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NCCU Ultimate Homecoming ‘19 Wrap-Up: Coronation, Gospel Concert, Parade, Tent Party

Durham, NC – NCCU Ultimate Homecoming Experience 2019 was the #GOAT (Greatest of All Times)! North Carolina Central University celebrated homecoming November 3–9, 2019, and offered an enjoyable week of excitement, entertainment, and fun, including the big game against the Norfolk State University Spartans. 

Experience the NCCU Ultimate Homecoming with the Spectacular Magazine team coverage (#BossTeam) of the #GOAT homecoming Coronation, Gospel Concert, Tent Party, Parade and Tuesday 10:40 Break below (Part 1).

Coronation & Ball

(Writer: Gillian Shaw)

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Mr. NCCU Christian Allison and Miss NCCU Ti’eja Woodson (Photo: Marika Daniel)

NCCU hosted its annual Coronation and Ball on Monday evening (Nov. 4) with the crowning of Miss and Mister NCCU, Miss Ti’eja Woodson and Mister Christian Allison. The theme of this year’s event was “Rise of The Central Empire” which gave us an Egyptian feel and decor.

Ti’eja Woodson is a senior at North Carolina Central University and a native of Richmond, Virginia. She is also a business major with a concentration in Human Resources and a proud initiate of Spring ‘19 Alpha Lambda chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. A cheerleader, Ti’eja currently reigns as the 77th Miss NCCU for the 2019-2020 school year and Miss Phi Beta Sigma for the 2018-2019 school year. 

Christian Allison, a native of Kinston, NC, is a senior majoring in Mass Communications with a minor in writing and concentration in theater. He inspires to attend theatre school. Christian served as an orientation leader from 2017-2019.

Coronation Highlights (Photos: Marika Daniel):

Gospel Concert featuring John P. Kee

(Writer: Jasmine Lee)

North Carolina Central University (NCCU) 2019 Ultimate Praise Gospel Concert on Sunday, November 2nd at the McDougald- McClendon Arena was the ultimate praise party. Gospel artists John P. Kee, Travis Greene, and The Walls Group headlined the concert. NCCU Worship and Praise Inspirational (WPI) Mass Choir and various other groups opened the show. [Read more…]

Gospel Concert Highlights (Photos: Brian Hayes):

John P Kee Interview (Videographer: Marika Daniel):

 

Highlights of John P. Kee performance (Videographer: Marika Daniel)

 

Highlights of Travis Greene & The Walls Group performances (Videographer: Marika Daniel):

 

Parade

Throngs of people gathered on Fayetteville Street on Saturday morning (Nov. 9) for the Ultimate Homecoming Parade. NCCU Chancellor Johnson Akinleye proudly led the parade, along with the mighty NCCU Sound Machine Marching Band.  

Parade Highlights (Photos: Gillian Shaw):

 Tent Party

The Ultimate Tent Party was an incredible dance party inside the Outdoor Recreational Complex on Wednesday (Nov. 6).

Tent Party Highlights (Photos: Brian Hayes):

Tuesday 10:40 Break

(Photos: Brian Hayes):

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