Photos by George Plant Photography
The 2016 Homecoming Week at Western New Mexico University in Silver City was held September 29 - October 1. One highlight of Saturday, October 1 was the Homecoming Parade'commencing at the Grant County Courthouse at 10 a.m., travelling down Broadway Street, along Bullard Street and up College Avenue to the WNMU Campus. The following photographs provide an appreciation of this year's Homecoming Parade.
WNMU 2016 Homecoming Parade, held 10/01/2016 Submitted by George Plant
WNMU 2016 Homecoming Parade, held 10/01/2016 Submitted by George Plant
Jodi Crocker, Executive Director of the University Foundation Office, prepping her "Go Stangs" - "Super Stangs" Jeep prior to the start of the parade.
WNMU 2016 Homecoming Parade, held 10/01/2016 Submitted by George Plant
Prior to the parade, 1986 Homecoming Queen, Dr. Monica Carbajal-Alatorre and relatives gathered together. From left: Eddie Carbajal, Socorro Romero, Roland Martinez, Brandy Carbajal, Zia Carbajal Martinez, Maia Hinojosa, Dr. Carbajal-Alatorre, Carlito Carbajal, Cruz Carbajal, Jennifer Carbajal, Anna Mae Carbahjal, Eddie J. Carbajal and Jose Carbajal.
WNMU 2016 Homecoming Parade, held 10/01/2016 Submitted by George Plant
On the WNMU Art Club float ready to line up for the parade are, from left, Senny Castanon, Melissa Ortega, Alexia McLennan, Chelsea Boone, Corina Silva and "Spot".
WNMU 2016 Homecoming Parade, held 10/01/2016 Submitted by George Plant
GǣSpot" and Mike Garner discussing final details prior to the Art Club float's lining up for the parade.
WNMU 2016 Homecoming Parade, held 10/01/2016 Submitted by George Plant
Gathered by the WNMU Regents' parade vehicle are, from left, Marcela Shepard, Carl Foster (Regent), Dan Salzwedel (Regent), Jackson Walz, Jerry Walz (Regent), Joe Shepard (President of WNMU), and Jerry Walz Jr..
WNMU 2016 Homecoming Parade, held 10/01/2016 Submitted by George Plant
Marcela Shepard and WNMU President Joe Shepard lead the homecoming parade, followed by the Board of Regents' vehicle.
WNMU 2016 Homecoming Parade, held 10/01/2016 Submitted by George Plant
Members of the Silver High Fighting Colts Band marching down Broadway.
WNMU 2016 Homecoming Parade, held 10/01/2016 Submitted by George Plant
Gladys Swan, a 2016 WNMU Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, and Marshall Moore, President of the Grant County Chapter of WNMU Alumni. Ms. Swan has written several novels, including her "New Mexico Trilogy" for which much of the material came from the Silver City area.
WNMU 2016 Homecoming Parade, held 10/01/2016 Submitted by George Plant
Tom Davis, 1958 WNMU Alumnus and 1st Class Petty Officer in the United States Navy (retired) and his wife Virginia Davis rolling down Broadway. Tom is wearing the uniform he wore during his naval service.WNMU 2016 Homecoming Parade, held 10/01/2016 Submitted by George Plant
The Senior Olympians of Grant County float nears the Silver City Museum.
WNMU 2016 Homecoming Parade, held 10/01/2016 Submitted by George Plant
And of course, the parade would not be complete without WNMU mascot "RAWHIDE".
WNMU 2016 Homecoming Parade, held 10/01/2016 Submitted by George Plant
The popular "Mariachi Plata" band brought great music to the homecoming parade.
WNMU 2016 Homecoming Parade, held 10/01/2016 Submitted by George Plant
The colorful float of "Delta Mu Delta", International Honor Society in Business.
WNMU 2016 Homecoming Parade, held 10/01/2016 Submitted by George Plant
The energetic and photogenic WNMU Lady Mustangs softball team.
WNMU 2016 Homecoming Parade, held 10/01/2016 Submitted by George Plant
The float promoting support for Bond "B" for Libraries and Bond "C" for Higher Education in upcoming election.
WNMU 2016 Homecoming Parade, held 10/01/2016 Submitted by George Plant
Drummers beating their way down Broadway during WNMU Homecoming Parade.
WNMU 2016 Homecoming Parade, held 10/01/2016 Submitted by George Plant
WNMU's 1986 Homecoming Queen, Dr. Monica Carbajal-Alatorre in the 2016 Homecoming Parade.
