Homecoming Parade, 1956, court, photo 2

This image shows three members of the Homecoming court at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in 1956, seated in a convertible as it drives down a street in Boone, NC, as part of the Homecoming Day Parade. Seen from left to right are Dolly Koontz, Jean Abbott, and Carolyn Medlin. Homecoming was an annual event at Appalachian State Teachers College, and included plays, a parade, a dance, a football game, and the crowning of the Homecoming queen.

Student Activities

Students

Parades

Appalachian State University

Pritchett Collection, 2003.080, Homecoming October 15, 1956, C14.1.4.3

University Archives, Appalachian State University

1956-10-15

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Photographs

English

Image

1950s

Appalachian State Teachers College (N.C.)

Series 2 -- Events

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