Middle Tennessee State University - Midlander Yearbook (Murfreesboro, TN)

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TAKE ME TO HOMECOMING Amid the current emphasis on nostalgia and Southern lifestyle, MTSU celebrated its 48th annual Homecoming October 10-15, with something for everyone activities centered on a Take Me Home to Middle Tennessee theme. The eruption of the campus into fall colors and the steeping of MTSU ' s southern tradition made this year ' s celebration one of the most successful in the university ' s history. Students and alumni alike participated in record numbers in events ranging from fight-song competitions to activities day, from a poster contest to a rather warm Fri- day-night bonfire and pep rally Kicking off the week ' s activities was a spirit-boosting fight-song competition, at which homecoming revelers competed for top honors by singing the official MTSU fight song. Considering the rainy conditions, perhaps Singin ' in the Rain would have seemed more appropriate, but con- quering the weather and taking top honors were Chi Ome- ga sorority taking first place in the women ' s division; and Felder Hall in the open division. The spirit competition continued on Tuesday with the transformation of the Murphy Center track into a gallery filled with artistic masterpieces. Participants covered the walls with constructed posters, murals, etc., all of which incorporated this year ' s theme. Rainy conditions forced the relocation of the Wednes- day afternoon pep rally from the Keathley University Cen- ter courtyard into Murphy Center Not to have their spirit rained upon, participants nearly raised the roof with the enthusiasm they generated. Thursday was packed full of Go Big Blue! activities day events on the Cope Administration Building lawn. Competing in three categories — fraternity, sorority and open — participants showed their skills in the keg run- around, amoeba race and the jelly-bean search. It may sound like simple fun and games, but when it comes time to compete for the homecoming spirit trophy, men become boys and everyone ' s out for blood. Imagine kneeling at a dish filled with whipped cream in search of a lone white jellybean. That ' s exactly what was required of participants in the jellybean search. 22 Features :