Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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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

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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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Celebrate good times! One can remember many important events within the past year. For instance, the first day of school is well remembered because the temperatures were in the high 90 ' s. Many classes were shortened due to the excessive heat. Sept. 24, Homecoming Day, was an ex- citing day for everyone. Although Temple lost the football game to Penn State, every- one was there to cheer for the Owls. When TSG elections were held Oct. 27, Gary Bumpus, Jill Bradway and Shanda Wilson became the new student government leaders. By the end of October, everyone wanted to forget about midterms and start partying. Halloween was the perfect occasion to do just that. Many students attended the party at SAC decked out in their favorite costumes. The Bell Tower was the setting for the Wil- son Goode rally on Nov. 2. On Nov. 9, Dick Gregory delighted his audience with his radi- cal overtones. A variety of students went to see the B-52 ' s at McGonigle Hall Saturday, Nov. 19. By the end of November, Thanks- giving recess was greatly appreciated. The four-day rest was just what many students needed to ready themselves for finals. The first two weeks of December were hectic for everyone. Most students spent their time shopping for the holidays and studying. After finals it was time to head home for the holidays. The first day of the spring semester was very cold. Temperatures hovered around the 5- degree mark. On Jan. 22, Superbowl Sunday, students all around the city were cheering for either the Washington Redskins or the Los Angeles Raiders. Valentine ' s Day brought many lovers togeth- er once again. Flowers and cards were abun- dant on campus that day. Some students at- tended parties while others spent some quiet time with a special someone. On St. Patrick ' s Day students adopted the Irish spirit by sporting green and drinking green beer. By April, most students were ready to call it a year. Cherry and White Day was as festive as always. This is the day everyone is proud to be an Owl. The first week of May students had to study for finals, but the thought of summer was on everyone ' s mind. Bob Sussen is the Program Board ' s very own Santa Claus. Dennis Dykes (center) watches as a stu- dent votes in the first open election for Temple Student Government officers. L 20 Special Days