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

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1 4 Homecoming A tacusmdpommd-whimp. Roger Healey of the Sigma Chi fraternity rides atop Whimpy the Wolf. the float that won first place їп the homecoming parade. Ten members of the house maneuvered the quarter-ton canine down the three- quarter mile parade route Fists of Glory. Rowdy Vandal fans raise their fists as a sign of victory at the homecoming bonfire. Enthusiasm rocked the Arboretum, not only for a Vandal victory, but for the cheerleaders, skits and mascots. Tones of silver and gold. The morning sun reflected off of the horn section of the Vandal Marching Band during the homecoming parade. After mar- ching in the parade, the band also performed at halftime.

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now blows through the streets as groups move door to door, soliciting dona- tions from the occupants in the spirit of the season. The time of year was late October, and the holiday was Halloween. In the midst of the earliest “winter” storms in several years, sorority sisters were out poun- ding the cold pavement to make money for UNICEF. The houses in- volved in this particular endeavor, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Alpha Gam- ma Delta. made over $300 for the children. Tina McMurray of AGD said the communi- ty response was hearten- ing and, the return on our investment of time was excellent. It only took us about one-and-a- half hours to cover our part of the сиу.” Sororities weren't the only people making use of Halloween en- thusiasm for charity. At Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity and Targhee Hall, ghosts, goblins and vampires that ordinarily haunt children’s dreams were doing their part to make a better life for kids. TKE, in what was its ninth haunted house, raised funds for the March of Dimes. A newcomer to the field of scaring people, Targhee Hall furthered the cause of Childfind, a national organization that helps locate missing children. Participants in the two events said enthusiasm within their living groups was high. Peo- ple got really excited about decorating the house. In fact. I even thought it was scary looking coming up Nez Perce Drive, what with the fog rolling all around it and all, said Matt Ber- tagnolli, of TKE. Jeff Pullin said Targhee went into its new venture wholeheartedly as well. We had no specific goal in mind, but we were very happy with the results. We hope to make this an annual event to help Childfind.” One would think that holidays such as Hallo- ween and Christmas are just for kids, but older kids enjoyed them too. Some teenagers came to the haunted house, probably just to see what it was like I imagine; but we scared them too. said Todd Olson of TKE. Community caroling ventures gained signifi- cant support from young and old alike during pre- Christmas journeys to local retirement homes. According to Monique Fracz, organizer of one such event, It was real- ly exciting to see how in- volved the seniors get when we came around.“ Despite having December-like weather since early October, arc- tic conditions continued on through Christmas. The cold surroundings did not chill the spirits of carolers who were not going to let a little frost stop them from spreading a little cheer. On campus, the nor- mal Yuletide festivities were underway. Kamikazis and snowmen, Hawaiian shorts and formals abounded, signifying a last big fling before dead week. In what has become a tradition at their two houses, the Gamma Phi's and the Sigma Nu's went on a tree hunt in the forests around Moscow and Troy. The hunt is sort of like a Bovill. Every time we stopped to cut down à tree. everybody drinks. By the time we got home we almost were unable to set the trees up. With the activitics happening around Moscow, Halloween and Christmas were anything but silent nights.“ Despite freezing conditions for both occa- sions, students displayed an ability to make the most of the season by sharing it with those less fortunate. @ Dress code: leather. Halloween is a time for people to let their inhibitions run free, and express themselves by the way they look. And judging from John Powell, Mike Stoneman, Paul Peclikonis and Mike Floyd's at tire, leather seems to be the dress they like best. — Holidays .] 3

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t was a fiery con- spiracy from the very beginning. With more than 40 clubs and organizations playing an active role in the plann- ing of homecoming ac- tivities, everyone from college preppies to graduated yuppies had an iron in the planning of the homecoming fire. Whether behind the scenes or in front of the fans, Vandals of all ages teamed up to set Moscow aflame in a Silver and Gold Blaze.“ “The game plan was simple, said Homecom- ing Chairman Mitch Son- nen. Our goal was to have campuswide in- volvement in homecom- ing by getting participa- tion from as many living groups. service organiza- Royal threesome. Winning Homecoming honors were First Attendant Reagan Davis, Queen Teri Campbell, and Second Attendant Patty Albanese. The trio was elected based on their accomplishments and campus service. tions, students and alumni as possible.“ A week of homecom- ing festivities was literal- ly kicked off by the First Annual Kickoff to Homecoming Fun Run. Nearly 20 UI students, faculty and alumni sported running shoes and sweats to participate in the five-kilometer race around campus. Spon- sored by the Student- Alumni Relations Board, the run both began and ended at the Kibbie Dome after winding its way through the campus core. By Wednesday. Sept. 25, the campus was buz- zing in anticipation of that evening's Homecoming Bonfire Rally. The rally's motto was The Heat is On, and events at the gather- ing proved to be as hot as the bonfire's flames. Head Football Coach Dennis Erickson started the rally off by leading students in a V-A-N-D-A- L cheer. We're going to play like hell and beat Nevada-Reno. he pro- mised the 500 students in attendance, When we go into that locker room at 12:40, Га like to see that student side just packed, scream- ing апа yelling,” Erickson said. We're going to tear the sky down because we are the Big Sky.“ said former cheerleader and football player Dean Davis. In the bonfire skit com- petition, members of the continued Homecoming finale. A dual Elks Club concert by the Robert Cray Band and the King Pins brought homecoming week to a close. The music was a mix- ture of jazzy blues and ‘50s rock. Homecoming ] 5