University of Miami - Ibis Yearbook (Coral Gables, FL)

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The 1990 Homecoming Ball took to the seas aboard the SeaEscape Scandinavian Sun. The cruise was highlighted by the traditional dancing and dining plus one engage- ment and one passenger overboard. tPhoto by Michael Royt Duhng halftime of the Homecoming football game against Pitts- burgh, Miss UM 1990 Merrilly Jackson takes the traditional drive with Sabastian the Ibis around the Orange Bowl. Photo by Dave Bergmant Student Life 19

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l e A ' BURST BY: a J OY ROWLAND Student Life 18 UM celebrated its 64th Homecoming with a KALEIDOSCOPE of activities and events which departed from tradition and gave the annual extravaganza a fresh look. ttApathy, shmapathyii said Todd Misemer, chairman of the Home- coming Executive Committee, when discussing this years outstanding stu- dent, faculty, administrative, and alumni involvement in the Univer- sity 0fMiamfs 64th Homecoming eX- travaganza. The twelve day ttKALEI- DOSCOPETT of events brought Hurri- canes of the past and present together to celebrate old traditions and t0 Christen new ones in the spirit of fun and comraderie. a The Red Cross sucked our blood, a draining 970 pints worth, to begin the festivities on a philanthropic note. President Edward Foote and Misemer were among the first gener- ous donors of the drive which sur- passed last years Homecoming dona- tion by 124 pints. That Friday night brought J 0e Piscapo and The Cover Girls to the University Center Plaza for the ane nual Hurricane Howl. The Hersey- bornh former Saturday Night Live regular and star of the film Johnny Dangerously amazed the audience with his flawless impressions of croonerhfilm star Frank Sinatra and rocker David Lee Roth Opening for Piscapo, the fe- male trio The Cover Girls had stu- dents jamming 0n the Plaza to their popular dance hit Show Me? Student involvement had the most profound effect at Saturdays Hurricanes Help the Hometown, an Outreach Day Which placed students with homeless children, AIDS pa- tients, and barrels upon barrels of paint for a five hour period. Other students built homes for migrant farm workers, judged childrenis Hallow- een costume contests and kept Miami beautiful by cleaning up at several charities and environmental areas. Approximately 900 students became volunteers in the event which was co- coordinated with the Department of Volunteer Services at UM. The event also raised money for Dade Marine I nstitute, a program for the rehabili- tation of juvenile delinquents, each organization was asked to contribute five dollars for each active member amounting to a total of $4,700. The day ended with a barbeque 0n the plaza where the volunteers shared their experiences with the other members of their organizations. The first weekend of events concluded at Gusman Hall Where eighteen women competed with the anticipation of becoming Miss Uni- versity of Miami 1990 and represent- ing UM at the Miss Florida pageant, where they could ultimately continue to the Miss America pageant. The waiting was over. Merrily J ackson, a junior representing Mahoney Resi- dential College, left Gusman Hall with the coveted title. Jackson, who performed a classical piano piece, was followed by an equally talented court. These fine women were first runner-up, Lisa King; second runner-up, Allison Bass; third runner-up, Debbie Pujol; and fourth runner-up, M. Kaye Rollins.

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HOMECOMING The Mr. UM competition, though more lighthearted than Miss UM, gives the men a chance to show off. Bryan Squatch Sharff questions contestant Alan Kirkland, who represented Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, during the boxer-short event. Photo by Dave Bergmam The brothers of Sigma Alpha Mu give their tribute to the Golden Age of Television in the organized cheer competi- tion with a Loony Tunes finale. Photo by Michael Row Student Life 20