Millersville University - Touchstone Yearbook (Millersville, PA)

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more Homecoming ’87 Residents ol HarbokJ Hall move past Gordinicr to be judged in the bed decioating contest Harbold's residents used the phrase. The Way It Should Hove Been.' and combined it with an ancient Greek theme. Photo by Christie HcmM-Morgan Continued from page 17. Greek Skits, and the Charitiy Queen fund raiser provided students with the opportunity to actively participate in the celebration. A wide variety of sporting events including the volleyball competition. Soccer. Field Hockey, and the traditional Football game on Saturday afternoon added an athletic touch to the festive air. The activities started on Thursday at 4:00 when Phi Kappa Sigma, along with CJAB and the Homecoming Committee, sponsored their 3-mile Fun Run. The run started and finished at the SMC. Points were awarded that accumulated as the weekend progressed to be applied towards the cash award for the overall winners. The Wrestling Belles came in first place and received twenty-five points for their winning efforts. Phi Kappa Sigma were the 2nd place winners with twenty points and Sigma Tau Gamma received fifteen points for placing third in the Coed Men's Division. In the Womens Division. Gamma Sigma Tau placed 1st and received twenty-five points. The football game, the event anxiously awaited by everyone, kicked off at 1:30. The Blooms-burg Huskies didn’t expect to be trampled upon, but the Marauders were quick to help them face reality when the final score totalled was 36-3. At half time, as always. the new Charity Queen was announced. This year's competition raised $1048 for various charities. Lisa Haas, representing the Student Senate and escorted by Pete Anders, was crowned the Charity Queen for 1986-87. after raising $898 for the March of Dimes. The runners-up, Kathleen Thompson from Alpha Sigma Tau and Holly Sample, representing Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity, raised $50 and $ 100 respectively. The Marauder Matching Unit enlightened the Homecoming crowd during the half time festivities. The band was responsible for the entertainment for the Homecoming game as well as the rest of the Ville's home games. Photo by Christie Hcrrvid Morg in 18 Homecoming

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Nominees tor the title of Charity Queen and their escorts wait anxiously to hear the winner's name announced. The winner was chosen through donations collected in Lyle and Gordinier dining halls weeks prior to the Homecoming Day. Photo txj Mcrin Studios Spirited cheerleaders yell cnthusiasticaly to the football squad. The combined energy and enthusiasm of the cheerleaders and the fans helped the Marauders to defeat Bloomsburg 36-3. Photo by Mt'rin Studios Onlookers stand amused as various clubs and organizations compete in the bed races in front of McComsey on the morning of the Homecoming festivities. The competitors raced for the thrill, the fun. and the prize money. Photo by Christie Henold-Motgan competition got under way. Gamma Sigma Alpha pushed their way to the future and the winning 1st place position in the Women's Division, earning twenty-five points. Harbold Hall DAC took 1st place in the Coed Men's Division with their Greek costumes and the theme The Way It Should Have Been. On Saturday the beds took off down Frederick St. for the Bed Races. The Bed Race competition had taken the place of the Homecoming Parade a couple of years ago and since became one of the high points of Homecoming Weekend. Again, the Wrestling Belles gained twenty-five points when they came in 1st place in the Coed Men's Division. Alpha Sigma Tau ruled in the Women's Division with their 1st place victory. Homecoming wasn't just for the alumni who returned to their beloved alma mater to reminisce and show their families around campus. The weekend of October 24th proved to be fun for former and present students alike. Activities such as the Bed Decorating and Racing, the Fun Run. Continued on page 18. Homecoming 17

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Mlllersville’s defense launches their attack on Bloomsburg's offense in the Homecoming game. Increasing Millers-vllle pride among the alumni as well as the students and faculty, the Marauders emerged as victors in the game. 36-3. Photo by Christie Herroid-hlorgan Inspiring school spirit and promoting enthusiasm among the throng gathered at Biemsderfer Stadium, the Millersvllle Marauder strikes a characteristic pose. The 'Ville's mascot, decked out in school colors. was a source of enthusiasm throughout the game. Photo by Pterin Studios The hot air balloon was one of the attractions on Homecoming Day. Free balloon rides w-ere offered, a highlight of the day's activities. Photo by Christie Harold-Morgan Gamma Sigma Alpha sorority enhances George Street with their bed. decorated with a science fiction theme. Pushing to the Future. The turtle sorority donned unique costumes with the hopes of earning more points in the bed decorating contest Photo by Christie HemM-Morgan Homecoming 19