Young members of the Missouri Highsteppers march in the Homecoming parade. Photo by Morgan Lieberman
Photos by Mikala Compton, Morgan Lieberman, Ymani Wince, Rob Hill and Shane Epping Published Oct. 23, 2016
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 LiebermanMarching Mizzou members and Golden Girls discuss parade plans. Photo by Morgan LiebermanThe Golden Girls open the parade with Marching Mizzou on Rollins Street. Photo by Morgan LiebermanThe Mizzou Homecoming Steering Committee rides in the old yellow fire truck in the parade. Photo by Morgan LiebermanSteve Austin and Rachel Marcus hand out bracelets to children in the crowd during the first few minutes of the parade. Photo by Morgan LiebermanMizzou senior J'den Cox, an Olympic bronze medalist, hands out candy to kids from his float. Photo by Morgan LiebermanGamma Phi Beta members walk past the MU Student Center in the parade. Photo by Morgan LiebermanJacquelyn Roberts, 3, from St. Charles, waits in head-to-toe Mizzou gear for the parade to pass. Photo by Morgan LiebermanDelta Chi and Chi Omega members walk behind their "Zouville" float outside Memorial Union. Photo by Morgan LiebermanDelta 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 LiebermanLittle Dixie and Tiger Motor Patrol put on a fast paced car show for spectators. Photo by Morgan LiebermanA member of the Mizzou women's basketball team plays ball with one of the parade attendees during the parade. Photo by Morgan LiebermanMotorcycles get up close to attendees during the parade. Photo by Morgan LiebermanA Mizzou theme train rolls through Ninth Street in the second half of the parade. Photo by Morgan LiebermanA Pyranese dog known for his regular strolls on campus walks past parade floats. Photo by Morgan LiebermanThe Multicultural Student Council waves dozens of large flags on Ninth Street. Photo by Morgan LiebermanColumbians carry an enormous U.S. flag in the parade. Photo by Morgan LiebermanA Chinese dragon moves through the street. Photo by Morgan LiebermanMizzou Homecoming royalty candidates Patrick Graham and Alex McCresky await their turn in the parade from the back of a convertible. Photo by Morgan LiebermanMembers 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 LiebermanTim and Terry from the College of Veterinary Medicine's Mule Team join the parade. Photo by Morgan LiebermanA Boone County Fire Department firefighter talks with a bagpiper while waiting in line for the parade to start. Photo by Morgan LiebermanTruman the Tiger, wearing pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, rides with his cheer squad teammates. Photo by Morgan LiebermanROTC students await Homecoming festivities. Photo by Morgan LiebermanMay 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 LiebermanSigma 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 ComptonAlumni and 2015 Homecoming royalty Payton Head and Allison Fitts wave to the crowd. Mikala ComptonTigers flank Rollins Street to watch the parade. Photos by Mikala ComptonMembers of the International Student Council march with flags representing their countries of origin. Photo by Mikala ComptonKids from the Boys and Girls Club of Columbia and Missouri Highsteppers perform in the Homecoming parade. Photo by Mikala ComptonKappa Delta sorority members cheer at the Homecoming parade. Photo by Mikala ComptonCommunity 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 ComptonA 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 ComptonChi 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 ComptonMike 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 ComptonCommunity 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 ComptonAttendees at the Legion of Black Collegians Homecoming Black Tourmaline Ball have some fun on the dance floor. Photo by Ymani WinceSeniors Maza Wole and Okey Ukaga are crowned this year’s LBC Homecoming King and Queen. Photo by Ymani WinceThe Legion of Black Collegians Homecoming court poses for a picture. Photo by Ymani WinceChris 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 HillKellen 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 HillKristina Pottinger shares information on her phone with Red Cross technician Shalvona Dicken. Photo by Rob HillMU students and staff participate in the Homecoming Blood Drive at the Hearnes Center fieldhouse. Photo by Rob HillCharlotte’s Web was the storybook theme for Kappa Kappa Gamma and Alpha Gamma Rho for Homecoming 2016. Photo by Morgan LiebermanCharlotte’s Web was the storybook theme for Kappa Kappa Gamma and Alpha Gamma Rho for Homecoming 2016. Photo by Morgan LiebermanA 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 LiebermanThe 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 