The Northwestern Ranger band led the parade.

One of the fire trucks that helped fight the fire at Northwestern's Castle on the Hill in 1935.

Youngsters entertained the audience with a little square dancing fun.

A one-room schoolhouse reenactment took place where the kids had fun learning like they did years ago.

Displays of various Alva and county items were inside the Runnymede Hotel, including these cutout figures depicting the band members in the mural.

The Centennial quilt was on display and given away that night.

Alva Mayor Arden Chaffee presided over dedication ceremonies of the mural and public art.

The dedication of the Statehood mural.

Fireworks were set off atop the Professional Building following the dedication ceremonies.

A statue of the late Dale Brown, wife of retired Northwestern science professor Dr. Ken Brown, was revealed and dedicated that night.

The statue of Dale Brown, who had the vision to renovate the Runnymede Hotel and have it available for various functions, was sculpted by artist Nancy Russell. Here, she and her husband Sheldon, a Northwestern graduate and author of many novels including the official Centennial project "Dreams to Dust," pose by the work of art.