Radford University - Beehive Yearbook (Radford, VA)

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A little dirt don’t hurt HU students and (nends en oyed a game of mud football photo by S i Peze The Highlander spirit ahlnea through The dreary weather doesn't stop RU students from supporting their team photo by Jack Jeffers Homecoming 23

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t was a time of re union when alumni came back to witness the changes and to tell of their good fortune. Homecoming was a weekend of activities ranging from the annual Highlander Chili Cookoff to sporting events and the Homecoming Dance at midnight. Although the Men's Soccer game on Saturday was close to being canceled because a sudden rainstorm, it didn't drown the enthusiasm of those who came. The Chili Cookoff wasn’t dampered despite the rain. Several local businesses came to the Dedmon Center to take the crown. The Chili was hot. hot. hot! But. Chili wasn't the only food available. Sigma Nu fraternity held a Duckfest including duck, oysters, clams, crabs, or hotdogs and hamburgers There was something for everyone. At the Homecoming dance Readymix performed top-40 hits. Alumni danced the night away and remembered those wild college days of the past. Homecomimg is a time k alumni and current students', join in celebration of then ui versity. At Radford, that ct ebration is ignited by a strorj sense of pride by Susette Ritenour ChIH Cookotl Parerls and stu enjoyed the hot and sp«cy loo able photo by Jack Jeffers CAMPUS [71 22 Campus Life

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s the elderly gentleman made his way to the stage, the crowd exploded into applause Dizzy Gillespie, internationally renowned jazz musician, climbed the stairs as students and parents awaited for the performance to begin. Gillespie performed at the Dedmon Center as part of Parent's Weekend The facility was re-named DC Club for the special event. Gillespie brought with him not only his special talent but a band that made his horn sound even better. During the concert each band member showed their talent though sole performances. Dizzy not only treated each member of the band like they were special friends, but also made the audience feel that way. Gillespie has received nu merous awards, including the Handel Medallion from the city of New York and the Paul Robeson Award from Rutgers CAMPUS A] University Institute of Jazz Studies. Recently. Gillespie was honored by the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts ith a national television special I am glad that Radford had the opportunity to bring such a unique jazz artist here. said junior Finance major Richard Dennis. I think they should bring a performer with such caliber as Gillespie every Parent’s Weekend.” Gillespie and his band took a few breaks but performed for almost three hours. He made the evening extra special by acknowledging the audience and making them a part of the show. It was a treat for those who attended the concert to watch the man known as Mr. Cheeks” perform. I was glad to see and to hear Dizzy Gillespie perform. said Darrell Branch. Most students may not have heard of him but this is someone who will be a legend in jazz. by Karen Graves 24 Campus Life