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

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At the SUB. the Borah Theater presented the box office hit, The Big Chill Also on Friday. a small audience was treated to a performace by Teresa Trull and Barbara Higbee. The duo’s Homecoming singing concert was fresh. professional and energetic Saturday morning, the Main Street Deli served the Homecoming warm-up breakfast. Braving the cold October air parade followers flocked to Main Street to catch a glimpse of the floats and per- formers. The parade’s theme was “The Campaign Trail to Victory’ and many political candidates took advantage of the Situation to make an appearance just raditiona before election day The winning float in the parade competi- tion was a winged football that featured Homecoming Queen Birkenberger and her court, The float was designed by Delta Tau Delta and Delta Delta Delta The unusual cool temperatures of early October brought people closer together. The crowd watched the parade armed with coats, umbrellas and slickers and huddled together for warmth. And after all the spirit of Homecoming was the blending of the old and the new. And the chilly temperatures brought people together like nothing else could Frank Hill 1 Icy winds, freezing temperatures and overcast skies did little to discourage people from turning out to see the parade. Families huddled close together to cut down the chill as they watched the floats and entries in the parade. (Photo by D, Gilbert- son) Homecoming was a time for all students and alumni to get involved. Living groups par- ticipated by decorating their houses and hanging posters in the Kibble Dome. Jana Habiger nails up a spirit poster on the Alpha Gamma Delta house prior to the Homecoming game. (Photo by M. Kimberling)

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Many people went to extreme mesures to enjoy f the parade. Members of Targhee Hall braved the . wind and cold to dress differently. Despite the bad weather, all had a good time. (Photo by D. Gilbertson) To many Moscow residents, the Homecoming parade brought back memories of Homecoming celebrations of yesteryear. Evelyn White views the parade from inside a Main Street shop. (Photo by D. Gilbertson) Children took special delight in watching the parade. Wrap- ped in blankets, two young boys braved the elements to get as close to the street as possible. (Photo by D. Gilbert- son)

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t Was a quiet evening, almost too a The crisp, rustling leaves were blown down the empty streets by gloomy. whining gusts Mysterious figures moved slowly in the shadows In every nook and dark empty space an evil presence was felt. It was the darkness of the celebration of Halloween Halloween pumpkins were sliced. tor- tured and given a variety of menacing grins Even though it seemed like an evening of terror, the masquerade holiday. was far from dismal. It was an evening in which people could live their fantasies and exer- cise their creativity. It was a time for everyone to forget their real worlds and venture into the unexpected The Son of Mardi Gras houls mipht out On the Saturday night before Halloween the annual Son of Mardi Gras was held at the Hotel Moscow This pre-Mardi Gras celebration was held to raise money for Mardi Gras and to give all Muscovites an opportunity to come together for fun and socializing. Nearly 500 people attended. and about $500 was rais- ed. David Geise’s creative process and design class pitched in and helped a great deal with the decorations and set up everything in two hours In the competition for costumes Frankenstein came out the winner with Godzilla and Gumby close behind The costumes were so memorable, even the ones we didn't pick.” said Charlotte Buchanan, a coordinator for the affair. She also noted how she was impressed with people’s endurance to withstand their con- fining costumes. The Law School students had an oppor- tunity to put aside their studious images at a party of their own, while once again Upham Hall became the social center for the dorms when it threw another successful party. The Sigma Nu fraternity held its an- nual little sister costume party and enter- tained its “families” with pumpkin carving contests and liquid libations, Despite the weekend of high activity the campus buzzed on Halloween night with parties and exchanges and children ran door to door collecting their cherished sweet treats. Halloween was definitely one holiday that could be remembered by smiles and fun, and only a few squashed pumpkins. 0 celebration was a popular ac- tivity for students, Decked out in a variety of costumes, students danced the night away. (Photo by M. Kimber- ling) Students went all out for Halloween. Dressed in fishnet, Mark Hays fits right in with the rest of the girls at the Son of Mardi Gras party, (Photo by M. Kimberling)