Homecoming Parade, 1958, Appalettes, photo 2

This image shows the Appalettes marching down King Street in the Homecoming parade on October 18, 1958, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967). Formerly known as the Mountaineer Marching Team, the Appalettes were a drill team directed by Appalachian High School Band leader Perry Watson, and comprised of women college students. Homecoming was held in the fall of each year, and included dramatic plays, a parade, an alumni reunion, the Homecoming football game, and a Homecoming dance. The Homecoming parade started at the warehouse on Faculty Drive, traveled down King Street to U.S. 321 to the Promenade and ended at the second Administration Building. Hunts Department Store is visible in the background on the right.

Students

Student Activities

Parades

Appalachian State University

Pritchett Collection, 2003.080, Box 5, Homecoming 1958, C14.1.4.5.

University Archives, Appalachian State University

1958-10-18

JPEG

Photographs

English

Image

1950s

Appalachian State Teachers College (N.C.). Appalettes

King Street (Boone, N.C.)

Series 2 -- Events

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