Young members of the Missouri Highsteppers march in the Homecoming parade. Photo by Morgan Lieberman
Glimmers of childhood magic shined through Homecoming 2016. The theme, A "Tail" of Tradition, inspired Seussian parade floats, Rainbow Fish window painting and a talent show peppered with witches and dragons. Mizzou's football game against Middle Tennessee might not have concluded with a storybook ending, but Tigers found a moment of enchantment in the crowning of our very own king and queen, seniors Nicholas Seidel and Alyssa Goldberg.
Matt Wiesner and his three-year-old dog, Ruby, watch the Homecoming parade. Photo by Morgan Lieberman
Marching Mizzou members and Golden Girls discuss parade plans. Photo by Morgan Lieberman
The Golden Girls open the parade with Marching Mizzou on Rollins Street. Photo by Morgan Lieberman
The Mizzou Homecoming Steering Committee rides in the old yellow fire truck in the parade. Photo by Morgan Lieberman
Steve Austin and Rachel Marcus hand out bracelets to children in the crowd during the first few minutes of the parade. Photo by Morgan Lieberman
Mizzou senior J'den Cox, an Olympic bronze medalist, hands out candy to kids from his float. Photo by Morgan Lieberman
Gamma Phi Beta members walk past the MU Student Center in the parade. Photo by Morgan Lieberman
Jacquelyn Roberts, 3, from St. Charles, waits in head-to-toe Mizzou gear for the parade to pass. Photo by Morgan Lieberman
Delta Chi and Chi Omega members walk behind their "Zouville" float outside Memorial Union. Photo by Morgan Lieberman
Delta Chi and Chi Omega members walk behind their "Zouville" float in costumes inspired by Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Photo by Morgan Lieberman
Little Dixie and Tiger Motor Patrol put on a fast paced car show for spectators. Photo by Morgan Lieberman
A member of the Mizzou women's basketball team plays ball with one of the parade attendees during the parade. Photo by Morgan Lieberman
Motorcycles get up close to attendees during the parade. Photo by Morgan Lieberman
A Mizzou theme train rolls through Ninth Street in the second half of the parade. Photo by Morgan Lieberman
A Pyranese dog known for his regular strolls on campus walks past parade floats. Photo by Morgan Lieberman
The Multicultural Student Council waves dozens of large flags on Ninth Street. Photo by Morgan Lieberman
Columbians carry an enormous U.S. flag in the parade. Photo by Morgan Lieberman
A Chinese dragon moves through the street. Photo by Morgan Lieberman
Mizzou Homecoming royalty candidates Patrick Graham and Alex McCresky await their turn in the parade from the back of a convertible. Photo by Morgan Lieberman
Members of the Alumni Association Student Board and Tour Team join interim Chancellor Hank Foley and professor emeritus Karin Foley for a quick photo op. Photo by Morgan Lieberman
Tim and Terry from the College of Veterinary Medicine's Mule Team join the parade. Photo by Morgan Lieberman
A Boone County Fire Department firefighter talks with a bagpiper while waiting in line for the parade to start. Photo by Morgan Lieberman
Truman the Tiger, wearing pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, rides with his cheer squad teammates. Photo by Morgan Lieberman
ROTC students await Homecoming festivities. Photo by Morgan Lieberman
May 2016 Mizzou graduate Markell Trotter joins friends at the Black Alumni Network tailgate in the Hearnes Center before the Homecoming football game. Photo By Morgan Lieberman
Sigma Kappa sorority member Morgan Taylor examines the window painting outside Campus Bar and Grill as she helps decorate the District the Thursday of Homecoming Week.
Sigma Kappa sorority member Emily Chu paints the window outside Campus Bar. Sigma Kappa's theme was the children's book Rainbow Fish.
Delta Delta Delta sorority member Mary O'Brien helps to paint a stripe of the rainbow on Shakespeare's window on Ninth Street. Tri Delta's theme was The Wizard of Oz.
Kevin Smith wipes away paint from a window at Harold's Doughnuts.
