Purdue University - Debris Yearbook (West Lafayette, IN)

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Anx4ou ly nwnltinK «Hc announcement, the top five Homecoming queen candidates are Tara Lang. a senior representing Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority; Deborah Miller, a sophomore representing Shoemaker cooperative: Cindy Kimball, a senior representing Alpha Chi Omega sorority; Wendy Bane, a senior repre senting Pi Beta Phi sorority: and Jackie Shoemaker, a senior representing Chi Omega sorority. Deep In concentration, offensive guard Vince Panfil contemplates the close score of the game. Nell Armstrong, who commanded the Apollo XI to the moon in 1969. is swarmed by the press as he tries to watch Purdue’s Homecoming, thirty years after his graduation. T. McGovern T McGovrm Coming back home to this world Distinguished alumni and new traditions highlight week Memories abounded as thousands of Purdue alumni, with years of graduation dating as far back as 1919. came home” the weekend of October 25. 26. and 27. Homecoming 1985 renewed many long-time friendships and made many new ones as young and old joined in the celebration. Alumni, students, and staff all displayed a school pride that brought new meaning to the word Homecoming at Purdue. In following with Purdue Student Association's slogan. Coming Home — Out of the Blue.” new spirit chants, the first Homecoming parade in 60 years, and fourteen outstanding alumni came to Boilermaker country. Making state-wide news, fourteen astronauts returned to their alma mater, a reunion assembled by the Purdue Alumni Association. Among the alumni was Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, a 1955 graduate, and Eugene Cer-nan. the last man to walk on the moon, a 1956 grad. More astronauts have graduated from Purdue than from any other non-military institution in the country. PSA sponsored several events that kicked off the weekend’s festivities. A pep rally, including a bonfire and fireworks was held Friday night on Slay ter Hill to start the spirit rolling. Friday, October 25, was officially declared Gold Black Attack Day. Students who showed spirit by wearing gold and black clothing received special discounts from area merchants. What could be the beginning of yet another Purdue tradition was held at 9 a.m. Saturday before the game. PSA sponsored Purdue’s first Homecoming Parade since 1925. Utilizing the theme Coming Home — Out of the Blue,” the parade featured two Purdue alumni astronauts as grand marshalls, Lafayette and Purdue officials, the five Homecoming Queen finalists, and the many student organizations. Students, community, and alumni lined the streets for this unique event. The only shadow cast on this festive weekend was the score of the football game. Purdue lost 28-24 to Michigan State in the last eighty crucial seconds of the game. Michigan State had not beat- en Purdue since 1977. and the last time they beat the Boilermakers in Ross-Ade Stadium was in 1973. But as President Steven Beering said. People didn’t come back here for a score, they came back to visit the campus and to see their friends.” Besides the band’s performance and the astronauts' recognition, the half-time show also included the Queen coronation. In front of 67,000 fans in Ross-Ade Stadium. Wendy Bane, a senior representing Pi Beta Phi sorority, was crowned 1985 Purdue Homecoming Queen. A very unique weekend was held for all. not only reliving memories, but making them. — Julie Weltz ;

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Alright! Doug Wright, driver for Pi Kappa Alpha, expresses his victory to his kart team after winning the twenty-eighth Grand Prix. A Taylor i A Taylor A. Taylor Thetn Xi's Dean Didoon and Beta Sigma Pin's Tom Garwood vie for a spot in the winner’s circle. Sheer concentration and determination are written of the face of Dave Skelton. Pi Kappa Phi racing, as he tours the track. Cary Racing’ David Newton drives hts kart through the Pit Stop Competition before the race. Four karts compete in the final sprint to determine which team can change the gas tank the fastest. A Taylor Grand Prix 27

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 P. SWffricd After being congratulated by President Beering. 1985 Homecoming Queen Wendy Bane smiles for the crowd and photographers during the halftime festivities. Michigan State's quarterback goes back for a pass during the last Spartan drive of the game. The drive led to a last second touchdown and win for the visitors. P. Sicgfncd i Homecoming 29