Marshall University - Chief Justice Yearbook (Huntington, WV)

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FIRED UP - Students gathered on the intramural field after the Homecoming parade to cheer at the bonfire. ONE FACE IN THE CROWD Mascot Marco is silhouetted against the bonfire Thursday night before the big game. EXPRESS YOURSELF - One of the many banners entered in the contest during Homecoming Activities. • FREEBEE FOOD - Students take advantage of being treated to free Domino's pizza on the MSCplaza during Homecoming Week. HOMECOMING - 17

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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

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A classy and brassy band In 1985-86. the Big Green Marching Machine was a major force in promoting Here spirit. No matter what the weather, members were at all home football games to entertain the fans and to support Coach Stan Parrish’s players. The hand also played at Richmond, Ky.. where the Herd stunned Eastern Kentucky University 13-7. Football games weren't the only activities on the band's agenda, however. In November, members Rave a concert, marched as an exhibition band at the Tri-State Band Competition, and performed in several area parades. Practice began a week before school started. During the week, students practiced for approximately 10 hours a day to learn drills and to perfect their playing techiques. After classes began, band members practiced from 3:30 to 5 p.m. three days a week and before games on Saturdays. Starting with 210 members, the SYNCHRONIZED SPINNING ■ Members of the rifle corps practice their rifle-spinning maneuvers during summer rehearsal. band soon grew after classes began, as more students realized that they wanted to be a part of this unique organization. Being in the band was not only an exciting challenge, but it was also a way to make new friends and gain opportunity to travel. All band members worked extremely hard, and the effort eventually paid off. The cheers of the crowd as they took the field was a fitting reward for the long hours of practice. Directed by Dr. Richard Lemke and led by Field Commanders Polly Winters and Leo Ruth, the band proved that it was indeed a force to be reckoned with in 1985-86. Its immense “wall of sound” could be heard all over campus, and its precise marching and maneuvering style was flashy and quite difficult. The sclmol spirit of the band members also was an important aspect of the Big Green Marching Machine, as the cheerleaders often looked to the band for help in getting the fans “psyched up with lively numbers and cheers. The fans equally appreciated the band’s presence, as its colorful shows, such as the tribute to Walt Disney, allowed a delightful break from the non-stop action of the gomes. A pep band also w’as on hand to entertain the crowds at the basketball games. The band was invited to perform at some professional football games in 1985-86 but was forced to turn down the offers due to a lack of funds. The members began selling raffle tickets in the fall to raise money for other activities. Everywhere it went, the marching band managed to turn heads. With its colorful uniforms and brassy sound, it was the pride of Marshall. And in return for the support given to it by spectators and athletes alike, the band did its best to give the teams and university its all. So. in its own way. the hand was significantly responsible for the fans’ enthusiasm and the winning season that came into view in 1985-86. 18 ■ MARCHING BAND