‘Once Upon a Hill’ homecoming parade takes over the Square

Von Smith, Jonah Savage, and Caroline Chubb

October 31, 2025

Alumni Association President Kevin Mays cheers with members of the Chi Omega sorority while dressed as Alice in Wonderland’s “Mad Hatter” during WKU’s “Once Upon a Hill” Homecoming Parade in downtown Bowling Green, Ky. on Halloween, Oct. 31, 2025.

Von Smith

Students march down College Street with their float to celebrate WKU’s Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 31, 2025. (Caroline Chubb)

Jim Lindsey walks his dogs Sug and Bundty down College Street during the WKU Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. (Jonah Savage)

Western Kentucky University’s sorority’s and fraternity’s march down College Street during WKU’s “Once Upon a Hill” Homecoming Parade in downtown Bowling Green, Ky. on Halloween, Oct. 31, 2025.
(Von Smith)

Kappa Alpha Sorority sisters sit in a truck pulling their homecoming float on Alumni Avenue during the WKU Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 31, 2025. (Caroline Chubb)

Senior marketing major Larkin Jarvoe hugs her parents during the WKU “Once Upon a Hill” Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 21, 2025. (Caroline Chubb)

Members of Western Kentucky University’s Color Guard cheer during the WKU “Once Upon a Hill” Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025 in Fountain Square Park. (Jonah Savage)

Members of Western Kentucky University’s ROTC program march during WKU’s “Once Upon a Hill” Homecoming Parade in downtown Bowling Green, Ky. on Halloween, Oct. 31, 2025. (Von Smith)

WKU President Timothy Caboni hypes up the crowd after WKU’s “Once Upon a Hill” Homecoming Parade in downtown Bowling Green, Ky. on Halloween, Oct. 31, 2025. (Von Smith )

Members of the Western Kentucky University’s Big Red Marching Band crowd the streets in Fountain Square Park for WKU’s “Once Upon a Hill” Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. (Jonah Savage)

Chi Omega sorority senior Maggie Richardson cries after receiving the coveted Spirit Stick during WKU’s “Once Upon a Hill” Homecoming Parade in downtown Bowling Green, Ky. on Halloween, Oct. 31, 2025. (Von Smith)

Members of the Chi Omega Sorority and Kappa Alpha Order Fraternity celebrate after winning the best overall award for homecoming festivities during the WKU “Once Upon a Hill” Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025 in Fountain Square Park. (Jonah Savage)

Kappa Alpha fraternity junior Dillon Manners celebrates with his fraternity brothers after winning the Spirit Stick with the Chi Omega sorority during WKU’s “Once Upon a Hill” Homecoming Parade in downtown Bowling Green, Ky. on Halloween, Oct. 31, 2025. (Von Smith)

A Western Kentucky University cheerleader performs during the “Once Upon a Hill” Homecoming parade in downtown Bowling Green on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. (Caroline Chubb)

About the Contributors

Von Smith, Visuals Editor

Von Smith is a photojournalist from the south end of Louisville currently working as the Visuals Editor at the WKU Herald. Von began working as a staff photographer his freshman year and intends on remaining there through graduation.

Jonah Savage, News Reporter

Jonah Savage is a photographer and news reporter from Woodford County and is in his second semester with The College Heights Herald. Savage is a sophomore majoring in both photojournalism and journalism.

Caroline Chubb, Staff Videographer

Caroline Chubb is a videographer and photographer from Columbus, Ohio and is in her sixth semester with The College Heights Herald. Chubb is a senior majoring in Spanish and minoring in Psychology.

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