- Homecoming 2024
Homecoming 2024
2024 Homecoming Theme and Grand Marshal
Homecoming Theme: Salukis on the Frontier
Homecoming Grand Marshal: Mike Reis
2024 Homecoming Royalty
Eric Metz and Lora Judge
2024 Homecoming Winners
Parade Band Class A Winners
Harrisburg High School
Parade Band Class B Winners
Gallatin County High School
Parade Band Class C Winners
Carbondale Middle School
Overall Large Float Parade Winner
Alpha Gamma Rho & Sigma Alpha
Overall Small Float Parade Winner
SIT: Saluki Service Dawgs
Door Decorating Contest Winner
Human Resources
Door Decorating Contest Winner
Olivia Ashby; Warren Hall
Greek Life Spirit Competition Winner
Tau Kappa Epsilon and Alpha Gamma Delta
RSO Spirit Competition Winner
SIU Dawg Pound
- Homecoming 2023
Homecoming 2023
2023 Homecoming Theme and Grand Marshal
Homecoming Theme: Salukis in Paradise
Homecoming Grand Marshal: Ray Dempsey
2023 Homecoming Royalty
Dean Dearing & Ava Hasse
2023 Homecoming Winners
Parade Band Class A Winners
Harrisburg High School
Parade Band Class B Winners
Gallatin County High School
Parade Band Class C Winners
Carbondale Middle School
Overall Large Float Parade Winner
Alpha Gamma Rho, Alpha Gamma Delta & Sigma Alpha
Overall Small Float Parade Winner
Sigma Pi and Delta Zeta
Door Decorating Contest Winner
Student Center Administrative Office
- Homecoming 2022
Homecoming 2022
2022 Homecoming Theme and Grand Marshal
Homecoming Theme: Saluki Walk of Fame
Homecoming Grand Marshal: Charlotte West & Mike Hanes (pothumously)
2022 Homecoming Royalty
Brittany Wendell & Grace Gonzalez
2022 Homecoming Winners
Parade Band Class A Winners
Harrisburg High School
Parade Band Class B Winners
Gallatin County High School
Parade Band Class C Winners
Carbondale Middle School
Overall Large Float Parade Winner
Alpha Gamma Delta and Alpha Gamma Rho
Overall Small Float Parade Winner
Sigma Pi
Door Decorating Contest Winner
Financial Aid Office
- Homecoming 2021
Homecoming 2021
2021 Homecoming Theme and Grand Marshal
Homecoming Theme: SIU Is All That: Flashback to the 90s
Homecoming Grand Marshal: DeAnna Price
2021 Homecoming King and Queen
Homecoming Queen: Claire Waldon
Homecoming King: Brandon Goede
2021 Homecoming Winners
Parade Band Class A Winners
First Place: Carbondale High School
Second Place: not awarded
Parade Band Class B Winners
First Place: Goreville High School
Second Place: not awarded
Parade Band Class C Winners
First Place: carbondale Middle School
Second Place: not awarded
Overall Large Float Parade Winner
Alpha Gamma Rho and Delta Zeta
Overall Small Float Parade Winner
TBA
Spirit Week Contest Winner-Large Group
None awarded
Spirit Week Contest Winner-Small Group
None awarded
Door Decorating Contest Winner
Information Technology
- Homecoming 2019
SPC has been planning for months all the wonderful events that are planned for you and your family. We hope that you will join us for this weekend of fun and excitement. Come on out and watch some saluki football, meet old and new friends at our tailgate parties, swallow yourself in saluki pride during our parade and just see the best that Southern Illinois has to offer.
This year’s Homecoming theme, “One Team Saluki Dream: Celebrating 150 Years Strong”, encourages SIU students to celebrate the 150th birthday of Southern Illinois Univeristy. “One Team Saluki Dream”, allows SIU students to show off just what it means to be part of this great institution, of Southern Illinois and to show off their school pride. This theme motivates students to creative floats that show of highlights of the last 150 years of SIU and the show how we are one big team. It encourages Alumni to celebrate being a “Saluki” and the SIU community to create a strong focus on school spirit and pride.
2019 Homecoming Theme and Grand Marshal
Homecoming Theme: One Team Saluki Dream: Celebrating 150 Years Strong
Homecoming Grand Marshal: Dr. John S Jackson
2019 Homecoming King and Queen
Homecoming Queen: Tori Rhone
Homecoming King: La'Royale Hunley
2019 Homecoming Winners
Parade Band Class A Winners
First Place: Harrisburg High School
Second Place: Carbondale High School
Parade Band Class B Winners
First Place: Sparta High School
Second Place: none
Parade Band Class C Winners
First Place: Carbondale Middle School
Second Place: none
Overall Large Float Parade Winner
Alpha Gamma Rho, Alpha Gamma Delta and Sigma Alpha
Overall Small Float Parade Winner
Delta Phi Epsilon, Farmhouse and Sigma Pi
Spirit Week Contest Winner-Large Group
Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Gamma Rho & Sigma Alpha
Spirit Week Contest Winner-Small Group
None
Door Decorating Contest Winner
Physical Plant - Grounds Division
- Homecoming 2018
SPC has been planning for months all the wonderful events that are planned for you and your family. We hope that you will join us for this weekend of fun and excitement. Come on out and watch some saluki football, meet old and new friends at our tailgate parties, swallow yourself in saluki pride during our parade and just see the best that Southern Illinois has to offer.
