Saturday\u2019s Homecoming celebration had something for everyone \u2013 games, dancing, cooking exhibitions, barbecue, family fun, clear blue skies and a pre-game ceremony honoring Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ football legend Sam Mills \u201981.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s events included a street fair with live music, food and carnival games, the annual student talent showcase at the historic Amphitheater and an alumni craft beer garden.<\/p>\n
One of the biggest events of the day occurred just prior to the Red Hawk football game against Christopher Newport University: the unveiling of a plaque to posthumously honor Mills, who was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame<\/a> in August.<\/p>\n Mills\u2019 family attended the ceremony, and his wife, Melanie, said she was honored to represent Sam and his journey \u2013 at both the Hall of Fame and Homecoming ceremonies.<\/p>\n \u201cWe took our place in the Hall of Fame and they encouraged us to call Canton our home, but today coming back to Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ on this Homecoming, this is our home, New Jersey is our home. Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ is our home,\u201d she said. \u201cWe, the Mills family, are honored to share his biggest accolade with all of you and know that you are a part of his journey. Keep Pounding!\u201d<\/p>\n