Homecoming 2011

Thousand of alumni came back to campus on Oct. 29 to celebrate ASU's past, present and future. The parade was led by Grand Marshal and former head football coach Frank Kush, as well as more than 200 players from his 1958-1979 teams. The Student Alumni Association also made the trip down University Drive in the Homecoming parade on their award winning float.

The block party offered many opportunities for alums to connect with their colleges and carry on ASU traditions, while Sun Devil legends from the Kush era signed autographs outside of Old Main for hundreds of ASU fans.

Sun Devil Stadium was filled with maroon and gold pride as we cheered on a Sun Devil victory (48-14) over the Colorado Buffaloes during the Homecoming game.

Alumni Service Award Recipients

The ASU Alumni Association presented awards for Alumni Service and Appreciation during the halftime program of the ASU vs. Colorado game. Chris Spinella '83 B.S., immediate past chair of the association’s board of directors, was honored during the ceremony for his service to the ASU Alumni Association. Steve Evans '67 B.S., '68 M.B.A. and Geoffrey Edmunds '63 B.S. received the Alumni Service Award for their many contributions to the W. P. Carey School of Business and ASU as a whole. Rick Howarth was honored with the Alumni Appreciation Award for his role in collaborating with the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering to modernize engineering education in Vietnam. Learn more about the Alumni Service Award recipients.

Coach Frank Kush Photo Contest

Holly Hall, a 1977 graduate of Arizona State University, is the winner of our Coach Frank Kush Photo Contest. Holly, a cheerleader at the university during her days as an undergraduate student, won the contest with a picture of herself with Frank Kush taken in 1977.

View an album of all the Coach Kush photos submitted by fellow Sun Devils.

Sparky's Plate Patrol

Sun Devil Football fans were greeted by a new group of students, Sparky’s Plate Patrol, before the Sun Devil Football game. The squad rewarded attendees with ASU-themed license plates, and encouraged others to show their support for the university by purchasing a Sparky license plate. Proceeds from Sparky plates fund the Medallion Scholarship program, which offers deserving students the assistance they need to pursue excellence in their higher education. To get your Sparky plate, please visit www.sparkyplates.com.

Want a free Sparky plate? Join the ASU Alumni Association now and get Licensed for Life! Every life membership comes with a free ASU collegiate license plate. Join today to show your Sun Devil pride on your ride!

A Look at Homecoming 2011

Didn't make it back for Homecoming? Check out Facebook for photos from the Parade, Block Party and Sun Devil Football game. And, watch videos from our historic event, Legends Luncheon: Coach Frank Kush and His Teams.