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51½ñÈÕ´ó¹Ï is calling all creative minds in the Renegade community and challenging them to shine! Campus departments/offices, student organizations, and faculty are encouraged to be involved and show some homecoming spirit. Pick your genre or classic movie and show your spirit by decorating your office and department to bring your genre to life! Student Organizations can create a poster in the Office of Student Life (Campus Center East, 1st Floor) in the spirit of this year’s theme, for display in our office. Posters will be displayed in Student Life beginning at Noon on Monday, October 14th. Which department or student organization will win? Sign your team up using the Homecoming Team Application.

 

Event Criteria

• Posters/Offices are judged on creativity, theme relevance, spirit, and Renegade Pride.
• One white blank poster board and some supplies may be provided in advance.
• Posters/Offices that are offensive or in bad spirit will be disqualified.

 

Event Details

Begins Monday, October 14, 2024

 

Judging

Begins Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM. If not on main campus, email photos/videos of your office to studentlife@bakersfieldcollege.edu by Friday at 10:00AM.

 

Office Incentive

A catered lunch party for 25 for the winning office.

 

Points

• Team Entry: 200 points
• Third Place: 400 points
• Second Place: 600 points
• First Place: 800 points

 

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Campus departments/offices, student organizations, faculty, and individuals are encouraged to be involved and take action to show some homecoming spirit by joining in on a lively athletic competition with your fellow Renegades! Not only will you have a chance to earn some points, but you’ll also get to cheer for everyone around you. Dress as your favorite action character that represents you. The competition will begin at 12:00PM and end at 3:00PM on Monday, October 14th. Is your team planning on participating? Let us know by using the Homecoming Team Application.

 

Event Rules and Regulations

• Each team is highly encouraged to dress up as their favorite action character.
• Each team will have up to seven members participating in the event.
• Each team is encouraged to wear athletic attire and closed toed shoes.
• Each team player will navigate an obstacle course designed with various challenges.
• Each team will be timed.
• All team members must stay within marked boundaries.
• Team members who fail to complete an obstacle must return to the starting point of that
  obstacle.
• Team members can make substitutions only at designated zones during the course.
• The winning team will be team with the lowest-timed score.
• Length of game time will be determined at the event.

 

Event Details

Monday, October 14, 2024
12:00PM - 3:00PM | CSS Lawn, BC Main Panorama Campus

 

Team Competition

A representative will be present to keep the score of those in attendance. Points will be awarded to teams entering the competitions and anyone on the team there to cheer their team on!

 

Points

• Team Entry: 200 points
• Third Place: 400 points
• Second Place: 600 points
• First Place: 800 points

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51½ñÈÕ´ó¹Ï wants you to look beyond what is in front of you and create a vision of your future. Unleash your creativity as we set intentions and bring our dreams to life through visuals. Whether you’re dreaming big or just looking for some clarity, this event will guide you in crafting a personalized board filled with your goals, aspirations, and affirmations. Don’t miss this chance to manifest your best self. Which department or student organization will win? Sign your team up at by using the Homecoming Team Application.

 

Event Details

Tuesday, October 15, 2025
12:00PM - 2:00PM | Campus Center 231, BC Main Panorama Campus
12:00PM - 2:00PM | Delano LRC Exhibit Room, Delano Campus
12:00PM - 2:00PM | Classroom 307, BC Southwest Center

 

Team Competition

Attend the event and get team points.

 

Event Criteria

• Vision Boards will be judged on creativity, spirit, and the Lights, Camera, Homecoming theme.
• Limited Vision Board supplies and materials will be provided.
• Vision Boards that are offensive or in bad spirit will not be allowed.

 

Individual Incentive

Bring your future vision to life!

 

Points

• Team Entry: 200 points
• Third Place: 400 points
• Second Place: 600 points
• First Place: 800 points

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To make each Farmer's Market happen, it takes a village! Have your crew serve an hour and get points! Sign your team up to help by using the Homecoming Team Application.

 

Event Details

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
8:00AM – 2:00PM | In front of the Outdoor Theater
Please wear closed toe shoes

 

Points

Every hour a team member volunteers, 50 points will be awarded to your team!

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Prepare for a spine-tingling day as we dive into a chilling lineup of classic horror films. This event will be hosted at 51½ñÈÕ´ó¹Ï Panorama Main Campus (Renegade Event Center). Join us for a frightfully good time if you dare! Is your team planning on joining us? Let us know by using the Homecoming Team Application.

 

Event Information

• Popcorn and Snacks will be available
• First come first serve

 

Event Details

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
10:45AM - 7:00PM | Renegade Event Center, BC Main Panorama Campus

 

Individual Incentive

Enjoy a frightfully good time!

 

Points

• Attend the event and get team points.
• Team Entry: 200 points
• Third Place: 400 points
• Second Place: 600 points
• First Place: 800 points

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Get ready for a nostalgic night of fun with Student Life full of Childhood Classics! Sing your heart out to all your favorite songs from your childhood songs and relieve the magic of those unforgettable tunes. Bring your friends along to share the fun, and together, let’s take a trip down memory lane with the music that defined our childhood. Don’t miss this chance to belt out the hits that shaped you. Let us know your team will be there using the Homecoming Team Application.

 

Event Criteria

Show up to participate!