Flag team members march in the parade. Photo by Mikala Compton
Alumni and 2015 Homecoming royalty Payton Head and Allison Fitts wave to the crowd. Mikala Compton
Tigers flank Rollins Street to watch the parade. Photos by Mikala Compton
Members of the International Student Council march with flags representing their countries of origin. Photo by Mikala Compton
Kids from the Boys and Girls Club of Columbia and Missouri Highsteppers perform in the Homecoming parade. Photo by Mikala Compton
Kappa Delta sorority members cheer at the Homecoming parade. Photo by Mikala Compton
Community members gather around Farmhouse fraternity and watch their skit based on their theme The Lorax in Greek Town during the Homecoming house decoration showcase. Photo by Mikala Compton
A woman takes a photo of the house decorations created by Sigma Kappa and Sigma Alpha Epsilon during the Homecoming house decoration showcase. Photo by Mikala Compton
Chi Omega sorority member Emily Brown, middle, smiles as artificial snow falls upon the crowd gathered to watch the Chi Omega and Delta Chi skit based on their Grinch theme. Photo by Mikala Compton
Mike Puricelli and Elizabeth Puricelli laugh as their 11-month-old daughter, Annalise Puricelli, is mesmerized by the Christmas lights hanging outside the Chi Omega sorority during the Homecoming house decoration showcase. Photo by Mikala Compton
Community members look at the pomped replica of Memorial Union made by Alpha Phi, Phi Gamma Delta and Beta Upsilon Chi during the Homecoming house decoration showcase. Photo by Mikala Compton
Attendees at the Legion of Black Collegians Homecoming Black Tourmaline Ball have some fun on the dance floor. Photo by Ymani Wince
Seniors Maza Wole and Okey Ukaga are crowned this year’s LBC Homecoming King and Queen. Photo by Ymani Wince
The Legion of Black Collegians Homecoming court poses for a picture. Photo by Ymani Wince
Chris Prestigiacomo, associate teaching professor in accountancy, reads a book during the Homecoming blood drive, while most participants are glued to their smart phones. Photo by Rob Hill
Kellen Renard is comforted by Emory McCloud, left, before she gives blood. Technicians were unable to locate a vein, and Kellen did not donate. Photo by Rob Hill
Kristina Pottinger shares information on her phone with Red Cross technician Shalvona Dicken. Photo by Rob Hill
MU students and staff participate in the Homecoming Blood Drive at the Hearnes Center fieldhouse. Photo by Rob Hill
Charlotte’s Web was the storybook theme for Kappa Kappa Gamma and Alpha Gamma Rho for Homecoming 2016. Photo by Morgan Lieberman
Charlotte’s Web was the storybook theme for Kappa Kappa Gamma and Alpha Gamma Rho for Homecoming 2016. Photo by Morgan Lieberman
A separate team of dancers, composed of sorority women and fraternity men, are required for every skit performed at the Homecoming Talent show. Photo by Morgan Lieberman
The men of Delta Sigma Phi and Zeta Tau Alpha perform a skit around the theme Robin Hood and with characters based on Mizzou freshmen. Photo by Morgan Lieberman
Columns stand proud and tall during Kappa Delta, Theta Chi and Delta Kappa Epsilon’s Homecoming talent skit. Photo by Morgan Lieberman
Members of Kappa Delta, Theta Chi and Delta Kappa Epsilon perform one of their dances during their skit. Photo by Morgan Lieberman
Members of Production Dance open for the last night for Homecoming Talent. Photo by Morgan Lieberman
The men of Sigma Chi and Sigma Tau Gamma join their pairing, Alpha Chi Omega, the last night of Homecoming talent. Photo by Morgan Lieberman
Dinosaurs and other popular storybook characters prove to be a huge success on stage during Homecoming Talent 2016. Photo by Morgan Lieberman
Alumni Kimaya Davis and Julian Love host the annual Homecoming Stepshow in Jesse Auditorium. Davis is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., and Love is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. Photo by Morgan Lieberman
Stepshow participants wait patiently for the hosts to announce the winners. The first-place team receives a trophy and $2,000. Photo by Morgan Lieberman
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. member Chauncey Rice celebrates his fraternity's first-place win at the Homecoming Stepshow. Photo by Morgan Lieberman
Mimi, a canine fan of the Tigers, rests her legs outside of Memorial Stadium before the game. Photo by Shane Epping
Art Hochthurn, a Mizzou fan from New Hampshire, suits up for the game. Photo by Shane Epping
Linda and Roy Schnieders make some memories behind their homemade homecoming sign. Photo by Shane Epping
Maia and Adrianna Duncan enjoy some tailgating before attending Maia’s first homecoming game. Photo by Shane Epping
