Marshall University - Chief Justice Yearbook (Huntington, WV)

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SA Y CHEESE - A part of the activities during Homecoming week, a free Victorian portrait studio was available for students who wanted to pose in fashions from the 1800's. STRUTTIN' THEIR STUFF - The MU ROTC Color Guard proudly waves the U.S.. West Virginia, and Marshall flags as it leads off the Homecoming parade. BRUSHED TO A TEE - During the Organizational Fair. Advertising Club member Wes Curry airbrushes a tee-shirt as part of the club’s display. LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU ■ Throughout Homecoming week. Mr. Entertainer helped enliven the festivities on the plaza with his music show. 12 - HOMECOMING WEEK

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DOWN ON THE RIVERFRONT ■ The tranquility nf thr Ohio River and thr newly built Harris Riverfront Park provided a quiet setting for those who preferred the vi a ter and scenery. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT - The Big Giecn Mulching Machine piucUced many long hours In the hot sun to prepare for the football season. SUMMERTIME FUN ■ II

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Homecoming week Puttin’ on the Ritz During Homecoming week, the campus and the town crcsscd themselves appropriately for the theme of “Puttin' on the Ritz.” The week was punctuated with activities on the Memorial Student Center Plaza and throughout the city, especially on the day of the game. Plaza festivities included an organizational fair featuring booths sponsored by campus groups The Advertising Club airbrushed tee-shirts; another organization sold roses: and representatives also were on hand from fraternities. sororities and student government. Students were entertained by the Mass Choir, a mime, guest speakers, and music on the plaza by Mr. Entertainer. There was even a maeic show. Radio station WGNT-WAMX broadcast live from campus, and for the second year in a row. Marshall administrators partici- RITZY FASHION PREVIEW - Pam Wilkinson models the latest fashions in the Memorial Student Center during Home-comng week. IT MUST BE MAGIC - The Denny and Lee magic show. Excitement in Illusion.” provided students with an intriguing break from traditional Homecoming events. pated in “Top Dogs Puttin’ on the Dog by serving punch and ice cream to students on the plaza. In the community, activities ranged from the annual Homecoming parade to a greek lip sync contest. The parade began at the Cabell County Courthouse and proceeded along Fourth Avenue to the campus. A bon fire followed in the center of campus to put a little more heat into the Herd fever already building for the Saturday afternoon game at Fairfield Stadium. A tailgate party, co-sponsored by J-.mbo’s Carry Out. S.S. Logan Packing Co.. Pepsi Cola Bottling Co.. Archer’s Flowers Inc., and A to Z Rentals, drew' a record 750 participants to Prindle field where the Lucky Jazz Band entertained before and after the game. The Homecoming dance at the Huntington Civic Center drew 500 people and was termed a great success. Joe Marshtnan. director of student activities, said. “I think the band. The Movies, and the fact that the football team members could go to a Saturday night function helped bring out a large number of students.” HOMECOMING WEEK ■ IJ