Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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Above left: Students and dads alike cel ebrate an OSU touchdown. The crowd was filled with parent-student duos for the game. | Photo by Matt Baldwin Above: A Marching Band Dad busts out the YMCA during the half-time show at the USC game. | Photo by Matt Baldwin Far left: Tim Meggy wows those gathered in the Quad with his muscles. I Photo by Anita Quiros Middle left: Dwight Slade warms up the crowd during this years Dad's Weekend Comedy Show in the La Sells Stewart Center. | Photo by Azumi Nishikawa

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It was a great year to be a Beaver Dad. Here a daughter-father duo enjoy the USC game from the stands of Reser Stadium. The Beavers went on to take out the 3rd ranked Trojans. | Photo by Matt Baldwin Freshmen Brian Altemose and Sarah Smith share a steaming beverage with her father Greg at Reser before the game. I Photo by Anita Quiros W U

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HOMECOMING Homecoming of 2006 was a wet one for Oregon Staters. The week began with clear days and cold temperatures, then concluded with the wettest weekend Corvallis had seen all season. The first big Homecoming tradition, the bonfire, was held in the parking lot behind Gill Coliseum. The rain may have stopped some students from coming, but die-hard fans stuck it out under umbrellas and tents. The bonfire is the time for students to gather and witness the burning of the opposing team's flag, or in this year's case, a poster. The Homecoming game was against the Arizona State Sun Devils who, apparently, couldn't take the heat. The Homecoming Court was announced at the bonfire as well. The King and Queen were Senior Matt Lewis and her majesty, Senior Mikhelle Gattone. Mikhelle said she was “glad to hear they've decided to do this, discussing the return of the Homecoming tradition at OSU. She said she believes the criteria on which all court should be elected is how much of a change you're trying to make on campus. The best part of Homecoming for Mikhelle was, of course the game, I love the game, she grinned. Saturday morning there was a 5k Eat Run, as well as the annual Homecoming Parade. The parade was quick, everyone was chilly. It ran down Jefferson St. past student housing and the Memorial Union. Most students gazed from their windows and smiled, as those in the parade waved back. At the football game, OSU dominated Arizona State. The Beavers scored on their first five possessions and lead 31-10 going into half-time. ASU's quarterback was sacked four times in the game and OSU held the Sun Devils scoreless in the second half. The final score of the game was 44-10. Homecoming was cold and wet, but a success none-the-less. Story by Erin Murphy Princess Jessica Page and Homecoming Queen Mikhelle Gattone display their many gifts that they received at crowning. The Homecoming Court was announced Thursday night at the bonfire, and they were crowned before the Beavers Saturday during halftime of the football game. | Photo courtesy of Jessica Page 16 Siudertlb