The school celebrated its first Homecoming in 1921 with a banquet and several student productions.
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The school celebrated its first Homecoming in 1921 with a banquet and several student productions.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
In the past 21 years, how many Homecoming games have the Bears won?
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The Bears have won nine Homecoming games in the past 21 years, including the 2012 victory over Western Illinois!
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The Bears have won nine Homecoming games in the past 21 years, including the 2012 victory over Western Illinois!
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
When was Missouri State’s first Homecoming queen named?
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Pollyanna Coble, a freshman, was named Missouri State’s first Homecoming queen in 1941.
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Pollyanna Coble, a freshman, was named Missouri State’s first Homecoming queen in 1941.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which country, folk and pop singer performed in a 1968 Homecoming concert, and then performed again on campus 10 years later?
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John Denver appeared at Homecoming in 1968. He also performed to a sell-out crowd at Hammons Student Center in November 1978.
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John Denver appeared at Homecoming in 1968. He also performed to a sell-out crowd at Hammons Student Center in November 1978.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which well-known graduate was presented an honorary football jersey at Homecoming 1991?
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John Goodman — known for his roles in film and television — was presented an honorary football jersey at Homecoming 1991, and is visiting campus again in 2013 to receive an honorary doctorate.
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John Goodman — known for his roles in film and television — was presented an honorary football jersey at Homecoming 1991, and is visiting campus again in 2013 to receive an honorary doctorate.
Test your knowledge about Missouri State and its Homecoming celebrations with our online quiz.
When was the first Missouri State Homecoming?
In the past 21 years, how many Homecoming games have the Bears won?
When was Missouri State’s first Homecoming queen named?
Which country, folk and pop singer performed in a 1968 Homecoming concert, and then performed again on campus 10 years later?
Which well-known graduate was presented an honorary football jersey at Homecoming 1991?
