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

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The brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity demonstrate their choreo- graphic talents in the organized cheer competition. Photo by Dave Bergmam Sunset and Red Roads in South Miami became the stage for ttA Kalei- doscope of Nations and Traditions as parade-goers, students, faculty and alumni lined the streets in anticipa- tion. Suddenly the normally traffic- filled streets hosted floats and stu- dents representing Scotland, Egypt, the Orient, and the good tole US. of A., to name just a few. The score was 45-0. Over fifty thousand fans watched the Pittsburgh Panthers shrivel in this Homecoming shut-out victory for the tCanes. Noth- ing could culminate the events better than a win in the Orange Bowl. The score was not only a display of ath- letic excellence by our football team, but a reflection of the spirit and fun had by the University community during the preceding events. The following morning marked the awaited announcements. Who won what? Delta Phi Epsilon, Hecht Residential College and Tau Beta Sigma band honorary repeated their first place overall Victories from the preceding year in the sorority, resi- dence halls, and independent catego- Student Life 24 HOMECOMING ries,respectively. It came down to one point that upset Pi Kappa Alpha and brought tears to anxious brothers of Zeta Beta Tau as they accepted their first place overall trophy in the frater- nity division. The Home- coming Executive Committee was in full force to present their trophies and to congratulate the or- ganizations 0n mak- ing Homecoming 1990 a Kaleidoscope of FUN for all! From the first donation of blood to the slaugh- tering 0f the Pan- thers, KALEIDO- SCOPE gave memo- ries t0 UM that no one could soon for- get!

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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

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The Dennis Ehckson Show came to the University Center Plaza duhng Homecoming. Yamma Yamma, in Iron Arrow wear, gives the coach a hand as they interview a student. tPhoto by Michael Row Former Miss Florida Sandy Frick assists the Homecoming committee as she asks contestant Samantha Stevens questions during the Miss UM competition. tPhoto by Michael Royt Student Life 25