Dorothy “Dot” Hicks, commonly referred to as the pioneer of women’s sports at Marshall University due to the decades of work she dedicated to women’s athletics, was named the 2024 Homecoming grand marshal.
Hicks said she was surprised by the announcement but was honored that she is being recognized as a key part of Marshall history like many past grand marshals.
“I was shocked, but I’m very happy. It was a good shock. I thought, ‘Now, do I equal to Red Dawson?’ (refering to the ‘Young Thundering Herd’ head coach) I just finally settled in and said, ‘Yes, I do,’” Hicks said.