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North Parker Magazine Winter 2020

Homecoming 2019

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North Park alumni descended on campus for Homecoming festivities September 16- 22, bringing with them plenty of school spirit and Viking pride.

The weekend included the annual Viking Hall of Fame induction ceremony, an Alumni Art Triennial Show, a Faculty Music Showcase, and, of course, football and soccer games.

Along the way, runners participating in the North Park River Run tried their hands at “plogging,” the Swedish craze of picking up trash while jogging.

Landmark reunion parties were held by the Academy Class of ’59, along with the College Classes of ’94 and ’99. Perhaps the most poignant moment of the weekend was a special memorial service for beloved professor Dr. John R. Hjelm C’75, who passed away unexpectedly in August.

Shelby Switzer C’14, Denny Keizer C’99, and Nicole Minnick C’98 were inducted into the Viking Hall of Fame.
Shelby Switzer C’14, Denny Keizer C’99, and Nicole Minnick C’98 were inducted into the Viking Hall of Fame.
Cheerleaders ready to Row the Ship at the Homecoming Football game.
Cheerleaders ready to Row the Ship at the Homecoming Football game.
Faculty members entertained at the music showcase.
Faculty members entertained at the music showcase.
Women’s soccer teammates proud to represent the Vikings.
Women’s soccer teammates proud to represent the Vikings.
Homecoming included the Alumni Art Triennial in Carlson Tower Gallery.
Homecoming included the Alumni Art Triennial in Carlson Tower Gallery.
Students, staff, and alumni getting ready to go “plogging” ( jogging + picking up trash) on the North Park River Run.
Students, staff, and alumni getting ready to go “plogging” ( jogging + picking up trash) on the North Park River Run.
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