Homecoming Royalty
A tradition at Illinois State highlights the past, present, and future of Illinois State generations through the selection of Homecoming Royalty. Our very own royal family for Homecoming week will be selected to reign over a variety of Homecoming events.
Past and Present Alumni Royalty
- 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 Prince/Princess Royalty
- 2022: Nicholas Greenenwald (Prince) and Cooper Nunoo-Ponder (Princess)
- 2021: Clayton Nechkash (Prince) and Layla Meadows (Princess)
- 2020: Henry Koeller (Prince) and Lucy Punke (Princess)
- 2019: Blake Williams (Prince) and Lily Benoit (Princess)
- 2018: Cameron Murdoch (Prince) and Molly Upjohn (Princess)
- 2017: Jordan Nunoo-Ponder (Prince) and Adalynn Williams (Princess)
- 2016: Mason Uphoff (Prince) and Caty Minton (Princess)
- 2015: Brennan Conover (Prince) and Harper Kobbeman (Princess)
- 2014: Alexi Punke (Prince) and Isabella Smith (Princess)
- 2013: Isaiah Matthews (Prince) and Kennedy Lovell (Princess)
Past and Present Student Royalty
- 2019: Kendall Jordan (King) and Jodi Henderson (Queen)
- 2018: Issac Hollis (King) and Leah Nolan (Queen)
- 2017: Connor Ehnle (King) and Mariah Moran (Queen)
- 2016: Jaylon Joyner (King) and Ashley Shannon (Queen)
- 2015: Brock Zwicke (King) and Alita Kendrick (Queen)
- 2014: Jason Swift (King) and Ashley Torri (Queen)
- 2013: Brian Kulaga (King) and Sarah Bollinger (Queen)