Homecoming

SPC Homecoming helps students recognize that there is a rich tradition here at SIU. The committee coordinates programs such as deciding the theme to the Homecoming Parade to the naming of the Homecoming King and Queen. Show that you bleed Maroon!

For all the updated happenings for Homecoming go to the official SIU Homecoming page.

Upcoming Dates:

Family Weekend 2025 – October 2-5th
- SIU vs Indiana State- Oct. 4th
Homecoming 2025 – October 20-26th
- SIU vs Northern Iowa- Oct. 25th
Homecoming 2025 Theme – To be announced
Feel free to contact the Homecoming Director with your questions or concerns at: homecoming@siu.edu

Contact Us

Student Programming Council
Student Center
1255 Lincoln Drive Rm 318
Mail Code 4428
Carbondale, Illinois 62901

Phone:: (618) 536-3393
Fax:: (618) 453-7518
Email:: studentprogramming@siu.edu

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

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

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

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

Homecoming 2019 - 150 years - "One Team, Saluki Dream: Celebrating 150 Years Strong"

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

Homecoming 2018 - Saluki Gras - From Bourbon St. to Saluki Row

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

Homecoming Banner Submissions 2018

SIDC Winner for Small Bracket

Delta Zeta, Farmhouse and Alpha Sigma Phi
Winner for Large Bracket

Homecoming 2017

Homecoming 2017 - The Saluki Odyssey - Heroes, Myths and Traditions

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 Conley
Homecoming 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 Group
Alpha Gamma Delta

Spirit Week Contest Winner-Small Group
Kappa Alpha

Door Decorating Contest Winner
Career Services Department

Banner Contest Winner
See below

Door Decorating Contestants and Winner!

Contest Winners!!!

Banner Contestants and Winner!

Homecoming 2016

Homecoming 2016 - Saluki State of Mind

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 CONTEST WINNER!!!

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

Homecoming 2015 - Respect the Royalty

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

Homecoming 2014 - Wild with Pride

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

Homecoming 2013 - Unleash the Legend

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

Contact Us

Student Programming Council
Student Center
1255 Lincoln Drive Rm 318
Mail Code 4428
Carbondale, Illinois 62901

Phone:: (618) 536-3393
Fax:: (618) 453-7518
Email:: studentprogramming@siu.edu