91福利

The 91福利 Homecoming Court is selected each Fall semester through an online (RiverGuide) election process. An interest meeting is held on the Poplarville Campus and provided virtually to other campus locations. During the interest meeting, all requirements to participate on Homecoming Court are explained and interested students are required to sign the 鈥淪tudent Homecoming Court Agreement.鈥� 聽This agreement will include a commitment to required dates, dress guidelines and adherence to all court campaigning and election processes. The student court agreement is due on Friday, September 4th at 4:00 pm.聽

Once the agreement is signed, the Homecoming Court Committee will notify students via email if they are qualified candidates. Qualified candidates will be included on the official court ballot and can begin the campaigning process on September 9th with social media and posters. Candidates will have the opportunity on each campus to interact with the student body and campaign on September 10th. Tables will be provided for each candidate.

Voting will take place for a specified time (September 15 – 16, 2026) and then Homecoming Court results will be announced publicly on September 17th.聽

All Homecoming Court nominees must meet the following qualifications:

• Attend the interest meeting and sign the Student Homecoming Court Agreement. Must be submitted to the Office of Student Services, Marketing and Recruitment Office or the Foundation & Alumni Services Office by 4:00 pm on Friday, September 4, 2026.聽

• Must be a PRCC full-time student enrolled in 15 hours and have a 2.5 GPA (For this requirement, GPA for freshman students will be based on high school GPA and GPA for sophomore students will be based on PRCC GPA)

• The student must be in good standing with the PRCC and not have any outstanding or ongoing disciplinary issues

• Students must campaign and run for Homecoming Court based on their primary campus classification according to Banner (PRCC Information System)

• A freshman court maid must be a student who has been enrolled in two semesters or less at PRCC or another institution (excluding dual enrollment). A sophomore court member must be a student who has completed at least two semesters of college coursework but has not been enrolled in more than four semesters at PRCC or another institution (excluding dual enrollment).

• The Homecoming Queen must meet all of the qualifications above and will be the sophomore student from the Poplarville Campus who receives the most votes during the election. A student can only hold the title of Homecoming Queen once.

The PRCC Homecoming Court is comprised of nine court members but is subject to change depending on interest and candidate qualifications.聽

Two Court Members to represent the Hancock County Campus聽

Two Court Members to represent the Forrest County Campus

Four Court Members to represent the Poplarville Campus聽

One Queen who is a sophomore student that receives the most votes

Elected Homecoming Court members will be required to participate in all Homecoming activities which include the court presentation practice, the court brunch, Fall Fest, the pre-game Homecoming activities, court presentation at the Homecoming game and all official court photos and meetings.聽

For 2026 these dates include the following;聽

1. Information & Interest Meeting
   Wednesday, September 2
   11:00鈥�11:30 a.m. and 12:00鈥�12:30 p.m.
   Side Room of the Cafeteria & Virtually for FCC and HCC Interested Students
   
   
2. Application/Interest Form Deadline
   Friday, September 4
   4:00 p.m.
   All required information must be submitted by the deadline.
3. Candidate Qualification Notifications
   Tuesday, September 8
   By 4:00 p.m.
   Students will receive an email and/or letter notifying them of their qualification status.
   
   
4. Homecoming Court Campaigning
   Wednesday, September 9 鈥� Thursday, September 10
   Qualified candidates may begin campaigning at designated campus locations and during designated times.
   
   
5. Homecoming Court Voting
   Tuesday, September 15 & Wednesday, September 16
   Students will vote for the 2026 Homecoming Court during the designated voting period.
   
   
6. 2026 Homecoming Court Announcement
   Thursday, September 17
   2:00 pm聽
   The official 2026 Homecoming Court will be announced.
   
   
7. Official 2026 Homecoming Court Meeting
   Friday, September 18th at 10:00 pm
   Side room of the Cafeteria
   Official court members will participate in pictures and individual headshots.
   
   
8. Homecoming Attire/Dress Approval Deadline
   Monday, October 5
   Homecoming Court Dress must be submitted for approval by this deadline.
   
   
9. Fall Fest & Homecoming Court Rehearsal
   Tuesday, October 6
   TBD
   Court members will participate in Fall Fest activities and the required Homecoming Court rehearsal.
   