This year’s Homecoming theme, “Saluki Gras”, encourages SIU students to celebrate being a Saluki at Mardi Gra. “Saluki Gras”, allows SIU students to show off just what it means to be part of this great institution, of Southern Illinois and to show off their school pride. This theme motivates students to creative floats that show their pride in SIU and Southern Illinois. It encourages Alumni to celebrate being a “Saluki” and the SIU community to create a strong focus on school spirit and pride.
2018 Homecoming Theme and Grand Marshal
Homecoming Theme: Saluki Gras
Homecoming Grand Marshal: Jason Seaman
2018 Homecoming King and Queen
Homecoming Queen: Alaysia Brandy
Homecoming King: Toussaint Mitchell
2018 Homecoming Winners
Parade Band Class A Winner
First Place: Carbondale High School
Second Place: Harrisburg High School
Parade Band Class B Winner
First Place: Trico Jr./Sr. High School
Second Place: Goreville Jr.Sr. High School
Parade Band Class C Winner
First Place: Sparta Lincoln School
Second Place: Murphysboro Middle School
Overall Large Float Parade Winner
Alpha Gamma Rho and Delta Phi Epsilon
Overall Small Float Parade Winner
Automotive Technology Organization
Spirit Week Contest Winner-Large Group
Delta Phi Epsilon and Alpha Gamma Rho
Spirit Week Contest Winner-Small Group
Kappa Alpha Order
Door Decorating Contest Winner
Office of the Executive Director of Administration and Finance
Graduate SChool - Honorable Mention
Banner Contest Winner
Small Bracket: Southern Illinois Dance Company
Large Bracket: Delta Zeta, Farmhouse and Alpha Sigma Phi
SIDC WINNER FOR SMALL BRACKET
Delta Zeta, Farmhouse and Alpha Sigma Phi
WINNER FOR LARGE BRACKET
- Homecoming 2017
SPC has been planning for months all the wonderful events that are planned for you and your family. We hope that you will join us for this weekend of fun and excitement. Come on out and watch some saluki football, meet old and new friends at our tailgate parties, swallow yourself in saluki pride during our parade and just see the best that Southern Illinois has to offer.
This year’s Homecoming theme, “Saluki Odyssey”, encourages SIU students to celebrate being a Saluki using Heroes, Myths and Traditions. “Saluki Odyssey”, allows SIU students to show off just what it means to be part of this great institution, of Southern Illinois and to show off their school pride. This theme motivates students to creative floats that show their pride in SIU and Southern Illinois. It encourages Alumni to celebrate being a “Saluki” and the SIU community to create a strong focus on school spirit and pride.
2017 Homecoming Theme and Grand Marshal
Homecoming Theme: The Saluki Odyssey
Homecoming Grand Marshal: Walt Frazier
2017 Homecoming King and Queen
Homecoming Queen: Ja’Viania ConleyHomecoming King: Matthew Wilson
2017 Homecoming Winners
Parade Band Class A Winners
First Place: Carbondale High School
Second Place: None
Parade Band Class B Winners
First Place: Goreville Middle School
Second Place: Cobden Marching Band
Parade Band Class C Winners
First Place: Harrisburg Middle School
Second Place: Carbondale Middle School
Overall Large Float Parade Winner
Alpha Gamma Rho and Sigma Kappa
Overall Small Float Parade Winner
Automotive Technology Student Organization
Spirit Week Contest Winner-Large GroupAlpha Gamma Delta
Spirit Week Contest Winner-Small Group
Kappa Alpha
Door Decorating Contest WinnerCareer Services Department
Banner Contest Winner
See below
DOOR DECORATING CONTESTANTS AND WINNER!
CONTEST WINNERS!!!
BANNER CONTESTANTS AND WINNER!
- Homecoming 2016
SPC has been planning for months all the wonderful events that are planned for you and your family. We hope that you will join us for this weekend of fun and excitement. Come on out and watch some saluki football, meet old and new friends at our tailgate parties, swallow yourself in saluki pride during our parade and just see the best that Southern Illinois has to offer.
This year’s Homecoming theme, “Saluki State of Mind”, encourages SIU students to celebrate being a Saluki and all the maroon pride that goes with it. “Saluki State of Mind”, allows SIU students to show off just what it means to be part of a place this great institution and of Southern Illinois and show off their school pride. This theme motivates students to creative floats that show their pride in SIU and Southern Illinois. It encourages Alumni to celebrate being a “Saluki” and the SIU community to create a strong focus on school spirit and pride.
