University of Washington - Tyee Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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SEAFAIR Enjoying Summer Fun Underneath The Seattle Sun » IT'S NOT EXACTLY ihc latest in transportation but it gets him through the parade all right Scafair. Seattle's favorite celebration of summer was held for the 37th time last year and Scattlites couldn't have asked for better weather. Sunbathing, swim- ming. barbeques. and relaxing were the order of the day. One of the highlights of the week-long festival was the Sea- fair Torchlight Parade along Fourth and Fifth Avenues downtown. Over 300.000 peo- ple were present to take in the glorious spectacle of tens of thousands of small twinking lights as well as marching bands, drill teams, precision motorcyclists, and horses. The crowd was also entertained by the Scafair Clowns and Scafair Pirates who brought many a smile to the faces of children along the parade route. People not only lined the streets but sat atop bus shelters, hung out of windows, climbed trees, and sat on each other’s shoulders to get a peck at the visual feast that was before them. The crowd was equally pleased with the Husky Marching Band and Rally Squad, their cheers flying into the warm night air as the UW entourage passed by. In between bands and clowns, the crowd oohed and aahed at the numerous floats adorned with lights and Scafair royalty, all sponsored by local and non-local businesses. The UW was well represent- ed in the Scafair court. Scafair - TWO PARACHUTISTS head for a water landing on I.ake Washington. SEAFAIR Queen Julie Anne Warrick and Princesses Dec Hcrmanson (Miss Ballard) and Lori Burk- hard (MissSeattle Kiwanis)all attended the University. An even greater num- ber of UW students and other Scattl- lites were spectators at Scafair's oth- er main at- traction. the Emerald Cup Unlimited Hydroplane Race. An- other crowd of over 300.000 lined the shores of Lake Washing- ton. cither on the beach, float- coniinucd... » EVERY BODY LOVES A P R DE and th» young spectator is no excep- tion as he waves his souvenir flag to the passing groups.

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 Student Life » AT A SMALL GATHERING in Hag- gett Hall, seven friends meet to talk about life around campus. Bob Coury photo. “Hey, you going to the party tonight? There's going to be a live band and lots of dancing. ” “Yep, I’m going. I need a break from studying all week. I had two midterms today and I need to relax.” You wanna go to dinner before the party? I know a really good place for pizza or we could have it delivered. ” “Sounds good to me. I have to go to the HUB and get my lecture notes. 1 missed my 8:30 twice this week and I have a test on Monday. Do you want to go with me?” “Sorry I can % I’ve got to get home and do my laundry if I want something clean to wear tonight. See ya. ” ‘Bye.’ by Marguerite Perner ATTRACTED BY THE ROAR of the Thundcrboots at Seafair. two bicyclists stop long enough to watch the races. Kevin M. Lohmnn photo. run

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i A DAY AT THE HYDRO races isn't » SF.AFAIR STREET VENDORS complete without rubbing on the tan- peddle their wares of balloons, horns, ning oil. cotton candy, and flags. « V NO I -SO- SCARY pirate thrills the crowds at the Chinatown parade. SEAFAIR