Boise State University; Broncos; Homecomings; Mascots
One of Boise Junior College's early traditions was the burning of the bronco, nicknamed Elmer. BJC president Eugene Chaffee described Elmer in his book An Idea Grows: A History of Boise College(page 47): "He began as a wooden or paper mache...
The Homecoming Committee, in Western costumes, gathered around the "Spirit of the Bronco" statue. Committee members Michelle Morrison in the back row and Owen Krahn sitting in front.
A scene inside Morrison Hall, where the t-shirts and banner evoke dormitory spirit during the Homecoming competitions. The banner on the wall reads "Morrison Hall ~ the team with the most spirit."
Pep band group photo with director John Best. First row: B. Carringer, S. Brashears, W. Azcuenaga, B. Crowley, C. Shanahan, B. Baker, K. Ripley. Second row: S. Daly, R. Mamerow, J. Eberle, B. Steele, B. Johnson, D. McGuire, S. Stevens. Third...
Boise State University;Parades ;Bars;Billiard parlors;
Caption: "Part of the large crowd which took part in BJC's Homecoming pep parade through downtown Boise ...as they stop on Main Street and give onlookers a sample of college enthusiasm and spirit with some rah-rah routines. Part of the band is...
Boise State University; Parades; Floats (Parades);
The Boise State College Alumni Association's entry into the 1970 Homecoming Parade, the "Spirit of 70". Mannequins in costumes with cannon and Bronco Stadium sign. The float is driving down Idaho street, by the Union Block building.
Two rodeo queens, sporting the banners of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association and the Snake River Stampede, pose with the Bronco mascot in front of the Bronco statue in front of the Business Building sometime in the 1970s. This was...
Boise State University; Sculpture; Bicycles & tricycles
A view of the plaza in front of the Business Building, featuring the Spirit of the Broncos statue, surrounded by bicycle racks, with the Administration Building in the background.
