The rainy weekend of Oct. 21-22, wasn’t enough to dampen Howard University’s Homecoming activities. On Friday, crowds converged on the main yard for the annual Yardfest. And, on Saturday, Howard defeated North Carolina A&T University 16-0 at Greene Stadium before a crowd of alumni, students, area residents and guests.

The Bison’s win was celebrated that evening as the nine Greek-letter sororities and fraternities on Howard's campus competed in the annual step show at the D.C. Armory. Thousands came to be a part of this entertaining and intense competition. And, they were not disappointed. Teams pulled out all the stops; demonstrating precision, creativity and agility. In the end, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., a four-time champion, won its fifth victory, and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. sealed its fourth straight victory.

Saturday’s events were a fitting conclusion to a string of Homecoming activities held under the theme “Reminiscence: Build! Treasure! Relive!” that began on Oct. 14 with the Mr. and Miss Howard Pageant and included other annual events such as the gospel concert, featuring Mary Mary, on Oct. 16; the fashion show, “Dare to Be …,” on Oct. 20; and the R&B concert, featuring Common, on Oct. 21.