The Citadel - Sphinx Yearbook (Charleston, SC)

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HOMECOMING Homecoming weekend began with the grads re- turning to see old friends. A parade on Friday was followed by parties and more parties, where grads told stories of yesterday. That night the annual Homecoming Hop was held and all came. Saturday began with t e alumni visiting their old rooms, which for some reason did not look the same. Following open barracks the 1979 Summer- all Guards performed on the parade field in honor of the alumni. Dinner was served and it was off to the football game! The Dogs came through for the Corps and friends. During halftime the Citadel held its 2nd Annual induction to the Citadel Hall of Fame. Then, Margaret Biggs was crowned Miss Citadel 1979. The day wore on and the Senior Party ended, also ending another memorable weekend . . . Homecoming 1978.

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(j;- v % -H t MISS CITADEL Each year during Homecoming weekend five girls from various regions of the country come to the Citadel for a chance of becoming Miss Citadel for the year. Thursday evening prior to Homecoming the fi- nalists were met at the Holiday Inn for an informal dinner with their sponsors and the Miss Citadel Committee. With the help of Charlie and Jim, Jimmy discussed the plans for the weekend. Friday morning the girls met the judges for breakfast in Mark Clark Hall and were judged. That afternoon formal pictures were taken at Gibbes Art Gallery. Friday evening another dinner was held, and spe- cial thanks must go to Mrs. Agee, the Cadet Hos- tess, who made all the arrangements. Friday night the contestants attended the Home- coming Hop to meet the officials of the college and loosen up on the dance fioor. Saturday morning the contestants were escorted around campus and ate dinner in Coward Hall. Afterwards it was off to the game where the Dogs chalked up another one. At halftime, the end to a beautiful weekend resulted in Margaret Biggs being crowned Miss Citadel 1979.