Homecoming Parade, 1956, Class of 1930 float, photo 1

This image shows a parade float seen at Homecoming, 1956. The float bears yearbook photographs of the class of 1930, topped with a ball reading "1st BS Degree," with a banner on the bottom, reading, "Class '30 started ball rolling." The class of 1930 was the first graduating class of Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967). The south end of the second Administration Building, built 1924, can be seen in the background, with Dauph Blan Hall, built 1929, visible to the right. A group of people can be seen watching the parade in front of the buildings. This float was judged the winner among Homecoming floats in 1956.

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.)

Administration Building (1924)

Series 2 -- Events

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