2016 Homecoming Theme and Grand Marshal
Homecoming Theme: Saluki State of Mind
Homecoming Grand Marshal: Harry Crisp
2016 Homecoming King and Queen
Homecoming Queen: Beryl Spann
Homecoming King: Orlando Toatley
2016 Homecoming Winners
Parade Band Class A Winners
First Place: Harrisburg High School
Second Place: Carbondale High School
Parade Band Class B Winners
First Place: Goreville High School/Junior High School
Second Place: None
Parade Band Class C WInners
First Place: Harrisburg Middle School
Second Place: Carbondale Middle School
Overall Large Float Parade Winner
Alpha Gamma Rho & Delta Zeta
Overall Small Float Parade Winner
Automotive Technology Student Organization
Spirit Week Contest Winner-Large Group
Delta Phi Epsilon
Spirit Week Contest Winner-Small Group
Delta Sigma Theta
Door Decorating Contest Winner
College Of Science Academic Advisement Office
Banner Contest Winner
BANNER CONTESTANTS AND WINNER!
LARGE BANNER CONTEST WINNER!!!
SMALL BANNER CONTEST WINNER!!!
OTHER GREAT BANNER SUBMISSIONS
DOOR DECORATING CONTESTANTS AND WINNER!
CONTEST WINNER!!! COLLEGE OF SCIENCE ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT OFFICE – NECKERS
ENGINEERING ADVISEMENT – ENGINEERING BUILDING
GRADUATE AND FAMILY HOUSING – EVERGREEN TERRACE
RESIDENCE LIFE – TRUEBLOOD
STUDENT CENTER ADMIN OFFICE – STUDENT CENTER
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE – AGRICULTURE BUILDING
COLLEGE OF APPLIED SCIENCES AND ARTS – DEAN’S OFFICE
COOPERATIVE WILDLIFE RESEARCH LAB / CENTER FOR FISHERIES – LIFE SCIENCE II
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH – GRINNELL HALL
NEWS STUDENT PROGRAMS – STUDENT CENTER
STUDENT CENTER MARKETING AND GRAPHICS
SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH – COLLEGE OF APPLIED SCIENCES AND ARTS BUILDING
UNIVERSITY ADMISSION – STUDENT SERVICES BUILDING
UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS – BIEMFOHR HALL
UNIVERSITY HOUSING – STUDENT SERVICES BUILDING
AVIATION MANAGEMENT & FLIGHT / AVIATION & AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES
- Homecoming 2015
SPC has been planning for months all the wonderful events that are planned for you and your family. We hope that you will join us for this weekend of fun and excitement. Come on out and watch some saluki football (which will also be televised this year), meet old and new friends at our tailgate parties, swallow yourself in saluki pride during our parade and just see the best that Southern Illinois has to offer.
What does “Respect The Royalty” mean?
This year’s Homecoming theme, “Respect the Royalty”, encourages SIU students to celebrate being a “Saluki” and all the maroon pride that goes with it. “Respect the Royalty”, allows SIU students to show off their royal side and show off their school pride. This theme motivates students to creative floats that show their SIU royal pride. It encourages Alumni to celebrate being a “Saluki” and the SIU community to create a strong focus on school spirit and pride.
2015 Homecoming Theme and Grand Marshal
Homecoming Theme: Respect the Royalty
Homecoming Grand Marshal: Dr. Gilbert and Jean Kroening
2015 Homecoming King and Queen
Homecoming Queen: Taylor Johnson
Homecoming King: Allen Shelton
2015 Homecoming Winners
Parade Band Class A Winners
First Place: Harrisburg High School
Second Place: Carbondale High School
Parade Band Class B Winners
First Place: Egyptian High School
Second Place: None
Parade Band Class C Winners
First Place: Harrisburg Middle School
Second Place: Sparta Lincoln Middle School
Overall Parade Winner
Alpha Gamma Rho & Alpha Gamma Delta
Spirit Week Contest Winner
Delta Zeta
Door Decorating Contest Winner
Engineering Advisement Office
DOOR DECORATING CONTESTANTS AND WINNER!
CONTEST WINNER!!! Engineering Advisement
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES – STUDENT SERVICES
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE – DEANS OFFICE AND ADVISEMENT
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
NEW STUDENT PROGRAMS
PROVOST AND VICE CHANCELLOR FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
STUDENT LIFE
STUDENT PROGRAMMING – not part of the judging
STUDENT PROGRAMMING AND UNIVERSITY PROGRAMMING – not part of the judging
- Homecoming 2014
SPC has been planning for months all the wonderful events that are planned for you and your family. We hope that you will join us for this weekend of fun and excitement. Come on out and watch some saluki football (which will also be televised this year), meet old and new friends at our tailgate parties, swallow yourself in saluki pride during our parade and just see the best that Southern Illinois has to offer.
