest tunes, and there will be glow paint and glow sticks to help liven up the party.

Saturday, Sept. 25

Homecoming Parade – 10 a.m. in downtown Joplin. The route will begin at Sixth and Main streets and continue north before turning west on Third Street and then south along Joplin Avenue. Entries should be lined up by 9:30 a.m.

Football game: 2 p.m., Fred Hughes Stadium. The Lions will take on Fort Hays State.