Homecoming 2016 | News | Bemidji State University

Outstanding Alumnus Mark Ploen ’80-84 and wife, Arlette, in the Homecoming Parade on Oct. 15.

Scott Guidry conducts the BSU Wind Ensemble during the Carl O. Thompson Memorial Concert on Oct. 16.

Gena Adams heads for a score against Minot State on Oct. 15.

Football Cheer Team members march in the parade.

he BSU Pep Band performs atop their float.

ootball players take their traditional lake plunge following their 52-28 win.

Football players participate in the pre-game parade.

drian Dunn, director of annual giving for athletics, works a tailgating grill on Oct. 15.

Design alums Mitch Blessing ’04 and Ashley Kiecker ’16 participate in an Alumni Leaders in the Classroom panel on Oct. 14.

Parade Grand Marshal Willie Stittsworth ’53.

The Front Fenders perform during the Oct. 15 Street Dance on Beltrami Avenue.

Jake Bluhm ’08, Melissa (Fogelson) Bluhm ’07 and children Addison and Eli.

Homecoming 2016 at Bemidji State University celebrated leadership, tradition and vision. Alumni returned to campus to share their professional experiences and advice by serving on Alumni Leaders in the Classroom panels. Dr. Faith Hensrud was inaugurated as BSU’s 11th president. Distinguished alumni and generous donors were honored in style at the Honors Gala, which also marked the successful conclusion of Bemidji State’s Imagine Tomorrow campaign.

Saturday brought the community downtown for the Homecoming parade, and fans filled Chet Anderson Stadium for the Beavers’ victory over Minot State. Winning meant a joyous plunge into Lake Bemidji and fueled a football reunion and a street dance on Beltrami Avenue.