University of Idaho - Gem of the Mountains Yearbook (Moscow, ID)

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A sweet victory. The Homecoming royalty, surrounded by their families and friends, join the crowd as the clock winds down toward the Van- dal victory. The game constantly kept the fans on the edges of their seats. (photo by C. Wendt) Cause for celebration. The Vandals gave their fans plenty to cheer about in the topsy-turvy conference opener. Cheerleaders Handy Schaller and Tia Treskes lead the cheers after a Vandal touchdown. (photo by M. LaOrange) Closing in. After falling behind 31-21 in the third quarter, the Vandals mounted a strong comeback to beat Weber State 35-34. Ron Whittenburg. John Crout and Myron Bishop watch intensely as the Vandals rally from behind. (photo by M. LaOrange) “A salt” on a Wildcat. Freshman Leslie Pucker, portraying Van- dal quarterback Ken Hobart. attacks the “Wicked Weber Wildcat” with a salt shaker. Chris Schreiber played the part of the victim. The skit, put on by Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. was one of many performed during the homecoming bon- fire. (photo by J. Yost) Marching in the rain. While a constant drizzle fell over the mor- ning’s parade, the participants marched on. Sophomore Kristi Aumock. a rifle team member for the Vandal marching band, bears the weather in style. (photo by B. Bain) Homecoming Cont.

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ffoedown continued lined Main Street to watch the traditional homecoming parade. Eagerly anticipating the event, the spectators found various ways to keep warm: some people sipped coffee, others bounced up and down to keep their circulation flowing; some held quiet con- versations with their neighbors; and a few munched on caramel ap- ples sold by the university's Office Education Association. As the music of the Vandal Mar- ching Band drifted up Main Street and sky divers filtered down from heaven, the crowd pushed forward The children, who only ten minutes before had been running and yelling, squeezed between adults in order to get close to the on- coming spectacle. A hush fell over downtown Moscow. “Boom! Boom! Boom!” sang the drum as the marching band loomed into sight. Raising their in- struments to their lips, the musicians blared out Idaho's Fight Song. Instinctively, the crowd began to clap; children mimicked the musicians by marching in place; and a few supporters sang. Closely behind the band followed Terry Armstrong, the parade’s Grand Marshall, and his secret service (ten male students dressed in black trench coats). The homecoming parade offically began. And, what a parade it was. Bands and drill teams from local high schools, junior highs, and clubs braved the elements to entertain the spectators. The crowd definitely appreciated the per- formance: each group was greeted by a round of applause. Numerous clowns, dressed as Santa, Miss Piggy, Sylvester the Cat, and other famous characters, darted in- termittently from behind the bands, drill teams, and floats. Children squealed in delight as they reached out to touch this living fan- tasy. A whole array of politicians and political hopefuls, including 12 Homecoming Cont. Governor John Evans, partcipated in the events. ..find floats. Not as many as one would see in the Rose Bowl Parade, but enough to make it a gala event Vandal football players, charac- terized as cowboys with white hats, and Weber State Wildcats, charac- terized as pussy cats, dominated the theme of all the floats. Joe Van- dal, riding a gigantic Rainier bot- tle, lassoed a wildcat in one float. The amount of time spent building these floats was evident. Even the nuns from St. Mary’s demonstrated their loyalty and dedication to the UL One nun, dressed in her traditional habit, rode her bike from one end of Main to another with a sign, Say a Prayer for Idaho,” tacked onto the cycle seat. It was not just a university homecoming parade; it was a com- munity event. The city exhibited its love for the university. And then it was over. Main Street became merely a street again as the crowd dissolved ... time for foot- ball. Nearly 15,000 people crowded into the Kibbie Dome to watch Idaho and Weber State's Big Sky opener. The Dome pulsated tension for it was Idaho's homecoming game, and the fans wanted a vic- tory. Weber State led through most of the game with its more balanced attack, while Idaho's aerial acrobatics kept the Vandals within striking distance. And, strike they did. Trailing 31-21, fleet-footed Vic Wallace hauled in two Ken Hobart touchdown passes for a 35- 31 Idaho lead with less that eight minutes remaining. Weber State added a field goal and Idaho held on for a fitting one point victory. The game proved to be a thriller in more ways than one. Yes, fate smiled warmly on the homecoming festivities. Other than a rainy Saturday morning, Mother Nature blessed the Palouse with sunshine, while the Vandals top ped off the weekend with an ex- citing victory over Weber State. Could we have asked for more? Nicolette Carrell

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obby socks, bell-bottoms, platform shoes, mini-skirts B and fatigues — fashions come and go like money and Robert Redford, but the students at Idaho dressed to suit their unique personalities. Though most studen- ts tried to keep in step with the current fashions, they always kept comfort in mind, Consequently, a wide variety of styles could be seen on campus. In keeping with comfort and fashion many students, men and women, liked the bulky hand-knit sweaters as a basic for their winter wardrobe. However, for the first time in over a decade, blue jeans were no longer the fashion essen- tial. Instead, dress slacks and cords At the top. On the roof of the SUB, Sally Ford and Mark Rabdau pose together exhibiting the trend toward more coordinated out- fits. Students were buying clothes with a certain look in mind rather than mix and match. l 4 Fashion were the mainstay in men’s and women's clothing. The shift from blue jeans reflec- ted the overall trend of dressing better. No longer were jeans, a t- shirt and tennis shoes the common style of dress. According to Kristie Harden, manager of Jay Jacob's at the Palouse Empire Mall, “students are more conscientious about how they look.” “Students are shopping more for outfits. They’re more pulled together — they‘re starting to think more about accessorizing,” she ad- ded. Unlike other years, there had not been a dramatic change from last year's fashions to this year's. The ruffles and flounces were still Warming up. On the Ad Hill. Dan Nordquist and Rose Kavan stretch out in their lavender and grey jogging sults. In the past, sweats have been worn just for exercise; however, combined with an Izod shirt. many students wore them to class. personal touch Students dress in comfort, style popular; although, they had been toned down and tailored. Preppy may have been a little stronger but it wasn't overwhelming. “Students like the preppy look, but they're getting into a little more color,” said Harden. Bright, rich, full colors seemed to be a major trend this year. Another new trend this year was the women’s “tuxedo” style for everyday or evening wear. Overall students were dressing better. They were dressing for com- fort and for themselves. “That's basically what fashion is — dressing to suit your own per- sonality,” said Harden. Photos by: Penny Jerome and Monte LaOrange.