   
10. PRCC HOMECOMING 2026聽
    Thursday, October 8
    Dobie Holden Stadium / Poplarville Campus

Court members are required to attend court practice in order to review their bios and receive presentation instructions. This meeting should not take over 30-40 minutes if everyone is on time! This practice/rehearsal will take place in the afternoon of Fall Fest at Dobie Holden Football Stadium on the Poplarville Campus.聽

For 2026 Court Practice and Rehearsal will be on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 1:00 pm at Dobie Holden Stadium (PRCC Football Field)聽

The PRCC Homecoming Brunch is by invitation only. Each court member may invite one female guest to attend the brunch. The brunch will take place the Tuesday before Homecoming on the Poplarville Campus. Court members are required to attend and participate in Fall Fest activities. Fall Fest will follow the Homecoming Brunch and will also be located on the Poplarville Campus.聽

The Court Brunch and Fall Fest will be held on Tuesday, October 6 on the Poplarville Campus. Following Fall Fest, the court will attend rehearsal at the football field.聽

Official court photos will be taken during the first official court meeting (after election results are announced; scheduled for Friday, September 18, 2026) during Fall Fest and during the court presentation at the Homecoming game. Court members are required to attend these dates and times and be dressed appropriately as outlined in the official court meeting.

Only official PRCC media and news outlets will be allowed to be on the field during the court presentation.聽

As a member of the Homecoming Court, you will represent 91福利 at several official events and photographs. Because of this, strict dress and appearance guidelines will be enforced for all court members.

Please review the following requirements carefully.

Headshot & Group Picture Day
Friday, September 18

Court members should wear nice Sunday attire appropriate for professional photographs and headshots.

• A dress is not required.
• Dress pants, skirts, blouses, dress shirts, romper or other polished attire are appropriate.
• No jeans.
• Attire should be neat, modest, and picture-ready.
• ONLY THE QUEEN MAY WEAR WHITE.

These guidelines apply to both individual headshots and the group court photograph.

Fall Fest
Tuesday, October 6聽

Court members should wear the same type of attire required for Headshot & Group Picture Day.

• Nice Sunday attire
• A dress is not required
• No jeans
• Attire should be neat and appropriate for representing PRCC
• ONLY THE QUEEN MAY WEAR WHITE

Homecoming Day
Thursday, October 8

A formal dress is required for Homecoming Day.

All dresses must be submitted to and approved by the Homecoming Court Committee no later than Monday, October 5.

Please do not wait until the last minute to select your dress. Dresses should be formal, appropriate for the occasion, and suitable for representing 91福利.

Important Reminder

ONLY THE QUEEN WEARS WHITE.

This rule applies to all Homecoming Court events, photographs, and official appearances, unless otherwise directed by the Homecoming Court Committee.

Thank you for helping us maintain a polished, unified, and professional appearance as we celebrate PRCC Homecoming 2026!

The PRCC Homecoming Court Committee expects all candidates and elected Homecoming Court members to conduct themselves in a positive, respectful, and professional manner throughout the entire Homecoming Court election, selection, and representation process.

Candidates and court members are representatives of 91福利 and are expected to demonstrate good character, sportsmanship, respect, and professionalism at all times.

Campaigning & Conduct

• All candidates must follow the rules and guidelines established by the PRCC Homecoming Court Committee.
• Candidates are expected to conduct their campaigns in a positive and respectful manner.
• Negative campaigning, harassment, bullying, intimidation, personal attacks, or conduct that is disruptive or disrespectful toward another candidate will not be tolerated.
• Candidates must respect the election process, fellow candidates, students, faculty, staff, and members of the PRCC community.
• Social media activity, public comments, campaign materials, and other forms of communication may be considered part of the candidate’s conduct and representation of PRCC.
• Candidates and elected court members are expected to uphold the standards and reputation of 91福利 both on and off campus throughout the Homecoming process.

Committee Authority

The PRCC Homecoming Court Committee has the authority and final decision-making responsibility regarding violations of these guidelines.

Failure to follow the established rules or demonstrate appropriate conduct may result in disqualification from the Homecoming Court election process or, for an elected court member, dismissal from the Homecoming Court.

The Homecoming Court Committee reserves the right to review circumstances individually and determine appropriate action when a candidate or court member’s conduct does not meet the standards expected of a representative of 91福利.

Serving on the PRCC Homecoming Court is an honor and a responsibility. Every candidate and court member is expected to represent PRCC with pride, respect, integrity, and professionalism throughout the entire process.