University of Arkansas Monticello - Boll Weevil Yearbook (Monticello, AR)

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A Renewed Tradition Homecoming 1980 was highlighted by a return to an old tradition. For the first time since 1969, a parade in honor of the event was held in downtown Monticello. Annette Hall, the parade’s director, LEFT: Paul Reviere, Arkansas’ Secretary of State, was the Honorary Parade Marshall for the Homecoming Parade. TOP: This weekend brings out the best in ev- eryone. ABOVE: A bonfire. Or would you believe Mt. St. Helens? termed the event “a unified effort between the university and community’’. Campus organizations participated along with civic groups and a number of area bands. Secretary of State Paul Riviere was Honorary Parade Marshall and UAM’s Percy Grissom served as Parade Marshall. Prizes and trophies received from area businesses were awarded to organizations for their float-making efforts. Seven awards were presented. The Debate Society won top honors for “The Most Beautiful Float’, receiving the Mayor’s trophy and $250. Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority won the Homecoming 23

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omecoming Float Construction A Community Effort Chancellor’s trophy and $250 for “The Best Use of Theme’ which was “UAM — the winning way”. The Geo Society had the largest float. They constructed a dinosaur around their globe-trotting bus, and won a $100 prize for their interpretation of “Memories of the Past”. The Swinging Satellites, a square dance group from Star City won the prize “Looking Toward the Future” and $100, and the Knights and Countesses, in a combined effort, won “The Most Original Idea” award for their float. Koinonia rounded out the award-winners with “The Most Creative Design” along with the Wesley Foundation for “The Best Use of the Weevil”. OPPOSITE: Kathy Tacito receives the Chancellor's Trophy for Alpha Sigma Alpha’s prize-winning float. TOP: The job’s not done until the sign-making is finished. RIGHT: Junior maid Julie Hotmer appears to be enjoying her parade excursion. 24 Homecoming