Millersville University - Touchstone Yearbook (Millersville, PA)

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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

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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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Students sewed as unofficial tour guides for Parent’s Day by Lisa Naylor The day was a bit cloudy and the weather rather warm for an early October day. but that didn't dampen the spirits of the many parents and students who attended and participated in the events that were slated for Parent's Day. 1986. On Saturday. October 4. the day's events began at 9 a.m. and wrapped up around 4 p.m. after the Millersville vs. Cheyney State football game. At 9 a.m. the activities commenced with a lakeside reception. At 10 a.m., the Bullets performed music from the fifties and sixties along the sidewalk path by the pond. The SMAC was open throughout the day to provide refreshments and a place for relaxation. Also in the SMAC. parents could have their pictures taken with their children. The pictures were made into buttons, which made for a nice keepsake of the day. The University store, which was open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., helped to wet the shopping appetites of many generous parents by offering a 25% discount on all the sportswear in stock. Kay Strasnider. manager of the store, noted that business was much heavier than last year. It actually doubled.” stated Strasnider. She said that the clothes were the most popular items of the day. The remainder of the day was left to touring the campus and attending various sports events. The field hockey team defeated Indiana University of Pennsylvania at Brooks Field 2-0. The cross country team competed against Kim Ariza and her mother stroll through the campus, enjoying various sights. Parents spent the day catching up on news with their children while touring the 'Villc. Photo by WWt Dickerson 20 Parent’s Dav