Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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•Ihe 1995 Oregon State Jtome-comitui wetkjvas Tificdoff Monday, October 16, when the Memorial Union Quad was fitted with hot air batloons. 'The event gave people a chance toget a look.at these beautifulftying machines aiut was used to draw a crowd to start off the wtekpf‘Jtomccomxng events. tin event hetd dear to the hearts of Oregon State studetits, faculty, staff, atut atumni was hetd on Tuesday. This was ‘Benny ‘Beat er 's birthday party. Alt were welcome to come atut unsh 'Benny a happy birthifay atut enjoy cafe. ‘Wednesday ‘Beater footbattfans uetvgiven the opportunity to come and sign a cant in the Mil Qiadto wish the team good (uckjn the big gain (gainst the University of California. At the bonfire on Thursday. ‘Pi ‘Kappa Alpha fraternity sponsored On theAirlWth'Jemy'Pettibone. headfootbatt coach. The show was broadcast on KDlKjrufioarnfThursday duringfootbatt season. 'Each ueefa different titling group sponsored the Cwe tatkjhoiv. ‘Ihe tmditionalbonfiredrewan enthusiastic crowd. ‘Ihe fans uerv joined by'Pettibone, agoodportion of thefoot- baft team and the OSH Matching ‘fiarut. A change in events had the 'fed Life Med Competition hetd at the bonjire rather than its usiudlocation oJ CjidCoCi-scum. 'Unfortunately, Jin' lip Jriday was cancelled due to min. hi conjunction with the campus activities, local merchants featured pro-motionaleventsfor1Paint theTown Orange. ‘Discounts evert offeredby the participating businesses for those fans who presented 'Beater‘Bucks when making a purchase. The pregame barbecue drew and croudof approximately 750fans hungry for food and tic tony on Satuntay. ‘Ihe largest naming pngamc tradition, the barbecue■ dates back, to 19-16. Although their hunger for food was fitted, thefans witnessed another inciting but disap- pointing toss for the the tme spirit of ‘Jfomccom-itg, there wcreafewetvnts that catted atumni back, to the Oregon State campus. Thejirst event was the Atumni‘Jet-lows‘Program which honored time outstanding alumni, a tradition that began in 1988. This program brought ‘Beaver alumni uho have attained high success in their chosen profession back.to campus during Mottiecomirg week ‘During their visit, they gave lectures and served as role models for current students. ‘Ihe three Atumni Jettcnvs for 1995 were John McCjowan, Jennifer ‘Dorn, and Steven X. Litidow. Mcijowan received his ‘AS and (MS degree in zoology in the 1950s and.ttas honored for his workgs a biologicaloccanog-mpfierandeducator at the University of California for more than thirty years. ‘Dorn, who received a ‘BA degree injournalism in 1973, didextensive workwitfi the American ‘BgdCnxs. JinattyLindotv, who also graduated in 1973, received a ‘AS in botany. Jhs noted contributions were in the area ifecology and management of plant associatedmicroorganisms. ‘Ihe other events for alumni wen the severalclass reunions that zven field.‘Thic Class of1955had an individual reunion and the Classes of 1964,65, and 66 held a cluster style reunion. The reunions drew people from many different parts if the country back, to the halts of their alma mater. Story by Brent Nelson Photo by Jay Cudal Benny Beaver's birthday drew a targe crowd to the MU Quad where they were serving up cake and cupcakes. Participating in the celebration is Juan Sanchez, junior in economics, as he reaches for a slice of the beaver decorated cake. Photo by Juan Carlos Torrks 16 Homecoming

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Many students made use of Stevens Natatorium. located inside Dixion. An eight lane pool, a diving pool, and a large hot tub were available. Photo in’ Natalie Gould Playing a pick-up game on one of the three indoor basketball courts. Jake Garner defends his opponent. Photo uy Natalie Gould reation Center J 15

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OSU Athletics fit 88.7FH Campus Connection Every ul St tffl Oxford present... w the KBVR... Live with imyhJ , 1 L .. « „ n'Jt 5 6-7pm fi During his live radio broadcast show on KBVR. football coach Jerry Pettibonc looks down to take a question from a member of the bonfire crowd. The bonfire ir«s held on Thursday night behind Wilson Holland Callahan Hall Photo by Jay Cudai. Collet Davidson and Wendy Olsen cuddle up to their favorite mascot at Benny's Birthday Bash. PlKHO BY JAT CUOM. The Elite Dance Team performs an enerergetic number for the enthusistic crowd attending the bonfire. Photo by Jay Cudai. Homecoming