 

Event Details

Thursday, October 17, 2024
5:00PM - 8:00PM | Fireside Room, BC Main Panorama Campus

 

Points

• Attend the event and get team points.
• Team Entry: 200 points
• Third Place: 400 points
• Second Place: 600 points
• First Place: 800 points

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Wear your best movie genre theme inspired fit to Lights, Camera, Homecoming: The Big Dance! Be ready to dance the night away. You must show your BC ID at the door. Free refreshments provided. Will your team be attending the dance? Be sure to RSVP using the Homecoming Team Application.

 

Event Details

Friday, October 18, 2024
6:00PM - 10:00PM | Renegade Event Center, BC Main Panorama Campus

 

RSVP

RSVP using the for a night you won't forget, brought to you by BCSGA and LUPE!

 

Individual Incentive

Enjoy a wonderful night full of dancing and fun!

 

Points

Team members will check in at the BCSGA table at the beginning of the event. Members will be
cross-referenced with the team roster; thus, a picture ID may be needed. Team members may
also bring additional guests for a larger attendance record. Teams will be awarded points based
on the number of attendees.

• Team Entry: 200 points
• Third Place: 400 points
• Second Place: 600 points
• First Place: 800 points

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We welcome all floats to enter into our Homecoming Parade! This is the final celebration before the big game! The Office of Student Life encourages all teams and community entities to go above and beyond this year, and design floats that are eye-catching for all of the spectators. Entries must incorporate the Homecoming theme into their floats. Floats will be judged on creativity, visual appeal, and engagement. Please begin construction of your float early so it is exciting. Please put some time and effort into these.

The Office of Student Life reserves the right to revoke any entry from the parade if the entry or team members are not abiding by the parade rules listed in this Homecoming Packet or at the discretion of the Dean of Students. This year, we'll also have the great fortune of running the parade at the same time as the Alumni BBQ so be ready to show off your best Lights, Camera, Homecoming inspired float!

 

Float Criteria

• Floats are judged on creativity, theme relevance, spirit, and Renegade Pride
• Floats are walkable, vehicles, small trailers, hand trucks, golf carts, etc.
• Floats can include as many individuals as needed
• Floats built by students or student organizations who may need additional assistance, please email studentlife@bakersfieldcollege.edu with your request
• Floats that are offensive or in bad spirit will be disqualified
• Float Members must all abide by the Parade Rules

 

Event Details

Saturday, October 19, 2024
4:00PM | Renegade Crossroads into Stadium Lots

 

Registration Form

Use the Homecoming Team Application

 

Points

• Team Entry: 400 points
• Third Place: 600 points
• Second Place: 1000 points
• First Place: 1500 points

 

Float Parade Rules

1. Check-in will begin at 3:15 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2024, and all entries must be checked in by 3:30 p.m. Any entry not checked in at this time will not participate in the parade. Floats and participants must check-in and be present at the BC Northwest Parking Lot – Admin/Faculty Parking Lot located at Panorama Drive and Haley.
2. The route of the parade will be through the internal sidewalk routes of the campus grounds.
3. Only one representative from each team will register their entry.
4. All entries can be inspected by the Department of College Safety.
5. Floats that fail to comply with any federal, state, and local laws, or are in any way offensive in nature will be dismissed from the parade by Police and will be disqualified from the homecoming competition.
6. No alcohol or drugs are to be present or consumed at any time. Anyone violating the alcohol policy, displaying unsportsmanlike conduct or any other disruptive or inappropriate behavior will be turned over to the Police and/or the Office of Student Life.
7. Nothing shall be thrown, sprayed, or discarded along the parade route (includes candy, rice, etc.) for the safety of the spectators. Participants are welcome to walk along the side of the route and hand out items to discourage spectators from running into the parade route.
8. This is a forward moving parade and there will be no stopping on the parade route unless the Department of College Safety states so. Participants may perform but must continue moving forward along the route.
9. Entries with sound amplification must maintain a reasonable volume so as not to interfere with units ahead or behind, and College Officials must be informed of the music prior to staging. (This will need to be indicated on the registration form each entry is required to return before the start).
10. All participants are responsible for removing all parade float equipment, truck/trailer, decorations, and any other items from the staging area, parade route, and at the final staging area. Items MUST be removed on the Saturday by 5:45 p.m.
11. 51½ñÈÕ´ó¹Ï is not responsible for any theft, damage, or negligence brought on by this event.
12. The Office of Student Life reserves the right to add and/or change any of the rules and regulations to ensure a fair and safe Homecoming parade event.

 

Float Requirements

1. Each Float must be identifiable (i.e. banner, sign, etc.) for the team.
2. If the entry is a vehicle, the driver must be 18 years or older.
3. All vehicles must be registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles and insured.
4. If your entry has a trailer attached, a 5 lb. ABC (min 2A/10BC rating) fire extinguisher must be present during the inspection and the remainder of the parade.
5. Generators must be uncovered in an unenclosed space and away from any combustibles.
6. Safety Chains are affixed to the float at all times.
7. Passengers on the float should be in a secure location (i.e. railing, etc.). Participants will not be permitted to get on or off the float once the parade begins.
8. No open flames are permitted.
9. Pyrotechnics are not permitted.
10. Drivers must have 180 degree forward vision.
11. Distance between parade units is to be maintained at least 30 feet.

By agreeing to the above, all Homecoming participants and their entries agree to the above rules and requirements. If any of these rules or requirements is violated, entries will be handed over to the Department of Public Safety and will be disqualified from any homecoming competitions this year, will not be invited to participate in future Homecoming activities, and will be reported to the Office of Student Life.

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