Homecoming Weekend at Ohio Northern is filled with community-driven events that bring students, alumni and family together to celebrate the many memories and accomplishments that have been made at the university. Between reunion parties, the parade, activities tent and sporting events, there are a variety of attractions on campus that amplify the jovial Homecoming spirit.
Perhaps one of the most thrilling parts of the day was witnessing Ohio Northern’s football team defeat their opponent, Wilmington College, with a stunning score of 59-3. Four touchdowns were made by the Polar Bears in the first quarter alone, significantly raising the excitement of fans in the crowd.
Per Homecoming tradition, the Homecoming Court was formally introduced during halftime following the Marching Band performance. Senior Justin Hall and junior Ethan Giannotta were crowned the Homecoming Kings, eliciting cheers from the crowd.
All in all, Homecoming weekend marked the beginning of another chapter of ONU history, allowing students and alumni to commemorate the wonderful memories that have been made on campus and the many more that have yet to come.
Anna Tuell performing with the Color Guard (Sports Information Photo/Evelyn Megery)
President Baumann awarding Jennifer O’Brien, BSME ’12, with the William L. Robinson Young Alumni Award at the Homecoming football game (Sports Information Photo/Evelyn Megery)
ONU Marching Band alum being recognized on the field (Sports Information Photo/Evelyn Megery)
ONU Marching Band alum being recognized on the field (Sports Information Photo/Evelyn Megery)
Myles Aldrich (#0) running out to the field with the team (Sports Information Photo/Evelyn Megery)
Cade Crawford (#85) preparing for the kickoff (Sports Information Photo/Evelyn Megery)
Louie Blasiole (#30) scoring a touchdown (Sports Information Photo/Evelyn Megery)
Leandre Lubin (#6) celebrating a touchdown (Sports Information Photo/Evelyn Megery)
President Baumann and Klondike enjoying the ONU Marching Band’s music (Sports Information Photo/Evelyn Megery)
The ONU football team celebrating a touchdown (Sports Information Photo/Evelyn Megery)
Polar Bears prepared to snap the ball (Sports Information Photo/Evelyn Megery)
Louie Blasiole (#30) scoring a touchdown (Sports Information Photo/Evelyn Megery)
Lila cheering for the Polar Bears on the sidelines (Sports Information Photo/Evelyn Megery)
Jonmichael Elliott (#92) punting the ball (Sports Information Photo/Evelyn Megery)
Myleek Gould (#23) making his way down the field (Sports Information Photo/Evelyn Megery)
Klondike giving high fives to his young fans (Sports Information Photo/Evelyn Megery)
Abbi Kelley on the sidelines, preparing to be introduced on the Homecoming Court (Sports Information Photo/Evelyn Megery)
Faith Hampton, 2023 Homecoming Queen, performing with the ONU Marching Band (Sports Information Photo/Evelyn Megery)
Ethan Giannotta being introduced on the Homecoming Court (Sports Information Photo/Evelyn Megery)
Justin Hall celebrating being crowned Homecoming King with Abbi Kelley (Sports Information Photo/Evelyn Megery)
Justin Hall and Ethan Giannotta crowed 2024 Homecoming Kings (Sports Information Photo/Evelyn Megery)
Justin Hall and Ethan Giannotta with President Baumann after being crowned Homecoming Kings (Sports Information Photo/Evelyn Megery)
Polar Bears making a kickoff (Sports Information Photo/Evelyn Megery)
Cody Bailey (#25) preparing for the kickoff (Sports Information Photo/Evelyn Megery)
Quarterback Brennon Norris (#4) being snapped the ball (Sports Information Photo/Evelyn Megery)
Rod Piton (#29) making his way down the field (Sports Information Photo/Evelyn Megery)
Rod Piton (#29) persevering past the opponents (Sports Information Photo/Evelyn Megery)
Evelyn is a multimedia and communications student who enjoys telling stories to a variety of audiences through digital and print mediums. She is the current Niche Editor and Social Media Manager for Northern Review and has previously served as the Multimedia Editor. Evelyn is a 24x award-winning photojournalist, filmmaker, and writer.
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