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Homecoming Marshals

A tradition at Illinois State highlights the past, present, and future of Illinois State generations through the selection of our Homecoming marshals. Our marshals will stand as the ambassadors for all things Homecoming spirit and be seen at a variety of Homecoming events.

Nominations

  • 2024 Reggie's Marshal Nomination Form (Nominations closed)
  • 2024 Alumni Marshal Nomination Form (Nominations closed)

Past and Present Alumni Marshals

  • 2024: Gary Schnurrpusch '69 and Diane (Read) Schnurrpusch '70
  • 2023: Dan Kelley '70 and Melinda Fischer '72, M.S. '75
  • 2022: John Freese '69 and Marilyn (Mueller) Freese '70
  • 2021: Carl Kasten '66 and Lynda Lane '66
  • 2020: Frank '51, M.S. '59 and Jean (Strauss) '51 Chiodo
  • 2019 : Victor '68, M.S. '70, and Carol (Miller) '67, M.S. '70 Palomino
  • 2018: John '56, M.S. '58, Ph.D. '75, and Margaret (Menne) '58 Swalec
  • 2017: Mike '61, M.S. '66, and Nancy (Johnson) '62 Monken
  • 2016: Parker '57, M.S. '61, and Sharon (Morton) '60 Lawlis
  • 2015: Eugene '58 and Diane (Curtis) '66 Jontry
  • 2014: Phares ’55, M.S. ’56, and Harriet ’55, M.S. ’57, O’Daffer
  • 2013: Andrew Purnell ’57 and Lois Young ’60
  • 2012: Roger ’62, M.A. ’65, and Elaine ’58 Cushman
  • 2011: Melba Jean (Zehr) '48, M.S. ’73, and Howard ’50 Frink
  • 2010: Jack ’51 and Betty ’52 Capodice
  • 2009: Bob ’37, M.S. ’42, and Verda (Stahly) ’38 Maurer
  • 2008: Joe ’49, M.S '50, and Audrey (Brust) ’49 Naffziger
  • 2007: Jean (Lindberg) ’54 and Darwin ’53 Hany
  • 2006: Clark ’42 and Mary (Morgan) Waldmier
  • 2005: Roy Schilling ’35, ’40 and Ruthelma (Wankel) Benjamin ’46
  • 2004: Bufford “Duffy” ’50, M.S.E. ’51, and Helen (Matone) ’47, ’48 Bass
  • 2003: Jack ’41 and Dolly (Vance) ’41 Secord
  • 2002: Bill Small ’39 and Beverly (Smith) Lindsey ’45
  • 2000: Ross Fairchild ’39 and Maggie Parret ’41
  • 2001: Elston ’42 and Barbara (Elder) ’44 Roady

Past and Present Reggie's Marshals

  • 2024: Dorian Fletcher and Clara Alltop
  • 2023: Jack Pantaleone and Leilani Tolbert
  • 2022: Nicholas Greenenwald and Cooper Nunoo-Ponder 
  • 2021: Clayton Nechkash and Layla Meadows 
  • 2020: Henry Koeller and Lucy Punke
  • 2019: Blake Williams and Lily Benoit 
  • 2018: Cameron Murdoch  and Molly Upjohn 
  • 2017: Jordan Nunoo-Ponder and Adalynn Williams 
  • 2016: Mason Uphoff and Caty Minton 
  • 2015: Brennan Conover and Harper Kobbeman 
  • 2014: Alexi Punke and Isabella Smith 
  • 2013: Isaiah Matthews and Kennedy Lovell