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The women of Omicron Xi Chi dance in the Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

Gallery: Annual Homecoming parade brings alumni back to campus

October 23, 2024 by Daniel Curd and Sarah Thompson

The annual Homecoming parade started off game day with excitement and tradition on Saturday morning. Various sororities, fraternities, and campus organizations showcased their creative floats while handing out candy to excited children. This year’s winners are as follows:

  • Fraternities
    • 1st – Gamma Sigma Phi
    • 2nd – Trojans
  • Sororities
    • 1st – Sigma Theta Chi
    • 2nd – Ko Jo Kai
  • Student Organizations

    • 1st – International Students Association
    • 2nd – Hispanos Unidos
Kathryn Johnson, senior accounting major from Mckinney, and Zeke Whisenhunt, senior engineering major from Greenbrier, AR, carry the homecoming theme banner at the Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
Students lead the parade with a “Welcome Back” sign. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Willie the Wildcat waves to the crowd. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

The Big Purple Marching Band leads the Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
Mya Gonzales, sophomore engineering major from Lubbock, walks down the graduation stage in cap and gown for the TKG float. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
The women of Tri Kappa Gamma wave to the crowd. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

Elaine Carrillo Vazquez, junior multimedia major from El Paso, and ChibuikemNwabueze-Nwoji, senior computer science major from Georgetown, cary the International Student Association banner in the Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
Students carry the Wildcat hand symbol balloon at the Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
The men of Frater Sodalis cheer as they walk in the parade. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

Members of Ko Jo Kai take off for Neverland in the Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Students carry Willie the Wildcat balloon in the Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
The men of Nu Kappa Psi walk down the Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

The women of GATA chant as they walk in the Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
The men of Trojans cheer as they ride in the Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
Dr. Money walks with balloon figures of Dr. Schubert and himself in the Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

The women of Zeta perform in the Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Members of the Agricultural & Environmental Sciences Department ride on a float themed after alien abductions. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
The men of GSP prepare to climb a mountain in their Homecoming Parade float. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Sanctify members dance in the Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
The women of Omicron Xi Chi dance in the Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
Fran Terry, senior information systems major from Arlington, dances with the other OXC members in the Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Freshman Follies winner for the women’s hall division, marches in the Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
Freshman Follies winner for the men’s hall division, marches in the Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
The men of Galaxy ride in the Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

Members of Sigma Theta Chi have sweet dreams with their Homecoming Parade float. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
The women of Sigma Theta Chi dance in the Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
The Society of Physics Students ride in the Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

Kacyn Hiley, sophomore nursing major from Salem, Oregon, dances with the women of Delta Theta in the Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
The women of Delta Theta dance in the Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
The men of Sub T-16 ride in the Homecoming Parade. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

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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 Sarah Thompson

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