The Sophomore float named "Axe the Jacks" in the Homecoming parade shows riders, Denny Kirkendahl (left) and Stan Sharman (right) in a barber shop scene.
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The History Center, Archives of Bethel University and Converge Worldwide - BGC
The College of St. Thomas Corps of Cadets on the parade grounds at the annual military inspection. The Gleason House, Infirmary, old Administration Building and old Science Building are seen in the background.
Prize-winning 1927 Homecoming parade float "Margaret Evans from the Country" makes its way around Laird Field followed by other parade participants. Handwritten text on back reads "From Dorothy Phelps '28" and "Float in 1927 Homecoming Parade - "Margaret Evans Comes from the Country." Won Prize Cup planned by K. Putnam, Billee Seebach in carriage, Sister Kahler - blackface - holding horse, M.H. - holding middle pole of banner, Mary Barlow holding front pole."
Homecoming parade grand marshal Vernie McDonald rides in a car. Vernie was the wife of St. Cloud State president Brendan McDonald, who served from 1982 to 1992.
Silent color 16mm film (2 minutes, 51 seconds) of St. Cloud State Teachers College homecoming parade through downtown St. Cloud that featured floats, homecoming royalty and other personalities, and marching bands. St. Cloud State Teachers College is now St. Cloud State University.
Parade on the plank sidewalk before Goodsell Observatory celebrating the inauguration of Carleton president William H. Sallmon. Members of the sophomore class ('05) in the foreground.