Tamara Ferguson throws a bag of corn while playing a game of cornhole with fellow pre-game tailgaters. Photo by Shane Epping
Mizzou and Ol’ Glory flags fly high on the north side of Stadium Boulevard where tailgaters populate a parking lot. Photo by Shane Epping
Linda Hackmann sports a custom pair of Mizzou shoes. Photo by Shane Epping
A chandelier adds a touch of class to Jim Jackson and Mark Berendzea’s tailgating tent. Photo by Shane Epping
Although Mizzou isn’t scheduled to play Kansas anytime soon, fans keep the rivalry alive and well. Photo by Shane Epping
Karaoke could be found on the southeast corner of Memorial Stadium where ‘Rocket Man’ was a crowd favorite. Photo by Shane Epping
Truman shakes hands with a fan who poses for a cell phone picture on Faurot Field. Photo by Shane Epping
Fireworks explode on the north side of Memorial Stadium before the game begins. Photo by Shane Epping
Alumni members of Marching Mizzou return to Faurot Field to perform as part of Homecoming festivities. Photo by Shane Epping
A Marching Mizzou Alumni Band member takes his position as drum major. Photo by Shane Epping
Players prepare to exit the south end of Memorial Stadium and run onto the field. Photo by Shane Epping
Head coach Barry Odom joins his players on the south end of Memorial Stadium. Photo by Shane Epping
Mizzou players run onto the field. Photo by Shane Epping
Defensive lineman Terry Beckner Jr., left, and defensive lineman Charles Harris take a knee to pray before the game begins. Photo by Shane Epping
Truman and members of Tiger’s Lair raise their arms during the opening kickoff. Photo by Shane Epping
Wide receiver Dimetrios Mason runs for a gain after receiving a pass from Drew Lock. Photo by Shane Epping
Running back Damarea Crockett celebrates a touchdown after a 4-yard run to give the Tigers their first points in the game. Photo by Shane Epping
Running back Ish Witter rushed for 121 net yards with 19 carries. Photo by Shane Epping
Tight end Kendall Blanton receives a 15-yard pass from Drew Lock and scores Mizzou’s second touchdown to put the Tigers ahead, 14-13. Photo by Shane Epping
The Mizzou Alumni Association honors the inaugural alumni inductees of the Mizzou Homecoming Hall of fame: Linda Godwin, a retired astronaut and current Mizzou professor, and Kellen Winslow, a former San Diego Chargers player. Inductee David Novak executive chairman of YUM! Brands Inc.,, was not present. Photo by Shane Epping
Big Mo sounds off after a Mizzou score. Photo by Shane Epping
Wide receiver J’Mon Moore receives a 40-yard pass from Drew Lock in the second quarter. Photo by Shane Epping
Wide receiver J’Mon Moore fumbles the ball on the 15-yard line, resulting in a Middle Tennessee State touchback. Photo by Shane Epping
Running back Damarea Crockett rushes for two yards and scores a touchdown to put Mizzou ahead, 28-27. Photo by Shane Epping
Members of Marching Mizzou perform during halftime. Photo by Shane Epping
Alyssa Goldberg reacts to winning this year’s Homecoming queen honor. Photo by Shane Epping
2015 king and queen Payton Head and Allison Fitts, seventh and eighth from left, join Homecoming 2016 royalty candidates (from left) Patrick Graham, Alex McCrosky, Louis Scola, Mary Kate Kelly, Nicholas Seidel, Alyssa Goldberg, Garrett Romines, Jennifer McNamara, Bryce Bogart and Lauren Alexander. Seidel and Goldberg were crowned this year’s king and queen. Photo by Shane Epping
Members of the 1991 Golden Girls national championship team pose for a portrait with Truman. Their 1991 title earned them a trip to Japan. Photo by Shane Epping
Wide receiver Ray Wingo celebrates a touchdown after receiving a 17-yard pass from Drew Lock in the fourth quarter to make the score 45-48. Photo by Shane Epping
Linebacker Donavin Newsom brings down Middle Tennessee’s running back I’Tavius Mathers. Photo by Shane Epping
Linebacker Donavin Newsom leaves the field after a 45-51 loss to Middle Tennessee State University. Newsom had 11 total tackles, eight of which were solo. Photo by Shane Epping
Members of Marching Mizzou prepare to perform during half-time. Photo by Shane Epping
The Golden Girls perform during half-time. Photo by Shane Epping.
2016 Homecoming tri-directors Elle Miller, Ryan Eisenbath and Katelyn Entzeroth take the field during half-time festivities. Photo by Shane Epping
Mizzou’s 2015 Homecoming king and queen, Payton Head and Allison Fitts, wave to the crowd and prepare to crown this year’s royalty. Photo by Shane Epping.
A Missouri state trooper adjusts his wide-brimmed hat while watching over the crowd from the west side of Memorial Stadium. Photo by Shane Epping.
Catherine Hensley takes a nap on her dad’s back before action begins on the field. Her parents, Jon and Melissa, are both Mizzou alumni. Photo by Shane Epping.
