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Families will make their way from different parts of the country this weekend to spend quality time with their sons and daughters who attend SMU. Family Weekend centers around weekend football festivities such as open house, a student talent show, the traditional tailgating on the Boulevard and preparing to Pony Up at the game.
Like the rest of the student body, athletes and their families make plans to enjoy family time.
“It’s a part of the season I really enjoy because I usually don’t get to see them,” SMU offensive lineman Kelvin Beachum said.
For parents, it’s a homecoming not only watching their child on the field but also reuniting with other parents.
“Seeing our family members present as one and getting to see the parents again is just a special time,” said mom Culetta Beachum.
Family Weekend also reminds athletes that their is SMU support outside the stadium.
Beachum’s mom also said when players see a glimpse of their support system in the stands, that makes all the difference.
“Something that I have learned as a parent is regardless of how busy our schedules are, my children faces lighten when he see us in the child.”
Gayla Davis encourages parents to come support their child because a parent will never know what that means to a
player.
“Even if I can only make to the last 3 or 4 minutes of the game, I still like to show my face to show him that I love him,” Davis’ mom said