Royalty Court – The Volante

‘Something special’ planned for Dakota Days

September 22, 2020September 22, 2020 Miles Amende0Tagged carter hoffer, community, D-Days, D-Days Royalty, Dakota Days, DakotaDome, Doug Wagner, marcus destin, MUC, Muenster University Center, Royalty Court, SDSU, USd, Vermillion, Yotes Got Talent

With no sporting events and all the safety guidelines that come with the pandemic, Dakota Days week is shifting to alternative means to celebrate USD homecoming. Doug Wagner, advisor to the Dakota Days executive committee, said the biggest difference this year is that large events have moved from the Muenster University Center to either Aalfs […]

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Ms. Dakota 1984 talks D-Days memories, today’s involvement

September 30, 2019October 1, 2019 Madilyn Sindelar0Tagged Dakota Days, Patty Pharis, Pizza Ranch, Royalty Court

USD is in the midst of celebrating its 105th Dakota Days. Each year, seven men and seven women are appointed to royalty court, one of the most well-known D-Days traditions. Patty Pharis, a member of USD’s graduating class of 1984, said being crowned Miss Dakota was one of her highlights while attending USD. “Being selected […]

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