The Journal, University of Illinois at Springfield Weekly Campus Newspaper

Homecoming 2009 in photos...

October 7, 2009

Preparing for Homecoming 2009 at the University of Illinois at Springfield. Homecoming prep

 

Crowning the queen

Stephanie Gorsuch (left) crowns Brandi Parker (right) as Homecoming
Queen at Friday night’s Dance.

Photo by Melissa Conrad

 

(clockwise from l. to r.) Black Student Union members Monique Johnson, Everitt Alexander, Yolanda
Beamon, DaeArtis Halliburton and Dara Abina pose as characters from The Wizard of Oz. The theme
of this year’s homecoming week was “There’s no Place like Homecoming.”

Photo submitted by Christina Ryan

This aint Kansa no more!

 

Cruisin'

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Tim Barnett and,
Renee Barnett prepare for the start of the parade on
Saturday.

Photo by Christina Ryan

 

Prema Babu (in blue) performs with Moksha Dance Company at the
Homecoming pep rally kick off.

Photo by Melissa Conrad

Dancing

 

Soaked

(Left) Megan Mercier of the
Neo Futurists takes a deep
breath after having her head
dunked in ice water during a
short play.

Photo by Melissa Conrad