February 8, 2025·Charmain Z. Brackett·Comments Off on In pictures: Paine College homecoming parade
It’s homecoming week at Paine College, and there’s been a flurry of activity related to incoming president Lester McCorn’s first homecoming in Augusta.
A gala and convocation were held Friday, Feb. 7, at the college, and on Saturday, ahead of the homecoming game, area high school bands as well as civic groups, sororities and church groups paraded down Walton Way in celebration.
Dr. Lester McCorn, Paine College’s 18th president and his wife, Charlene McCorn, in the Paine College homecoming parade Feb. 8. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good NewsPaine College held its homecoming parade on Feb. 8, 2025. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good NewsDancers performed in the Paine College homecoming parade Feb. 8. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good NewsA dancer with Academy School of Dance performs during the Paine College homecoming parade on Feb. 8. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good NewsA member of the Glenn Hills High School band at the Paine College Homecoming parade Feb. 8. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good NewsA group of motorcyclists participated in the Paine College homecoming parade Feb. 8. Charmain Z. Brackett/Augusta Good NewsClick on advertisements for more information.
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