What does “Wild with Pride” mean?
This year’s Homecoming theme, “Wild with Pride”, encourages SIU students to celebrate being a “Saluki” and all the maroon pride that goes with it. “Wild with Pride”, allows SIU students to show off their wild side and show off their school colors. This theme motivates students to creative floats that show their SIU and their own organizations pride. It encourages Alumni to celebrate being a “Saluki” and the SIU community to create a strong focus on school spirit and pride.
2014 Homecoming Theme and Grand Marshal
Homecoming Theme: Wild With Pride
Homecoming Grand Marshal: Harold Bardo
2014 Homecoming King and Queen
Homecoming Queen: Shantel Franklin
Homecoming King: Kendall Crayton
2014 Homecoming Parade Winners
Parade Band Class A Winners
First Place: Harrisburg High School
Second Place: Carbondale High School
Third Place: Civic Memorial High School
Parade Band Class B Winners
First Place: Cobden High School
Second Place: Goreville Jr/Sr Band
Third Place: None
Parade Band Class C Winners
First Place: Harrisburg Middle School
Second Place: Carbondale Middle School
Third Place: Sparta Lincoln Middle School
Parade Large Float Winners
First Place: Alpha Gamma Rho, Dental Hygiene & Delta Phi Epsilon
Second Place: Alpha Gamma Delta, Sigma Pi & Kappa Alpha Order
Third Place: Delta Zeta & Alpha Tau Omega
Parade Small Floats Winners
First Place: Skyline Creek Productions
Second Place: Student Center Craft Shop
Third Place: Alpha Eta Rho
Parade Walking/Marching Unit Winners
First Place: Lake Heights Cheer Camp
Second Place: Arabesque Dance Studio
Third Place: Residence Hall Association
Parade Car/Truck Unit Winners
First Place: SIU Recreation Center
Second Place: Saluki Spirit Cheer and Dance w/ Jr. Cheerleaders
Third Place: Student Athletic Advisory Committee
- Homecoming 2013
SPC has been hard at work coordinating all the wonderful events that are planned for you and your family. We hope that you will join us for this weekend of fun and excitement. Come on out and watch some saluki football, meet old and new friends at our tailgate parties, swallow yourself in saluki pride during our parade and just see the best that Southern Illinois has to offer.
What does “Unleash the Legend” mean?
This year’s Homecoming theme, “Unleash the Legend”, encourages SIU students to develop and celebrate what it means to be a “Saluki”. “Unleash the Legend”, allows SIU students to better understanding the important university historical moments. This theme motivates students to creative floats that unleash their own organizations legends. Encourages Alumni to celebrate and share their stories and legends about SIU. The theme “Unleash the Legend, Homecoming 2013” also allows the marching bands to showcase legendary music and musicians. The SIU community to create a strong focus on school spirit, alumni accomplishments, and historical events.
2013 Homecoming Theme and Grand Marshal
Homecoming Theme: Unleash the Legend
Homecoming Grand Marshal: Bill and Molly Norwood
2013 Homecoming King and Queen
Homecoming Queen: Brittany Greathouse
Homecoming King: Jesse Cler
2013 Homecoming Winners
Parade Band Class A Winners
First Place: Harrisburg High School
Second Place: Carbondale High School
Third Place: Frankfort Community High School
Parade Band Class B Winners
First Place: Cobden High School
Second Place: Egyptian High School
Third Place: Trico Junior & Senior High School
Parade Band Class C Winners
First Place: Harrisburg Middle School
Second Place: Carbondale Middle School
Third Place: Sparta Lincoln Middle School
Parade Large Float Winners
First Place: Alpha Gamma Rho
Second Place: Alpha Gamma Delta & Delta Zeta
Third Place: Sigma Pi / Kappa Alpha / SIDC
Parade Small Float Winners
First Place: Dental Hygiene and Aviation
Second Place: TIE: The Reserve of Saluki Point
Second Place: TIE: Delta Chi
Third Place: Skyline Creek Productions
Parade Walking/Marching Unit Winners
First Place: SIU Craft Shop
Second Place: Air Force ROTC
Third Place: Students for Health
Parade Car/Truck Unit Winners
First Place: Student Athlete Advisory Committee SAAC
Second Place: Residence Hall Association
Third Place: SIU Recreation, Sports, and Services
- Homecoming 2012
Homecoming 2012
2012 Homecoming Theme and Grand Marshal
Homecoming Theme: Let the Games Begin
Homecoming Grand Marshal: Connie Price-Smith
2012 Homecoming King and Queen
Homecoming Queen: Whitney Clark
