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It's a bird, it's a plane... no, it's a Heroes Homecoming! Goldie needs some superhuman support in leading this year's celebration and is eagerly looking for two students to fill the royal shoes. This is a position reserved for only the most devoted Gophers. If you feel YOU could be a Champion Homecoming King or Queen, bring your completed application and $35 to the south entrance of the Women's Sports Pavilion at 7:00pm Monday, September 30th. You will receive an official Homecoming T-shirt, button, and find yourself at the center of the Homecoming festivities.
Don't miss this chance to be a part of the University's fearless team! Apply Now! Download and print this application. (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Calendar of Royalty Events
Monday, September 30th |
| 7pm |
Women's Sports Pavilion Club Room |
Royalty Registration |
Tuesday, October 1st |
| 10am - 2pm |
Willey Plaza and EE/CCI |
Button Sales |
Wednesday, October 2nd |
| 12 - 2pm |
St. Paul Student Center |
Royalty Movie
Royalty Profile Due at Event |
Friday, October 4th |
| 8am - Noon |
McNamara Alumni Center Suite 200 |
Visual Essays Due |
| By Noon |
Campus Involvement Center |
Button Money Due |
** First Cuts Notification by Sunday Afternoon ** |
Monday, October 7th |
| 11am - 1pm |
Northrop Plaza |
Campus Kickoff Party |
Tuesday, October 8th |
| 12pm |
St. Paul Gym Field |
Second Essay Due |
| 12pm |
St. Paul Gym Field |
Free Lunch |
| 11 - 2pm |
St. Paul Gym Field |
Button Resale |
| 5pm |
St. Paul Gym Field |
Cow-Milking Contest |
| 4 - 6pm |
St. Paul Gym Field |
Cheer Prelims |
Wednesday, October 9th |
| 4 - 6pm |
Gateway Plaza |
Cheer Finals |
| 6 - 8pm |
TBA |
Surprise Royalty Event |
| 8:30pm |
Superblock |
Optional Ice Cream Eat-off |
| 9:30pm |
Gateway Plaza |
Optional Movie Showcase |
** Second Cuts Notification by Tuesday Night **
*Finalist Interview will be set during phone call* |
Thursday, October 10th |
| 9:30am - 4:30pm |
McNamara Alumni Center Suite 200 |
Formal Interviews |
| 7pm |
Rock Bottom Brewery |
Royalty Banquet |
Friday, October 11th |
| 5pm |
St. Paul Student Center |
Court Sequestered |
| 7pm |
St. Paul Gym Field |
Coronation/Pepfest/Bonfire |
| 10pm |
Williams Arena |
Midnight Madness |
Saturday, October 12th |
| 8:30am |
University Ave. |
Parade (lineup) |
| 1:30pm |
Metrodome |
Football Game |
Visual Essay
As part of the Royalty competition, we would like for you to prepare a "visual essay." This composition should express who you are: your background, interests, involvement, etc. We want to understand who you are by looking at your work. Be creative and have fun! Use materials, pictures, gadgets, what have you.
Please Keep in Mind:
- However you decide to accomplish this task, make sure that it has a base of an 8" x 11" sheet of paper.
- It needs to be turned in between 8am - 12 Noon on Friday, October 4th.
- Please bring it to: McNamara Alumni Center, Suite 200.
- Don't forget to pick up your visual essay between 2 - 3pm on October 4th.
- We will not accept your essays after 12 Noon!!!
- Have fun and good luck!
What We're Looking For:
The contents of this document represent an approximate guideline.
The Homecoming Executive Commitee and its judges reserve the right to make exceptions.
Application*
Year In School
Organizational Involvement
Application Appearance/Organization
Short Answer Section
Visual Essays*
Creativity/Originality
Content (includes use of materials)
Artistic/Aesthetic Value
Overall Presentation
Participation
Participation At All Events Is Encouraged
Spirit
Although participation is not mandatory, spirit at the attended events
is taken into account for your overall score.
Attitude*
We, and the University of Minnesota community, love to see your personality
and sincerity in this competition! Therefore, please come with a smile to
make this entire experience a SUPER one for you and everyone else involved!!!
*The starred items represent the most important to overall score!!!
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