Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s 2019 homecoming was jam-packed with events for Ranger alums and students alike. Homecoming festivities began with the Miss Cinderella talent pageant Thursday night, and ended with a parade and a football game Saturday. Here’s a look back at some of the highlights.


The mass band, which was made up of the Northwestern band and several high school bands from across the region, rehearses before performing at Saturday’s football game.

Lauren Lagos, Miss Burlington, smiles during the Saturday parade.

Victoria Watkins, Miss Ringwood, waves during the Saturday parade.

Miss Woodward, Makenzie Miller, smiles and waves during the parade in the downtown square.

Thelma Crouch served as the parade marshal.

A longhorn from Bradt’s Menagerie was a dominant figure during the parade.

Two young spectators admire a marching band in the parade.

Madison Hofen, the 2018 Ranger Queen, crowns Adriana Guel as the 2019 Ranger Queen.

Members of the 2019 Ranger Royalty class.

2019 Freshman Queen Payton Scott is joined by the crown-bearer and flower bearer at the Ranger Royalty coronation.

Members of the Northwestern Band march in the parade.

Madison Hofen smiles for the camera at the parade.

Ranger football players strike a pose during the homecoming parade.

Miss Cinderella 2019, Carli Seabolt, smiles and waves during the homecoming parade.

Melissa Perez smiles for the camera during the parade.