LiebermanColumns stand proud and tall during Kappa Delta, Theta Chi and Delta Kappa Epsilon’s Homecoming talent skit. Photo by Morgan LiebermanMembers of Kappa Delta, Theta Chi and Delta Kappa Epsilon perform one of their dances during their skit. Photo by Morgan LiebermanMembers of Production Dance open for the last night for Homecoming Talent. Photo by Morgan LiebermanThe men of Sigma Chi and Sigma Tau Gamma join their pairing, Alpha Chi Omega, the last night of Homecoming talent. Photo by Morgan LiebermanDinosaurs and other popular storybook characters prove to be a huge success on stage during Homecoming Talent 2016. Photo by Morgan LiebermanAlumni 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 LiebermanStepshow participants wait patiently for the hosts to announce the winners. The first-place team receives a trophy and $2,000. Photo by Morgan LiebermanOmega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. member Chauncey Rice celebrates his fraternity's first-place win at the Homecoming Stepshow. Photo by Morgan LiebermanMimi, a canine fan of the Tigers, rests her legs outside of Memorial Stadium before the game. Photo by Shane EppingArt Hochthurn, a Mizzou fan from New Hampshire, suits up for the game. Photo by Shane EppingLinda and Roy Schnieders make some memories behind their homemade homecoming sign. Photo by Shane EppingMaia and Adrianna Duncan enjoy some tailgating before attending Maia’s first homecoming game. Photo by Shane EppingTamara Ferguson throws a bag of corn while playing a game of cornhole with fellow pre-game tailgaters. Photo by Shane EppingMizzou and Ol’ Glory flags fly high on the north side of Stadium Boulevard where tailgaters populate a parking lot. Photo by Shane EppingLinda Hackmann sports a custom pair of Mizzou shoes. Photo by Shane EppingA chandelier adds a touch of class to Jim Jackson and Mark Berendzea’s tailgating tent. Photo by Shane EppingAlthough Mizzou isn’t scheduled to play Kansas anytime soon, fans keep the rivalry alive and well. Photo by Shane EppingKaraoke could be found on the southeast corner of Memorial Stadium where ‘Rocket Man’ was a crowd favorite. Photo by Shane EppingTruman shakes hands with a fan who poses for a cell phone picture on Faurot Field. Photo by Shane EppingFireworks explode on the north side of Memorial Stadium before the game begins. Photo by Shane EppingAlumni members of Marching Mizzou return to Faurot Field to perform as part of Homecoming festivities. Photo by Shane EppingA Marching Mizzou Alumni Band member takes his position as drum major. Photo by Shane EppingPlayers prepare to exit the south end of Memorial Stadium and run onto the field. Photo by Shane EppingHead coach Barry Odom joins his players on the south end of Memorial Stadium. Photo by Shane EppingMizzou players run onto the field. Photo by Shane EppingDefensive lineman Terry Beckner Jr., left, and defensive lineman Charles Harris take a knee to pray before the game begins. Photo by Shane EppingTruman and members of Tiger’s Lair raise their arms during the opening kickoff. Photo by Shane EppingWide receiver Dimetrios Mason runs for a gain after receiving a pass from Drew Lock. Photo by Shane EppingRunning back Damarea Crockett celebrates a touchdown after a 4-yard run to give the Tigers their first points in the game. Photo by Shane EppingRunning back Ish Witter rushed for 121 net yards with 19 carries. Photo by Shane EppingTight 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 EppingThe 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 EppingBig Mo sounds off after a Mizzou score. Photo by Shane EppingWide receiver J’Mon Moore receives a 40-yard pass from Drew Lock in the second quarter. Photo by Shane EppingWide receiver J’Mon Moore fumbles the ball on the 15-yard line, resulting in a Middle Tennessee State touchback. Photo by Shane EppingRunning back Damarea Crockett rushes for two yards and scores a touchdown to put Mizzou ahead, 28-27. Photo by Shane EppingMembers of Marching Mizzou perform during halftime. Photo by Shane EppingAlyssa Goldberg reacts to winning this year’s Homecoming queen honor. Photo by Shane Epping2015 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 EppingMembers 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 EppingWide 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 EppingLinebacker Donavin Newsom brings down Middle Tennessee’s running back I’Tavius Mathers. Photo by Shane EppingLinebacker 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 EppingMembers of Marching Mizzou prepare to perform during half-time. Photo by Shane EppingThe 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 EppingMizzou’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.
