CFISD homecoming

Traditions morph throughout years

School is back in session in Cy-Fair ISD, which means the district's 10 high schools are preparing for annual homecoming celebrations.

Homecoming mums—typically worn the Friday of homecoming—can be custom ordered and include anything from lights to teddy bears, but the concept was much simpler several decades ago.

Largely a Texas tradition, homecoming mums date back to the 1950s when male students would buy chrysanthemums for their dates. Some traditions have not changed, though, including the nomination of a homecoming queen.

Jersey Village High School, which opened in 1972, celebrated its first homecoming during the 1974-75 school year. The first homecoming queen was Becky Smith, but before that the school nominated football sweethearts before there was a senior class.