Homecoming King: Corbin Doss
2012 Homecoming Winners
Parade Band Class A Winners
First Place: Carbondale High School
Second Place: Harrisburg High School
Third Place: Carterville High School
Parade Band Class B Winners
First Place: Trico Jr./Sr. High School
Second Place: Hardin County Jr./Sr. High School
Third Place: Egyptian High School
Parade Band Class C Winners
First Place: Carbondale Middle School
Second Place: Sparta Lincoln Middle School
Third Place: Anna Junior High School
Parade Large Float Winners
First Place: Sigma Pi & Beta Theta Pi
Second Place: Alpha Gamma Rho & Sigma Kappa
Third Place: Phi Kappa Tau & Southern Illinois Dance Company
Parade Small Float Winners
First Place: Electronics Association
Second Place: Women;s Rugby
Third Place: The Reserve at Saluki Pointe
Parade Walking/Marching Unit Winners
First Place: SIU Craft Shop and Sustainability
Second Place: Up Til Dawn
Third Place: Air Force ROTC
Parade Car/Truck Unit Winners
First Place: Morris Library
Second Place: Murphysboro Apple Festival
Third Place: COLA Dean's Office
- Homecoming 2011
Homecoming 2011
2011 Homecoming Theme and Grand Marshal
Homecoming Theme: Once Upon a Time
Homecoming Grand Marshal: Steve Finley
2011 Homecoming King and Queen
Homecoming Queen: Autumn Anthony
Homecoming King: Christopher Shelton
2011 Homecoming Winners
Parade Band Class A Winners
First Place: Carbondale High School
Second Place: Nashville High School
Third Place: Harrisburg High School
Parade Band Class B Winners
First Place: Goreville High School
Second Place: Trico Jr./Sr. High School
Third Place: Egyptian High School
Parade Band Class C Winners
First Place: Harrisburg Middle School
Second Place: Carbondale Middle School
Third Place: Sparta Lincoln Middle School
Parade Large Float Winners
First Place: Sigma Pi & Beta Theta Pi
Second Place: Alpha Gamma Rho & Sigma Kappa
Third Place: Phi Kappa Tau & Southern Illinois Dance Company
Parade Small Float Winners
First Place: Electronics Association
Second Place: Women;s Rugby
Third Place: The Reserve at Saluki Pointe
Parade Walking/Marching Unit Winners
First Place: SIU Craft Shop and Sustainability
Second Place: Up Til Dawn
Third Place: Air Force ROTC
Parade Car/Truck Unit Winners
First Place: Morris Library
Second Place: Murphysboro Apple Festival
Third Place: COLA Dean's Office
- Homecoming 2010
Homecoming 2010
2010 Homecoming Theme and Grand Marshal
Homecoming Theme: Saluki Shore
Homecoming Grand Marshal: Jim and Mary Hart
2010 Homecoming King and Queen
Homecoming Queen: Krystin McDermott
Homecoming King: Guillermo Flores
2010 Homecoming Winners
Parade Band Class A Winners
First Place: Harrisburg High School
Second Place: Carbondale High School
Parade Band Class B Winners
First Place: Trico Jr./Sr. High School
Second Place: Cairo Jr./Sr. High School
Parade Band Class C Winners
First Place: Harrisburg Middle School
Second Place: Carbondale Middle School
Third Place: Benton Middle School
Parade Large Float Winners
First Place: Phi Kappa Tau and Delta Zeta
Second Place: Alpha Gamma Delta and Alpha Gamma Rho
Third Place: SIU Forestry
Parade Small Float Winners
First Place: Student Alumni Council
Second Place: Phi Sigma Kappa & Sigma Alpha
Third Place: Craft Shop
Parade Walking/Marching Unit Winners
First Place: Student Recreation Center Fitness Department
Second Place: National Association of Black Journalists
Third Place: Jackson County Girl Scouts
Parade Car/Truck Unit Winners
First Place: Friends of Murphysboro
Second Place: Marion Toyota
Third Place: Murphysboro Apple Festival Queen
- Homecoming 2009
Homecoming 2009
2009 Homecoming Theme and Grand Marshal
Homecoming Theme: Showtime @ Southern
Homecoming Grand Marshal: Dick and Lillian Gregory
2009 Homecoming King and Queen
Homecoming Queen: Amanda Weaver
Homecoming King: Tony Cossette
2009 Homecoming Winners
Parade Band Class A Winners
First Place: Harrisburg High School
Second Place: Carbondale High School
Third Place: Civic Memorial High School
Parade Band Class B Winners
First Place: Trico High School
Second Place: Dongola Jr./Sr. High School
Third Place: Cairo High School
Parade Band Class C Winners
First Place: Harrisburg Middle School
Second Place: Carbondale Middle School
Third Place: Sparta Lincoln Middle School
Parade Large Float Winners
First Place: Phi Kappa Tau and Sigma Kappa
Second Place: Student Recreation Society
Third Place: Alpha Gamma Delta & Theta Xi
Parade Small Float Winners
