

In downtown Atlanta, Georgia on October 4, 2007 almost one thousand students from Clark Atlanta University were in attendance for the 2007 coronation ball. The Homecoming experience of Clark Atlanta University is a time when students, both alumni and current attendees take time to become involved and attend events that showcase the vibrant spirit of our school. Since the consolidation of Clark College and Atlanta University in 1988, Homecoming has showcased a variety of events that keep the school in action and full of people. The homecoming week embodies three aspects: School spirit, the big game, and of course, Coronation. Students walked down the promenade to class listening to the dj play their favorite songs all week long while most students rushed around Atlanta to find that “perfect outfit” for the coronation ball. This year, like most others students made sure that Coronation was the event that they could not miss. The ball was held in downtown Atlanta at Americas Mart building three and from the looks of it, there was not one soul missing in action. Upon arriving to the ball, the line was all the way down Spring street, and then it seemed as though it would be a tedious process to get in. Security had the line bunched up right inside of the entrance that caused major blockage in the line. It soon cleared up and the night proceeded to go on with glee. The venue for the event was very extravagant with an ample amount of space for the “party goers”. As everyone piled onto the dance floor the array of colors came alive from all the different ensembles that were “walking it out”. Administration usually stresses the “dress code” for this event, but this year everything from jeans to Crocs (the slides with holes in them) were spotted. Besides the wretched things I ran across while on the dance floor, there were definitely outfits that made the “Best Dressed List”. Of course while I was “two stepping” across the floor I bumped into Casey “iCON” Billingsley, who was rocking a very Ralph Lauren look (hi rise navy slacks, a crisp white oxford, and a classic maroon blazer with black leather gloves). Fashion wasn't the only thing that was a hit that night. Students from all over the Atlanta University Center were in attendance and the the unity of the AUC was overwhelming.