Marshall University - Chief Justice Yearbook (Huntington, WV)

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A week of Homecoming Makes one weak Celebration was the theme of the 1986 Homecoming, and that was exactly what loyal fans and students did after the Herd's spec- tacular 63-14 defeat of Davidson Oct. 25. On the morning before kickoff, participants in the banner contest and Homecoming court met in front of the home of President Dale F. Nitzschke. The banners were judged and, the court was in- troduced. These activities original- Poxing for picture: following the halftime ceremonies, Homecoming court memherx Amy HiJmm, frejhman attendant; Dee Hichx, .rophomore attendant; Sheila Mullarhy Dailey, queen; Helen Matheny, Jenior attendant; and Angela DeCoy, junior attendant; mzile with feliefafter the announcement of queen. Preparing for the ceremony, Actor Chrixtopher Athim linen: to imtructiom from Prejident Nitzxehke. Celebrating with her children, Queen Sheila Mullarhy Dailey kneel: to hug 1y were planned during the parade that was supposed to take place through Ritter Park to Fairfield Stadium but because of rainy con- ditions had to be cancelled. During the game it was an- nounced that members of Delta Zeta sorority won first place in the banner contest, with Phi Delta Theta finishing second and the team of Alpha Chi Omega and Pi Kappa Alpha winning third. During halftime activities, the them. Dailey i; the firJt married Homecoming Queen in the Jthoolhx hthorjy. 12 Homecoming Game Big Green Marching Machine per- formed a medley of songs to prepare the crowd for the crowning of the 1986 Homecoming queen. Winning this honor was Sheila Mullarky Dailey, Huntington senior. Dailey was crowned by 1985 Queen Lorie Wyant and was presented with a silver bowl by President Nitzschke. The queerfs court included Helen Matheny, Mineral Wells senior; Angela DeCoy, Point Pleasant junior; Dee Hicks, Poca sophomore; and Amy Hissam, Patkersburg freshman. Guests adding their appearances to halftime activities included Gov. Arch A. Moore and actor Christopher Atkins. Homecoming Week ended with a sellout concert at the Huntington Civic Center 'by hard rock band Cinderella and main attraction David Lee Roth. Roth performed such chart-busting hits as Califor- nia Girls and Yankee Rose.

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Participating in the Gino': pizza-eating contest, contestant: :tuff their facet. Entertaining the audience in the Cof- feehotue with hi: wild and witty humor, comedian David Narterpeefortm. Holding their, winning banner, member! of the Delta Zeta wrarity tahe part in the harmer context. t Keeping the epirit alive during the game, the WGNT Tailgater and the WAMX Herd Bird entertain the rrowdx. Homecoming Week 1 l:

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Bringing down a Davidmn running back, tackle Shawn Firman illtutram Mardmll? tough defemive game. Awaiting tbe announcement of queen, senior attendant Helen,Matbeny Jiand: with bar extort, Jolm Frauinelli. Scoring another touchdown in tire 63-14 victory over Davidmn, tailback Darryl DeBoeJ dive! into tbe end zone. Hugging ber buxband, Sbeila Mullarky Dailey laugh! in excitement witb Greg Bailey over being named 1986 Homecoming Queen. Homecoming Game 13