Western Nevada College News
WNC Participates in One of Nevada's Oldest Traditions
Nov 3, 2025
WNC employee Hilda Villafana and student Mariana Alonzo participate in the Nevada Day Parade on Nov. 1.
Western Nevada College students, faculty, and staff proudly carried on a tradition
that dates back to 1938 by participating in the Nevada Day Parade on Saturday, Nov.
1. This year’s Wild Wild West theme made it even more memorable!
This contingent represented WNC with spirit, pride and community. Nursing students,
student governement, and, of course, Willy represented the college.
Along the parade route and festivities, President Dalpe was pleased to connect with
University of Nevada, Reno President Brian Sandoval, highlighting the strong partnerships
across Nevada’s higher education system.
He was also proud to see members of the WNC Foundation Board — Lupe Ramirez, Cliff
Sorensen and Kevin Maillet — showing their support.
Nevada Builders Alliance hosted WNC at the Nevada Day Breakfast and fundraising on
behalf of education.
