THIBODAUX, La. – Nicholls State University announced its 2024 homecoming court ahead of its homecoming week set to take place Oct. 21-26. The court members are:
The 2024 homecoming week theme is “Nicholls is my Happy Place,” celebrating the joy, pride and sense of unity that Nicholls brings to its students, alumni and community. “Nicholls is my Happy Place” homecoming t-shirts are $10 each and available for purchase at www.nicholls.edu/homecoming until Oct. 13.
“Join us for a week filled with exciting events, spirited traditions and unforgettable memories as we come together to honor the place that holds such a special spot in all our hearts. Our homecoming week is a cherished tradition that brings together our entire Nicholls community, and this year’s theme truly encapsulates the spirit and pride we all feel for Nicholls. We are excited to celebrate with a series of events that highlight our campus and the strong connections we share,” said Nicholls Director of Alumni Affairs Paige Pierce.
To kick off homecoming week, all students are invited to the homecoming pep rally on Monday, Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m. in Guidry Stadium. The NAACP Homecoming Fashion Show will be on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. in the Cotillion Ballroom with the doors opening at 5 p.m. Students can attend for free, and general admission tickets are $10. On Friday, students will gather at the Bayou-Side Dock to cheer on the pirogue races at 4 p.m., and the community can attend Nicholls’ scholarship fundraising event Bon Vin: An A+ Wine Tasting from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Danos Corporate Headquarters.
The homecoming tailgate will start at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. Colonels Football takes on the McNeese State University Cowboys at John L. Guidry Stadium, with a 3 p.m. kickoff and homecoming court presentation at halftime. Football tickets can be purchased here.
To learn more about Nicholls’ 2024 homecoming week events, visit www.nicholls.edu/homecoming.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
MEDIA CONTACT: Payton Suire
Media Relations & Publications Coordinator,
985.448.4141 or payton.suire@nicholls.edu
