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

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The Golden Age of Television was the theme for the organ- ized cheer as Monika and Erika Schuster of Delta Phi Epsilon help their sorority take first place as they salute Dick Clark's American Bandstand. Whoto by Dave Bergmam Student Life 22

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Contestants were judged un- der Miss America guidelines which consist of four weighted categories: interview- 30 percent,ta1ent- 40 per- cent, swimsuit -15 percent and eve- ning gownfon-stage interview- 15 per- cent. In addition to the Miss Florida pageant, Jackson and the reigning Mr. UM was asked by the Cotton Bowl committee to represent the Uni- versity in Dallas at the New Years Day Cotton Bowl game. President Edward Foote offi- cially kicked off the weekday events at Opening Ceremonies, Monday af- ternoon on the Plaza. Dr. Butler, Vice-President for Student Affairs, and Mr. Joe Paneta, Director of Alumni Relations, also lent words of encouragement to the crowd. For the first time commuters, faculty and ad- ministrators were able to take time from their busy schedules to partici- pate at this midday affair. Traditional Homecoming events were given added flair this year. Mondayts Organized Cheer competition brought the campus back to ttThe Golden Age of Television? Organizations reminded us of such superhits 0f yester-year as xDick Clarkis American Bandstand,, and ttHee Haw? The race for the Home- coming trophy was on! Goofiness ran rampant on campus Tuesday. The newest Mid- day Event, the Photo ScavengerHunt, had students snapping photo oppor- tunities: hugging the statue of Bow- man Ashe, in the Palm Court foun- tain, and chasing down such campus personalities as Dr. Butler, Coach Erickson, UDS employees, Meter- Lee Dorpfeld gives his Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity brother, Ari Schlossberg, a lift during the organized cheer competition. Photo by Dave Bergmam maids, and Metrorail security guards. The Intramural Field hosted Cam- pus Chaos that evening. Students found themselves: wearing pig-noses, in Ibis costume, chowing down on ribs, tossingballoons filled with water and shaving creme, running in the CSR Pumpkin Pursuit race, and having a ball! Halloween on Hump Day brought back the Pumpkin Carving Contest from Midday Events-past. The University Center Patio hosted such melons of distinction that re- sembled a clown, a Hurricane foot- ball player, and a sixties, beatnik. All Hallows Eve was the set- ting for the ever-popular Mr. UM contest. Free cologne, candy, potato chips and ttChuckyii dolls for all made the evening a roaring success! Senior Harper Hellams, representing Student Life 2 1

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.HQMECOMING Lambda Chi Alpha fra- ternity, captured the title sporting boxers covered with ducks, and hunting boots. Hellams spirited the crowd into singing along as he performed a country-western song. Arriving Alumni were greeted by ban- ners and board decora- tions prepared by or- ganizations on Thurs- day, always a day of The Red Cross was on hand for the annual Blood Drive. President Edward T. Foote lends his arm and contributes to the grand total of 970 pints given by UM. tPhotQ by Jonathan Strain tradi- tion. Stu- dents moved theirlips at the afternoons L i p Synch Compe- tition. Delta Gamma sisters appeared tslap-happyi, per- forming Madonnats Hanky Panky and Elvis was remembered as Lambda Chi brothers highlighted the turning points in his career. These highest- scoring acts also competed in the Alumni Night at the Rat ts lip-synch Show. The Pep Rally was truly a night Ofstars. Yamma-Yamma, Sebastian, Coach Erickson, the Sunsations, Cheerleaders, Hurricanettes, Band of the Hour, fireworks galore, and the boat-burning by Lake Osceola lent to the creation of true Homecoming Spirit! The crowd was ready for the weekend ahead. Students shed their orange and green for black ties and cocktail dresses as they boarded buses for the sold-out Moonlight Masquerade Homecoming Ball on the romantic Atlantic. SeaEscapeis Scandanavian Sun provided the ambiance for a night of stars, a full moon, and at least one marriage proposal. Assistant Dean of Students, Richard Walkerts stir- ring rendition of My Way a la piano bar great tSidiZ dancing and swaying with the waves at the ships three dis- cos, and a small rash of seasickness made the evening unforgettable in the minds of many. While students were sailing away, preparations for the next mornings eparade were underway. The field between the Alpha Tau Omega and Lambda Chi houses served as the overnight base for the fraternity floats and the scene of a massive, spontaneous pre-parade party. As the sun rose over the ocean, floats crossed US 1 t0 the new parade route in South Miami. Parade time was near! Sophomore Brian Tierney of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity con- centrates on a Halloween master- piece during the Pumpkin Carving Contest. Photo by Dave Bergmam Student Life 23