First Place: Student Alumni Council
Second Place: Saluki Pride Committee Carbondale Chamber of Commerce
Third Place: Student Center Craft Shop
Parade Walking/Marching Unit Winners
First Place: Morris Library Precision Book Truck Drill Team
Second Place: Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois
Third Place: Shawnee Green Party
Parade Car/Truck Unit Winners
First Place: Marion Toyota
Second Place: WIDB Radio
Third Place: Whiffle Boy's Pizza
- Homecoming 2008
Homecoming 2008
2008 Homecoming Theme and Grand Marshal
Homecoming Theme: Salukis Save the Day
Homecoming Grand Marshal: Marilyn Eckert Church
2008 Homecoming King and Queen
Homecoming Queen: Jennifer Arteaga
Homecoming King: Craig Turner
2008 Homecoming Winners
Parade Band Class A Winners
First Place: Harrisburg High School
Second Place: Carterville High School
Third Place: Carbondale High School
Parade Band Class B Winners
First Place: Chester High School
Second Place: Trico Jr./Sr. High School
Parade Band Class C Winners
First Place: Harrisburg Middle School
Second Place: Sparta Lincoln Middle School
Third Place: Carbondale Middle School
Parade Large Float Winners
First Place: Alpha Gamma Rho
Second Place TIE: Theta Xi and Sigma Kappa
Second Place TIE: Alpha Gamma Delta and Delta Chi
Third Place: Alpha Eta Rho
Parade Small Float Winners
First Place: Student Center Craft Shop
Second Place: Alpha Tau Omega
Third Place: Student Alumni Council
Parade Walking/Marching Unit Winners
First Place: Fatal Fusion
Second Place: Jackson County Girl Scouts
Third Place: Black Women's Task Force
Parade Car/Truck Unit Winners
First Place: Marion Toyota
Second Place: Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Third Place: Peoples National Bank
- Homecoming 2007
Homecoming 2007
2007 Homecoming Theme and Grand Marshal
Homecoming Theme: Maroon Fever...Its Contagious
Homecoming Grand Marshal: Joan Higginbatham
2007 Homecoming King and Queen
Homecoming Queen: Shannon Page
Homecoming King: Marlon P. Heaston
2007 Homecoming Winners
Parade Band Class A Winners
First Place: Carterville High School
Second Place: Carbondale High School
Third Place: Breese Central High School
Parade Band Class B Winners
First Place: Gallatin County High School
Second Place: Ramsey High School
Third Place: Steeleville High School
Parade Band Class C Winners
First Place: Harrisburg Middle School
Second Place: Sparta Lincoln Middle School
Third Place: Benton Middle School
Parade Large Float Winners
First Place: Tri Sigma and ALpha Gamma Rho
Second Place: ALpha Tau Omega and dental Hygiene
Third Place: Tau Kappa Epsilon and Sigma Kappa
Parade Small Float Winners
First Place: Student Orientation Committee & Sigma Nu
Second Place TIE: Student Alumni Council
Second Place TIE: SIU PA Program
Third Place: Phi Kappa Tau
Parade Walking/Marching Unit Winners
First Place: Leadership Council
Second Place: Steppettes
Third Place: Fatal Fusion Dance Group
Parade Car/Truck Unit Winners
First Place: Auto Technology
Second Place: Alpha Chi Sigma
Third Place: Murphysboro Apple Festival
- Homecoming 2006
Homecoming 2006
2006 Homecoming Theme and Grand Marshal
Homecoming Theme: Sacks. Dawgs, and Rock & Roll
Homecoming Grand Marshal: Glen Daum
2006 Homecoming King and Queen
Homecoming Queen: Leleya Pelts
Homecoming King: Paul Wright
2006 Homecoming Winners
Parade Band Class A Winners
First Place: Carbondale High School
Second Place: Harrisburg High School
Third Place: Carterville High School
Parade Band Class B Winners
First Place: Gallatin County High School
Second Place: Chester High School
Third Place: Christopher High School
Parade Band Class C Winners
First Place: Harrisburg Middle School
Second Place: Benton Grade School
Third Place: DuQuoin Middle School
Parade Large Float Winners
First Place: Sigma Pi and Alpha Gamma Delta
Second Place: Alpha Tau Omega and Fashion Design & Merchandising Association
Third Place: Sigma Kappa and Delta Chi
Parade Small Float Winners
First Place: Theta Xi
Second Place: Sigma Alpha and Phi Kappa Tau
Third Place: Student Center Craft Shop
Parade Walking/Marching Unit Winners
First Place: Saluki Rainbow Network
Second Place: Fatal Fusion Dance Group
Third Place: Girl Scouts of Jackson County
Parade Car/Truck Unit Winners
First Place: Girl Scout Troop #198
Second Place: Murphysboro Apple Festival Queen
Third Place: CIL-FM Radio
- Homecoming 2005
Homecoming 2005
2005 Homecoming Theme and Grand Marshal
