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A History of KU Homecoming Traditions
CONNER MITCHELL
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The first Homecoming parade.
Memorial Stadium dedicated to University faculty and students who fell during World War I.
Students voted for the Homecoming queen instead of selection by community members or administration.
Homecoming dance was moved to before the football game.
Louis Armstrong played a concert for Homecoming.
1975
The Fred Ellsworth Medallion was awarded for the first time for service to the University.
Baby Jay "hatched during halftime.
The tradition of having a Homecoming queen was eliminated.
Moving floats replaced housing decorations and stationery floats for competitions.
Parade moved from Friday afternoon on Jayhawk Boulevard to Saturday morning on Massachusetts Street.
Parade moved back to Jayhawk Boulevard on Friday.
Ex.C.E.L. Award created to honor one male and one female student.
Homecoming involvement declined with no Greek events, no University-wide alumni events. Parade and game still held.
Parade moved back to Massachusetts Street. Held on Thursday because Late Night in the Phog was on Friday.
Student participation picked up with 11 Homecoming events.
2012
KU celebrated its 100th Homecoming.
Parade moved back to Saturday, still on Jayhawk Boulevard.
2001
Local veterans, active military and KU community displayed American flag at half-time to show patriotism after 9/11 attacks.
KU holds 103rd annual Homecoming with the theme "Ghosts of Jayhawks Past."
Photos courtesy of University Archives