Homecoming Parade, 1958, queen, photo 2

This image shows a float in the Homecoming parade holding the Homecoming queen and court on October 18, 1958, at Appalachian State Teachers College (1929-1967). Queen Jean Rankin can be seen sitting on a white flower at the far end, and the members of the court sit on the float. Onlookers can be seen standing on the side of the Promenade, and the second Administration Building, built 1924, can be seen in the background. 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.

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

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Photographs

English

Image

1950s

Appalachian State Teachers College (N.C.)

Series 2 -- Events

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