Homecoming Theme: Southern Goes Hollywood
Homecoming Grand Marshal: Elizabeth Ralston
2005 Homecoming King and Queen
Homecoming Queen: Sarah Vorhees
Homecoming King: Jeremy Herron
2005 Homecoming Winners
Parade Band Class A Winners
First Place: Harrisburg High School
Second Place: Carterville High School
Third Place: Carbondale High School
Parade Band Class B Winners
First Place: Gallatin County High School
Second Place: Ramsey High School
Third Place: Trico High School
Parade Band Class C Winners
First Place: DuQuoin Middle School
Second Place: Benton Middle School
Third Place: Carbondale Middle School
Parade Large Float Winners
First Place: Alpha Gamma Delta and Alpha Gamma Rho
Second Place: Sigma Pi & Delta Zeta
Third Place: Delta Sigma Phi and Sigma Sigma Sigma
Parade Small Float Winners
First Place: Student Center Craft Shop
Second Place: Student Alumni Council
Third Place: Campus Shawnee Greens
Parade Walking/Marching Unit Winners
First Place: Fatal Fusion Dance Group
Second Place:Steppettes
Third Place: Girl Scouts of Jackson County
Parade Car/Truck Unit Winners
First Place: Mae Smith Hall Council
Second Place: Girl Scout Troop #198
Third Place: National Communication Association Student Club
- Homecoming 2004
Homecoming 2004
2004 Homecoming Theme and Grand Marshal
Homecoming Theme: Saluki Celebration
Homecoming Grand Marshal: Curt Jones
2004 Homecoming King and Queen
Homecoming Queen: Sarah Hanson
Homecoming King: Sean Gordon
2004 Homecoming Winners
Parade Band Class A Winners
First Place TIE: Harrisburg High School
First Place TIE: Carbondale High School
Third Place: Breese Central High School
Parade Band Class B Winners
First Place: Gallatin County High School
Second Place: Christopher High School
Third Place: Wayne City High School
Parade Band Class C Winners
First Place: Harrisburg Middle School
Second Place: Benton Middle School
Third Place: Carbondale Middle School
Parade Large Float Winners
First Place: Delta Sigma Phi and Alpha Gamma Delta
Second Place: Alpha Gamma Rho and Delta Zeta
Third Place: Sigma Kappa and Theta Xi
Parade Small Float Winners
First Place: Fashion Design and Merchandising Association
Second Place: Student Center Craft Shop
Third Place: Brush Towers
Parade Walking/Marching Unit Winners
First Place: Student Alumni Council
Second Place: Fatal Fusion Dance Group
Third Place: Air Force ROTC
Parade Car/Truck Unit Winners
First Place: Dawg Sled
Second Place TIE: Medieval Combat Society
Second Place TIE: National Communication Association Student Club
- Homecoming 2003
Homecoming 2003
2003 Homecoming Theme and Grand Marshal
Homecoming Theme: Cruising the Nile, Saluki Style
Homecoming Grand Marshal: James and Deana Jannetides
2003 Homecoming King and Queen
Homecoming Queen: Becky Fisher
Homecoming King: Jawaad Kirkwood
2003 Homecoming Winners
Parade Band Class A Winners
First Place: Harrisburg High School
Second Place: Carbondale High School
Third Place: Breese Central High School
Parade Band Class B Winners
First Place: Wayne City High School
Second Place: Pope County High School
Third Place: Cobden High School
Parade Band Class C Winners
First Place: Benton Middle School
Second Place: Sparta Lincoln Middle School
Third Place: Central Junior High School
Parade Large Float Winners
First Place: Sigma Pi and Alpha Gamma Rho
Second Place: Alpha Gamma Rho and Sigma Kappa
Third Place: Alpha Eta Rho
Parade Small Float Winners
First Place: Student Center Craft Shop
Second Place: Fashion Design Merchandise Association
Third Place: SIU Dental Hygienists
Parade Walking/Marching Unit Winners
First Place: Student Alumni Council
Second Place: Kwiet Storm
Third Place: Steppette Twirlers
Parade Car/Truck Unit Winners
First Place: Student Council for Exceptional Children
Second Place: 1976 SIU Alumni Group
Third Place: National Communication Association Student Club
- Homecoming 2002
Homecoming 2002
2002 Homecoming Theme and Grand Marshal
Homecoming Theme: Saluki Luau
Homecoming Grand Marshal: Bill and Molly Norwood
2002 Homecoming King and Queen
Homecoming Queen: Kelli Belangee
Homecoming King: Michael Eagle
2002 Homecoming Winners
Parade Band Class A Winners
First Place: Highland High School
Second Place TIE: Carbondale High School
Second Place TIE: Vandalia High School
Parade Band Class B Winners
First Place: Gallatin County High School
Second Place: Ramsey High School
Third Place: Egyptian High School
Parade Band Class C Winners
First Place: Benton Middle School
