NC State Homecoming 2008 By The Numbers
~posted 10.05.2008

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It was a great week for NC State students and alumni with the spirit contest, Homecoming Parade, Pack Howl Pep Rally and Concert, and reunion tailgates before the game.

Check out our photo gallery of scenes from Homecoming 2008, Sept. 28-Oct. 4.

2,000: People who celebrated the Homecoming kickoff with free food, giveaways and live music by The Old Ceremony at Harris Field.

5,000: Wear Red Get Fed meals served on the Brickyard from Dominos Pizza, Red Hot & Blue, Jimmy Johns Subs, WingZone, Melvins Hamburgers, Planet Smoothie and Marcos Pizza.

10,000: Cans of food collected on the Brickyard during Homecoming Week and donated to the N.C. Food Bank.

60: Entries in Homecoming Parade on Hillsborough Street. Among them was the Alumni Associations Red & White for Life float with contest winners Shilena Armstrong ‘04 and Amy Rothberg ‘03.

3,000: Number of students, representing 30 campus groups, who participated in Spirit Week activities such as donating blood and selling cookies on the Brickyard.

3,000: Attendance at the Pack Howl Concert and Pep Rally at Reynolds Coliseum, featuring rap / alternative rock performers Common and N.E.R.D.

775: Number of people who came to the Alumni Association-hosted reunion tailgates before the Homecoming football game.