Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Homecoming fun Homecoming — a great way to start off the new school year. After much preparation, Homecoming Day was scheduled for Sept. 24, and by the time the great day arrived, many students were quite anxious to get in- i volved in all the fanfare. Fans attended the game to show their support as the Temple Owls faced their rival — Penn State. There was an assortment of pre-game activi- ties. AXP, one of Temple ' s fraternities, held a bike-a-thon. Curt Schaefer and Cheryl Cul- berson won the titles of Big Man on Campus and Homecoming Queen by raising the most money for a charity. In addition, there was a pep rally at McGonigle Hall. After all the speeches were delivered at the pep rally, students had a Yell Like Hell Contest. Groups of students got together and helled their hearts out to show their support for the team. Although there was only one winner, AXP, it was obvious that student spirit was abundant. Later on Friday evening, various groups went over to the armory to work on their floats for the Homecoming parade. With lots of black coffee close by, many students stayed up through the night to get their floats just right. On the big day, the procession began down Broad Street and included students who were blowing horns and waving Temple ban- ners. Cherry and White was everywhere. Temple fans met at Veterans ' Stadium and tailgates were plenty. Smells of hamburgers, hot dogs, and beer were in the air. Kick off was at 1 p.m. but by noon the stadium was almost full. Tension mounted as the Owls were put to the test. During half-time, the band played, the cheerleaders yelled, and the Homecoming Queen and Big Man on Campus were crowned. Suzette Charles, first runner-up in the Miss America contest also joined the fes- tivities. Float awards were announced during this time and included: best float-Delta-Tau- Dalta; best theme-Alpha-Sigma-Alpha; most original float-Kappa-Delta-Rho. After half-time, it seemed the Owls had a good chance of winning. However, the final score was Penn State 21, Temple 14. Al- though the Owls lost, everyone agreed it was one of their best games. The team members had felt the support of their fans. In the words of Bob Sussen, grand marshal of the parade, It was a great exper- ience, the first legitimate Homecoming that we had at this university. 18 Homecoming The new owl, Hooter, hugs Homecoming Queen Cheryl Culberson and Big Man on Campus Curt Schaefer at the Yell Like Hell pep rally before the Homecoming Game. Temple student Suzette Charles, a runner-up in the Miss America pageant, sang the national anthem . Charles, who is Miss New Jersey, took the semester off to perform around the country. mm

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Where ' s the beef? There is plenty to be found at this party. Signs are posted all over campus inviting everyone to come on down. Nightlife 17

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The T was everywhere! This Temple fan shows some real spirit for the Homecoming football game at Veterans ' Stadium. liClBt Homecoming 19