Marshall University - Chief Justice Yearbook (Huntington, WV)

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ANY WA Y YOU CAN — Cecil Fletcher BLACK TIB AFFAIR — Majorettes Put on leaps into the air hoping to gain more the Ritz during their halftime perform-yardage against VUL ance. ROYALTY — Just moments after being crowned Homecoming Queen. Lori Wyant and escort Rick Kennedy acknowledge the crowd. HOMECOMING GAME - IS

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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

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Homecoming 1985 DANCE THE NIGHT A WA Y - Couples enjoy the music at the Homecoming dance In the Huntington Civic Center. NIGHT MOVIES - Members of “The Movies provided live entertainment as well as a night to remember for those attending the dance at the Civic Center. 16 ■ HOMECOMING