CBC held its annual homecoming festivities Jan. 24-29 with numerous events and Spirit Week.
The overall theme of homecoming was the 1950s to celebrate CBC opening 70 years ago in 1952.
Dress-up days included Pajama Day on Monday, Bring Anything but a Backpack on Tuesday, Wear Blue and White on Wednesday, Dress as your Favorite Professor or Faculty Member, and 1950s theme on Friday.
The annual chili cookoff began Wednesday during lunchtime and officially kicked off homecoming. Faculty members and alumni all made chili and the students voted for the top three. In third place was the maintenance department, in second place was the advancement office, and the overall winner was the admissions office.
“I loved getting to participate in the judging of the chili cook-off. It was a fun experience and I’m looking forward to it next year,” said freshman Abby Wilson.
Minutes after the chili cookoff, a pep rally was held in the auditorium instead of a chapel service.
“I loved that we did something brand new and allowed for some time to let loose and show some school pride,” said sophomore Dillon Hall.
The band was very involved in not only the pep rally but getting prepared for it.
“We spent hours painting ourselves putting glow sticks everywhere and lots of practice,” said junior Ashleigh Daugherty. “We played a lot of pep rally songs and a special new song with a percussion piece on trash cans.”
Friday night, CBC held a 70th-anniversary 1952 bash for all to come to and enjoy free food and games. Alumna Madelyn Jameson said that the bash was one of the things that made the 2022 homecoming so special and unique.
Many events took place on Saturday.
“In high school, I was a member of the band so I had to be at the games to support our teams, and I always enjoyed them,” Hall said. “Being in the crowd once again, cheering on a new set of teams into victory, all brought back great memories.”
Between current students, faculty, professors, alumni, and the community there were many in attendance.
“I loved how so many people came out to support our teams and cheer them on,” said freshman Rebecca Hanry.
Between the women’s and men’s games, the homecoming court was announced and senior Mallory Guyton was crowned as queen by the 2021 queen Madelyn Jameson.
“I felt like I was able to contribute something by crowning the new queen…it was nice to have that sense of fellowship this year,” said Jameson. “I was thrilled for Mallory. It’s always great seeing good people get recognized for their godliness.”
