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

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Continued hadn’t come around.’’ The bonfire provided a blazing background for the crowning of Homecoming Queen Terryl Shar- ples of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. I can’t believe I’ve won this so- called title,’’ she said. ‘‘It’s really exciting and an honor, but I’m still Terryl. I’m still me.’’ Also highlighting bonfire activi- ties was the annual skit competi- tion. Fresh off active showings in GDI Week, Houston, Targhee and Borah Halls placed first, second and third respectively. The third annual GDI Week coincided with Homecoming, lending support to both events, McFadden said. An ‘‘Uptown Celebration’? added to the Homecoming agenda also helped increase participation. Friday night, as street lights be- gan to flick on and the day began to die in downtown Moscow, Main Street came alive to the sounds of two local bands— Fourplay and the Rockafellers. What McFadden called ‘‘a surpris- ingly large crowd’’ danced from 5 p.m. to midnight. McFadden said students en- joyed the new ‘“‘twist’’ to tradi- tional Homecoming activities. Freshman Joe Hughes agreed. It was a good idea to get every- one together outside for something 14 Homecoming Home Early like this,’’ he said. The Uptown Celebration was only a warm-up for bigger doings on Saturday morning. Despite un- seasonably cold temperatures and a less-than-favorable weather out- look for the day, Saturday morn- ing found the Vandal Marching Band poised and ready to begin the Homecoming parade. In his sixth decade at the univer- sity, Grand Marshall Jim Lyle fol- lowed the marching musicians down Main Street. Following closely behind were 67 assorted mobile entries consisting of floats, bands and political candidates. “Tt went over very well,’’ said parade organizer Jim Rice. ‘‘I was impressed by the amount of com- munity involvment.”’ Although community participa- tion was high, the Sept. 20 parade date left only a short time for stu- dents to build Homecoming floats. As a result, only 13 of more than 30 campus living groups paraded entries down Main Street. Members of Beta Theta Pi, Gam- ma Phi Beta and Theta Chi teamed up to win the float com- petition. After the parade, onlookers and fans moved indoors to the Kibbie Dome for the weekend’s main event: the clash of the Cal State Fullerton Titans and Vandals. According to Coach Keith Gil- bertson, defense was the key to the Vandal’s game plan. “Our guys played a fantastic defensive game all day,’’ he said. ““When they went into the locker room at halftime, I was a little concerned being down 17-9, but we kept it up through the second half and the offense came back. ’ Using a play previously en- dorsed by Washington State Head Coach Jim Walden, the Vandals winning touchdown brought them to a 25-17 victory. Just proves its never too early in the year or late in the game fora celebration, especially Vandal style.

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How do you feel about an early homecoming? Having Homecoming on Sept. 20 allowed us to include some new activities. Mary Kay McFadden With it coming so early, we had little or no time to prepare for it. Toni Denny If we had more time to work on floats, maybe the parade wouldn’t be so boring. Teresa Gunter WwODSWOL I like an early Homecoming. It should be at the beginning of the year when every- body arrives. Derek Flynn Bul Here Comes ‘‘the Guv’’ The parade provided a backdrop for po- litical candidates in an election year. Two months after his Homecoming appear- ance, Cecil Andrus beat opponent David Leroy in the Idaho gubernatorial race. (Snyder) Kappa-ing Off Decorations Homecoming’s Sept. 20 arrival did not deter student participation completely. Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority joined other Greek houses in ‘dressing up”’ the campus. (Snyder) Homecoming [3

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Fired-Up Crowd Students sat in the pre-dusk gloom to light a fire for the Vandal football team. The bonfire featured skits by living groups and the naming of the Homecom- ing Queen. (Hayes) Uptown Fashions Homecoming’s newest addition was the Uptown Celebration. The event featured dancing and music by the Rockafellers and Fourplay. The celebration began with a fashion show by the Prichard Gallery, featuring student modeis like Mary Heffner. (Snyder) Stokin’ Joe Joe Vandal played host at the Homecom- ing bonfire to what was, according to Mary Kay McFadden, the largest au- dience in many years to witness the naming of the Homecoming Queen. (Hayes) Homecoming Queen: Terryl Sharples, Alpha Gamma Delta Parade Grand Marshall: Jim Lyle, first full-time, UI Alumni Director Float Winner: Beta Theta Pi, Gamma Phi Beta, Theta Chi Poster Winner: Phi Gamma Delta Game Attendance: 12,500 Homecoming 15