Missouri State University - Ozarko Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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Kickoff to new beginning CHRISTIE BRANSON, sponsored by Sigma Kappa and Sigma Nu, was crowned Homecoming queen. DAVID RUSH sponsored by Freudenberger dormitory, was crowned Homecoming king. JVM? Kickoff to a New Beginning was the Homecoming theme for SMSU in its 58th annual celebration. The Homecoming weekend. 'kicked off, Friday afternoon, Oct. 23, with the traditional pep rally held in Hannnons Student Center. All king and queen candidates were introduced by SGA President Randy Carter. Head football coach Richard Johanningmeier introduced the senior football players. The Sugar Bears, cheerleaders and band members all gave spirited performances to set the weekend mood. David Rush, a. junior from Lenexa, Ks, was crowned Homecoming King. Rush was sponsored by Freudenberger Residence Hall. The four other king finalists were seniors Tony Moses from Lexington, sponsored by Alpha Delta Pi sorority and Randy Hoy from Belton, sponsored by Alpha Sigma Alpha sororityg junior Blaine Sterrett from Kansas City, sponsored by Sigma Chi fraternityg and sophomore Mark Paskowitz from California, sponsored by the United Towers Government. Homecoming activities resumed early Saturday morning with the 8:00. Fun Run, sponsored by the Recreation and Leisure Studies Association and funded by SGA. Forty-six participants showed their Homecoming spirit by running approximately two miles dressed in costumes. Various donated prizes were awarded to runners in what is fast -becoming an annual event. At 9:00 a.m. the parade began and the streets of Springfield were filled with marching bands, decorated cars and numerous floats and people. The Vet's Club worked with Woods and Wells residence hall members to come up with the winning float in the independent category. The Agriculture Club float took second place and the General Business Club placed third. In the fraternity division, the combined efforts of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority took first place, Sigma Chi fraternity took second and Lambi Chi Alpha's entry placed third. Alphi Delta Pi sorority and Kappa Alpha fraternity together placed first in the sorority division while Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority and Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity took second. At 11:00 a.m. an alumni luncheon was held in the Cont. on pg. .98 1

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QHGGII KAREN SIFRIG, a senior from Chesterilfold, was sponsored by Alpha Sigma Alpha. andidates LISA BLUMER, n junior from Kirk- wood, was sponsored by Woods Organ- ization of Women. 1 1 SUSAN TUGKER, s senior hom Cuba, was sponsored by Sigma Sigma Sigma and Sigma Chi. cement of Homeaoxning Quesn. 'W JUDY BROCK, a junior from Sikeston, was sponsored by Southwest Standard' and Ozsrko publications.