Students and Ragin’ Cajun fans will be able to “Yell Like Hell” at the traditional pep rally led by head football coach Mark Hudspeth, players and cheerleaders.
It will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, in the Student Union courtyard.
Members of the 2015 Homecoming Court will be presented to the student body at the pep rally. Senior football players will escort them.
The Pride of Acadiana Marching Band and the Ragin’ Jazz Dance Team will perform.
“Student groups will try to outdo each other to see who’s the most spirited, and we’re encouraging everyone who attends to wear their best 1980s attire,” said Ruben Henderson, assistant director of student activities for the University Program Council.
The UPC sponsors the “Yell Like Hell” pep rally. It is free and open to the public. Alcohol is prohibited.
Homecoming Week activities continue on Friday, Oct. 30, with the Bill Bass Open Golf Tournament and a tennis tournament.
Golfers participating in the four-person scramble will tee off at Les Vieux Chenes Golf Course at 8 a.m., and again at 1 p.m. Registration begins 90 minutes before each tee time. Up to 60 teams will play in the tournament. It also will feature competitions for longest drive, closest drive to the cup and a putting contest.
“It’s a fun tournament, designed to give players, including out-of-towners who might be visiting for Homecoming, a chance to enjoy some golf and camaraderie,” said Dan McDonald, event chair.
The tennis tournament will be held at Red Lerille’s Health and Racquet Club. As many as 48 teams will compete in mixed doubles matches. Play will start at 8 a.m. and continue throughout the day.
That night, at Downtown Alive!, a UL Lafayette pep rally will feature Ragin’ Cajuns football players, coaches and cheerleaders. Keith Frank and the Soileau Zydeco Band will play at 6 p.m. at Parc Sans Souci. Fans can get there a little early to cheer on the team.
Also Friday night, the University Wind Ensemble will perform its annual Homecoming Concert at 7:30 p.m. in Angelle Hall. The "Globetrotting and Homecoming” concert will feature music inspired by each of the world’s seven continents.
The concert is free and open to the public.
For more information about Homecoming 2015 events, visit louisiana.edu/homecoming.