Miss Seminole, Jr. Miss Seminole Attend FSU Homecoming

By Iretta Tiger

TALLAHASSEE, FL — As part of their homecoming celebrations, Florida State University (FSU) invited the reining Seminole royalty to attend and participate. Held on Nov. 5, Miss Seminole JoJo Osceola and Jr. Miss Seminole Krystle Young flew in to Tallahassee to represent the Seminole Tribe of Florida at the event.

The first appearance for the princesses was at the Homecoming Pow Wow. This huge event, which is what they call their pep rally, took place for the first time at the Leon County Civic Center; it was obvious to see why. The FSU crowd is huge! Not only were college students there, but whole families in attendance.

At the pep rally, the football team’s defensive line was introduced by Head Coach Bobby Bowden.

Also at the Pow Wow, the 2004 – 2005 homecoming chief and princess were announced. The special guest for the rally was Larry the Cable Guy of Blue Collar TV, who I must admit was funny.

The following day the princesses had breakfast at the Alumni Center. Osceola and Young walked around and talked with alumni, the homecoming court, and FSU staff. The princesses also distributed The Seminole Tribune to everyone at the alumni center.

Then it was off to the stadium for the homecoming game, with FSU taking on Duke. The princesses were taken to the president’s box where they relaxed and watched the game. Many people came up to the princesses and thanked them for coming. They also thanked the tribe for allowing the school to continue using the Seminoles to represent the school. Many people wore Seminole patchwork jackets at the game.

The princesses were taken to the field for half time where they were introduced. Miss Seminole and Jr. Miss Seminole crowned the new FSU homecoming chief and princess and stayed to pose for pictures.

Congratulations FSU for your victory over Duke and thank you for being gracious hosts.