Home sweet homecoming

Cheerleader Elizabeth DeYoung, center, screams for the home team as Homecoming Week kicks off with the annual Lighting of McAlister on Monday night (Nov. 2) on the Tulane University uptown campus.

Green Wave running back Marshall Wadleigh shares his excitement about the week"s events, and the significance of homecoming from a player"s perspective. The game against the University of Connecticut kicks off Saturday (Nov. 7) at 3 p.m. in Yulman Stadium.

The student a cappella group “them” gives an energetic performance.

Homecoming court members are introduced including seniors Sue-Claire Lichtveld and Richard Carthon, a safety on the Green Wave football team.

The 2015 Tulane University Homecoming court hams it up as the presentation ceremony comes to a close. They are, from left: Carlos Wilson, Molly Lynch, Tara Wilson, Emma Discher, Jordan Shivers, Patrick Wroe, Sam Heyman, Charlie Cuccinello, Richard Carthon and Sue-Claire Lichtveld.

First-year student Sarah Palfrey waits for the perfect roasted marshmallow. The event included all-you-can-eat s"mores.

Following the ceremony, sophomores Hannah Case, Parker Bradley and Shea McGrinder relax on the Lavin-Bernick Center Quad.