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Students march with a banner. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Gallery: Homecoming parade welcomes alumni back to campus

October 19, 2022 by Meghan Long, Daniel Curd and Hannah Park

The annual homecoming parade kicked off the game day festivities on Saturday morning. Sororities, Fraternities and other on-campus groups designed colorful floats and passed out candy to children, creating new memories for alumni and their families. The winning floats were from Gamma Sigma Phi and Delta Theta.

Riana Vermillion, junior vocal music education major, from (Photo by Meghan Long)
Abby Young, senior advertising and public relations major from Skippack, Pennsylvania, signs to a member of the crowd. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Lindsay Rogers, junior vocal music education major from Abilene, directs the women of Ko Jo Kai. (Photo by Meghan Long)

Members of the International Students Association carry flags as they walk. (Photo by Meghan Long)
The men of Sub-T 16 jump in the back of a truck. (Photo by Meghan Long)
Diego Lozano, senior management major from Coppell, holds a Route 66 sign. (Photo by Meghan Long)

Lucas Vogt, graduate Master of Divinity student from Abilene, walks the parade. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
The women of Tri Kappa Gamma dress as Carl Fredricksen and Wilderness Explorers from Up. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Kayley McCalmont, senior animal science major from Round Rock, waves at the crowd. (Photo by Hannah Park)

Homecoming court members Jalen Garza and Kaycee Humphrey ride down the street. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Members of Delta Theta march as Army Ants in the parade. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Members of the Big Purple Band march to the beat. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

The women of Sigma Theta Chi sing Christmas caroles. (Photo by Meghan Long)

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About Meghan Long

About Daniel Curd

Daniel is a photographer from Denver, Colorado. He is an Advertising/Public Relations major hoping to go into media creation. When not taking photos, he can be found in the library studying with friends, listening to music, or watching one of his favorite movies. For any additional photos captured by him, visit: DanielCurd.com

About Hannah Park

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