August 17, 2016

Though Homecoming dates back to the ’20s at Drexel, the first Homecoming Queen, Jerry Cheuvreux '52, is crowned in 1951, when Drexel’s Homecoming most resembles the standard Homecoming found at other colleges and campuses. The tradition dies out after the football program is disbanded in the 1970s. An attempt at revival occurs in 1996 with “DragonFest,” centered around basketball games, concerts, block parties, picnics and the annual Crystal Ball dance. It isn’t until 2009 that Homecoming finally regains the momentum and involvement of decades prior, thanks to the dedication of students, alumni and the entire campus community.