Marshall University - Chief Justice Yearbook (Huntington, WV)

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AFTER GETTING the honor of crowning Homecoming queen Sandro Darlington. President Dale E. Nitzschke gives her a kiss of congratulations. PERFORMING AT halftime of the homecoming game is Tammy Rogers. A LARGE CROWD of H.529 In the history of Fairfield Stadium was in attendance during the Homecoming game In which Marshall defeated Appalachian State 3S-7.

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IT WAS lift Off at Kick off. Game exceeds expectations It all began with the crowning of Queen Sandra Darlington and a marching band salute, as approximately 2,000 people who bought balloons waited to let their “Herd Spirit fly.” As the sound of a gun filled the air, the sky above Fairfield Stadium was hidden by green and white balloons, and all in attendance knew that the 1984 Marshall Homecoming battle had begun. It was a powerful matchup as the Mountaineers of Applachian State faced the Thundering Herd of Marshall across the scrimmage line. For the second largest crowd in the history of Fairfield Stadium, the day would turn out to be exciting as Marshall time and again overpowered the Mountaineers. As halftime started, fans' spirits rose as high as the balloons at the beginning of the game as the band once again took over the field. It played a variety of songs ranging from Sinfonians March to a medley of patriotic songs as the crowd waited eagerly for the players to return. Then, once again, the Herd thundered onto the field to outclass Appalachian State 35-7. As the fans headed for post-game celebrations, all they could think of was what a difference a year makes. THE BIG GREEN marching machine prepare to perform for pre-game. Homecoming—15