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

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18 ain fell off and on P afternoon as high winds ripped through the banners and posters for Musical Chairs for Africa. Although Mother Nature, among other things, hurt this effort toward famine relicf. the hope Bob Geldof orginated three months earlier with Live Aid shone brightly in those who were present. Originally, the plan was to get 5,000 UI students to play in the world's largest game of musical chairs. An un- forseen insurance con- flict, however, forced the number allowed to par- ticipate down to 100. It was then decided to pick one person from each group that had someone registered. owever, even this didn’t quite work out. Event organizer Terri Lynch said, ' We ex- pected to get 100 par- ticipants, one from each living group or organiza- tion registered, and a crowd of spectators on Sunday. but that didn't materialize. U.S. for Africa. Behind the determination and hard work that went into the event, a spirit of friendship prevailed. Eileen Sterling. Melanie Matthews and Melanie Mason of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority were among the living group particpants. AGD recieved the most living group participa- Поп points. The problems stemm- ed mostly from miscom- munication between organizers and раг- ticipants and between organizers and their underwriters. Many students misunderstood the starting time for the event, close to 200 show- ing up at Wick's field at noon when the event was not to start until 2 III. Unfortunately, at that time, wet weather kept the majority of par- ticipants at home and the chairs weren't set up until 3 p.m. While we had a good turnout for the original registration, I think the weather and disappointment over the change in plans dampen- ed the enthusiasm of the participants somewhat, Lynch said. Students present dur- ing the program offered differing views on causes of and possible solutions to the events travails and their role in the famine relief effort. Stephanie Sheard, pre- sent to represent the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority, said. Every lit- tle bit counts, and for famine relief to work, so- meone has to care and we are showing that we care by being here.“ Terryl Sharples, also of AGD, said, ''There is definitely some sort of enthusiasm here that could rub off on others, who knows, maybe something bigger will come from this.“ Wade Howland, a spectator, also thought that the event could pro- vide ideas for other pro- jects for Africa. This will make people think a little bit, and if some peo- ple donate because of it then the poor turnout won't be as bad.“ Lynch echoed this feel- ing. “I hope that we do some good here. It's too bad about the poor tur- nout. This event could hopefully be a catalyst for others in this area to follow our example.“ Thus, while problems plagued the event. human санои made Musical Chairs for Africa a success. ©

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Таши: Dan Carlson shows there is more to tuba playing than breathing. He and other members of the tuba section of the Vandal Mar- ching Band bare a little skin and attempt to catch some rays dur- ing the homecoming parade. Real butter please. Chefs from University Inn carved this 200 pound bust of Joe Van- dal out of butter to show their support for the Vandals. It anda WSU Cougar were on display at the hotel for a number of weeks. What a drag. Skits played a large part in the festivities at the homecoming bonfire. Greg Harrell and Ron Gerhardstein of Targhee Hall show off their other personalities In a revealing scene. Together again. Young and old gathered to watch people and floats pass by during the homecoming parade. While many people stood and braved the cold, these two fans found it easler and wiser to endure the cold while sitting. —Homecoming |] 7

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Жанр ол. E air remained, and the music stopped. Left were Cathy Holmes and Shari Miller, Holmes being dubbed the winner. For sur viving to the end she won a trip to the Carribean. Retail reliance. As with all of the various Aid for Africa” events, merchandising represented a sizable portion of the revenues generated for ‘Musical Chairs For Africa. Sweatshirts and T-shirts, design- ed by TKO Productions of Moscow, graced participants and fashioned-mined onlookers alike. Songs for the big chair. Three bands performed at Guy Wicks Field. The Gwinyai Dance and Sulcutai Marimba Band led off the performances, Lora Lue Chioradye playing the African equivalent of a vibraphone. — Musical Chairs ] 9