Homecoming Court, 1956, parade float

This image shows three members of the Homecoming Court at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967) in 1956, seated in a convertible on College Field. Seen are Sybil Thomas, queen Carol Jean Preslar, and Carolyn Wall. The band can be seen playing in the background in front of the Men's Gymnasium, built 1934. Homecoming was an annual event at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967), including 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.)

College Field (n.d.). Gymnasium (Men's) (1934)

Series 2 -- Events

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