Marshall University - Chief Justice Yearbook (Huntington, WV)

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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

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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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‘Moore’ than a game Threats of rain. wind, and an crowned by 1984 Queen Sandra Darling- overcast sky could do nothing to dampen the spirits of loyal Herd fans during the Homecoming clash against the Kcydcts of VMI. Oct. 19. Preceding the kickoff. Homecoming awards were presented for Thursday’s float competition to Sigma Nu fraternity and Sigma Gamma Rho sorority. Alphi Xi Delta sorority took first place in the banner competition, as well as overall sorority winner for Homecoming week. For the second year in a row. Alpha Tau Omega fraternity placed first in overall Homecoming activities. Thundcrdomc.’' as Fairfield Stadium was dubbed, rocked with excitement as the battle between the two teams raged. After scoring early in the first quarter, Marshall stayed on top and led 7-3 at halftime. But the outcome was in doubt until the lost second of the gome. Halftime activities began with President Dale F. Nitzschke presenting Gov Arch A. Moore with a green Marshall sports jacket. Moore then took part in crowning Lorie Wyant, fronton senior, the 1985 Homecoming Queen. Wyant, a journalism major, was ton and was presented with a bouquet of red roses and a silver bowl. The queen’s court consisted of Sherii Fcrdel-man. Orlando. Fla., senior. Bonnie Bow-yer. South Charleston junior: Paula Thompson. Cross Lancs sophomore: and Debbie Carter. Beckley freshman. The Big Greer. Marching Machine performed a medley of songs including New York. New York. and On Broadw'ay.” Everyone from the rifle corp members to Marco was dressed for the occasion in lop hats, tails and carrying canes to demonstrate the Homecoming theme of Puttin’ on the Ritz. Following halftime. Marshall stayed barely ahead of the Keydets. who managed a hair-raising finale. With 1:57 left in the game. VMI scored a touchdown to cut Marshall’s lead to five. Foiling at an onsidc kick, but regaining possession after 37 seconds. VMI drove 70 yards in slightly more than a minute, causing Herd fans a very anxious last two minutes. The Herd, with the help of a fading clock, held on for a 21-16 win in front of an overflow stadium crowd of almost 18.000. MOORE FOR THE HERD - After being presented with a green sports Jacket. Gov. Arch A. Moore and the first lady watch halftime activities. TAKE THATI - Mike Salmons punts to the Kcydcts of VMI after an unsuccessful offensive drive. f WANNA HOLD YOUR ... TAIL? -Throughout the game. Marco and the Kcydet mascot tagged along together and entertained the crowd with their antics. 14 ■ HOMECOMING GAME