Lane College makes preparations for homecoming

October 18, 2024

Brooklyn Kent,

JACKSON, Tenn. — One local college continues to make final preparations for the big game on Saturday.

Lane College staff and students are adding their final touches to the campus to welcome back alumni and to celebrate the football game at their annual tailgate.

“Its alumni and friends, we have some student organizations, we have some alumni Greek organizations that’s gonna be set up here. We also have some food trucks and vendors and some local vendors that’s gonna be setting up to showcase their business so we’re excited to have them here this year,” said Deshawn Barnes, director of alumni affairs at Lane College.

Each year the field in front of lanes football stadium is filled with fans who are supporting the dragons.

“I think what makes the tailgate special each year is the fellowship. Everyone being able to come back together to see classmates they may have not been able see in 5 to 6 years. So just being able to fellowship and celebrate our rich history here at Lane,” said Barnes.

The owner of Winbush World Wide food truck says he will be setting up at the tailgate and shares what he is offering on Saturday.

“We offer brisket offer ribeye steak, ribs, wings, fish, any kind of loaded fry, any kind of loaded nacho. We’ll be out here all day tomorrow and the service is A1 quality,” said Dyke Winbush, owner.

On the other side of campus, students are eager to see their fellow classmates show off their stepping skills.

“Tonight is our annual homecoming step show our Greek life organizations come out and to celebrate homecoming. They show the traditional African steps. So, tonight we have 6 organization that will participate in either stepping or strolling,” said Fisher Smith, director of campus life at Lane College.