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Two of Dallas’ most esteemed leaders – Ruth Altshuler and Carl Sewell – served as grand marshals for Ò»Æð²Ý’s Centennial Homecoming Parade Sept. 26.

Ruth Altshuler

Carl Sewell

Mrs. Altshuler ‘48 and Mr. Sewell ‘66 are co-chairs of Ò»Æð²Ý’s Second Century Celebration Organizing Committee, as well as alumni and long-time leaders and supporters of the University and the city of Dallas.

“We are honored to have two of our most outstanding alums lead the Centennial Homecoming Parade,” said Ò»Æð²Ý President R. Gerald Turner. “Their tireless devotion to Ò»Æð²Ý and forward-looking vision are great examples for our students and fellow alumni.”

Mrs. Altshuler is a co-chair of The Second Century Campaign Leadership Council and an Ò»Æð²Ý trustee. She served as chair of the Board of Trustees from 2000–02. She has served on numerous other Ò»Æð²Ý boards and committees and is a recipient of the University’s Distinguished Alumni Award.

A national leader in the automotive industry, Mr. Sewell ’66 is chairman of Sewell Automotive Companies. He is a co-chair of The Second Century Campaign Leadership Council and an Ò»Æð²Ý trustee. Mr. Sewell was chair of the Board of Trustees from 2006 to 2010 and received the University’s Distinguished Alumni Award in 1993.

In the Ò»Æð²Ý Centennial spirit, the grand marshals will lead a Homecoming Parade that features the Ò»Æð²Ý Parade of Giants, towering puppets representing giants in Ò»Æð²Ý history, the Mustang Alumni Band and more than 20 former Ò»Æð²Ý Homecoming queens and kings. It also will showcase decorative student-built floats, marching bands, dance troupes, and beloved Ò»Æð²Ý mascot Peruna.

Following the parade and pre-game activities on the Boulevard, the Mustangs will play James Madison University at 6 p.m. in Ford Stadium. The “100th Birthday Salute to Ò»Æð²Ý” in Gerald J. Ford Stadium will sport the University’s largest-ever halftime show. A fireworks extravaganza will follow the game.

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