Second Place: DuQuoin Lincoln Middle School
Third Place: Sparta Lincoln Middle School
Parade Large Float Winners
First Place: Sigma Kappa and Sigma Pi
Second Place: Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Gamma Rho and Sigma Sigma Sigma
Third Place: Delta Zeta and Pi Kappa Alpha
Parade Small Float Winners
First Place: College of Business Student Council
Second Place: Fashion Design Merchandise Association
Third Place: Student Alumni Association
Parade Walking/Marching Unit Winners
First Place: Jackson Country and Shagbark Girl Scouts
Second Place: Fatal Fusion Dance Group
Third Place: Steppette Twirlers
Parade Car/Truck Unit Winners
First Place: Automotive Technology Organization
Second Place: Saluki Rainbow Network
Third Place: Hispanic Student Council
- Homecoming 2001
Homecoming 2001
2001 Homecoming Theme and Grand Marshal
Homecoming Theme: Saluki Fever
Homecoming Grand Marshal: John and Linda Saunders
2001 Homecoming King and Queen
Homecoming Queen: Meredith Hudgens
Homecoming King: Rick Mitchell
2001 Homecoming Winners
Parade Band Class A Winners
First Place: Highland High School
Second Place: Carbondale High School
Third Place: Chester Central High School
Parade Band Class B Winners
First Place: Cobden High School
Second Place: Gallatin County High School
Third Place: Christopher High School
Parade Band Class C Winners
First Place: Benton Middle School
Second Place: Carbondale Middle School
Third Place: Sparta Lincoln Middle School
Parade Large Float Winners
First Place: Sigma Pi and Delta Zeta
Second Place: Pi Kappa Alpha and Sigma Kappa
Third Place: Alpha Gamma Rho
Parade Small Float Winners
First Place: Student Center Craft Shop
Second Place: Student American Dental Hygienists Association
Third Place: College of Business and Administration Student Council
Parade Walking/Marching Unit Winners
First Place: Shagbark Council Girl Scouts
Second Place: Air Force ROTC
Third Place: Black Affairs Council
Parade Car/Truck Unit Winners
First Place: Saluki Rainbow Network
Second Place: Kwiet Storm
Third Place: Hispanic Student Council
- Homecoming 2000
Homecoming 2000
2000 Homecoming Theme and Grand Marshal
Homecoming Theme: Mardi Gras, Saluki Style
Homecoming Grand Marshal: Dr. Donald and Shirley Beggs
2000 Homecoming King and Queen
Homecoming Queen: Nikki Hornsberry
Homecoming King: Brian Morris
2000 Homecoming Winners
Parade Band Class A Winners
First Place: Highland High School
Second Place: Pinckneyville High School
Third Place: Carbondale High School
Parade Band Class B Winners
First Place: Gallatin County High School
Second Place: Cairo High School
Third Place: Wayne City High School
Parade Band Class C Winners
First Place: Benton Middle School
Second Place: Sparta Lincoln Middle School
Third Place: Lincoln Middle School
Parade Large Float Winners
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- Homecoming 1999
Homecoming 1999
1999 Homecoming Theme and Grand Marshal
Homecoming Theme: Salukis and Beyond
Homecoming Grand Marshal: Harvey and Trish Welch
1999 Homecoming King and Queen
Homecoming Queen: Andrea Gilio
Homecoming King: Robert Beverly
1999 Homecoming Winners
Parade Band Class A Winners
First Place: Highland High School
Second Place: Freeburg High School
Third Place: Flora High School
Parade Band Class B Winners
First Place: Cobden High School
Second Place: Gallatin County High School
Third Place: Cairo High School
Parade Band Class C Winners
First Place: Benton Middle School
Second Place: Cobden Junior High School
Third Place: Carbondale Lincoln Middle School
Parade Large Float Winners
First Place: Sigma Pi and Sigma Kappa
Second Place: Pi Kappa Alpha and Alpha Gamma Delta
Third Place: Alpha Gamma Rho and Alpha Chi Omega
Parade Small Float Winners
First Place TIE: Alpha Eta Rho
First Place TIE: SIU Rodeo Club
Second Place TIE: College of Business Administration Student Council
Second Place TIE: Clothing and Textiles Organization
Third Place: SIU Formula Racing
Parade Walking/Marching Unit Winners
First Place: Air Force ROTC and Aerospace Club
Second Place: Shagbark Girl Scout Council
Third Place: Steppette Twirlers
Parade Car/Truck Unit Winners
First Place: Physical Education Teachers and Coaches Organization
Second Place: National Communication Association Student Club
Third Place: CIL FM Radio and Big Dawg
Feel free to contact the Homecoming Director with your questions or concerns at: homecoming@siu.edu
