The first 25 students received a free Calvin towel. Sources report that the crowds began to thin when Hoekema derobed for his jump, but they soon returned when Crow was ready to spring. The synchronized swimming event, along with many other ideas was abandoned by the Homecoming Committee, which Buursma has served on for several years. For example, the Homecoming Committee has tried to show Jaws in the pool. That idea never became reality because of complications with lifeguards and the video being ruined due to the moisture.
Some ideas never pan out because of weather complications.
The planners of homecoming are often discouraged because not very many students attend the events that do happen.