West Virginia Wesleyan College - Murmurmontis Yearbook (Buckhannon, WV)

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Ready to announce the members of the Homecoming Court, seniors Randy Brown and Scott Zuffelato check their notes. Before their pregame show, the Bobca- dettes participate in the Homecoming parade. Members of the Homecoming Court in- clude. Front Row; Dorina Helnick, Mindy Forman and John Harbert. Back Row: Karen Watkins, Mary Mackenzie, Debbie Dean, Lee Ann Patton, Robin Holt, Nancy Childers, Carolyn Schultz and Suellyn Oskamp. A favorite at any parade. Secretary of State A. James Manchin waves to parade-watchers. 20 Traditions

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There ' s a first time for everything and freshman Sharry Gregory finds out, getting her ID validated at registration by Rod Warner. Explaining capping, senior Thom Smith tells of the sacredness of the ceremony. - (Q ongratulations for a Cap The day finally arrived. She had hardly slept the night before in an- ticipation of the event. She got up early to prepare for family and friends that would soon fill her dorm room. A knock on her door signaled the arrival of the delivery boy from the florist with roses of congratula- tions from her parents. This unusual Saturday morning started similarly for sophomore nurs- ing students on October 1. They were receiving their caps that even- ing, showing their ability to enter a hospital and do their clinical work. Once they finished many of their general requirements, as well as the basic sciences needed for freshmen nursing students, they were invited to become part of the traditional fall ceremony. As each students name was called, they stepped forward to have their cap pinned on. In the mean- time, someone was asked to read a few special quotes as well as thank- yous to parents and loved ones. The tears, nervousness and excite- ment were all part of that evening ' s memory. Each nursing student then knew that they had the confident support of faculty, family and friends as they entered the hospital to beg in actually living what each had chosen as a career. by Amy Mock Traditions 19

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fVluppets Rainbow Connection ' ' Begins Fury Fall came to campus with its bright leaves and crisp air. Along with this came a feeling of excitement as Homecoming festivities began. Weeks of planning turned into a weekend of enjoyment for students and alumni. The spirit came alive with the an- nouncement of the 1983 theme, The Muppets Rainbow Connection With Wesieyn and Friends. Organizations were assigned Muppet characters to portray on their floats and the top secret planning began. One of the first activities was held on Friday October 7, in Wesley Chapel. The Founders Day Convoca- tion, honoring alumni who devoted their lives to fulltime Christian voca- tions, kicked off festivities at 1 1 :00. it was a time for alumni to honor the school, as well as to be honored. Ross and Olive Culpepper gave a replica of the Cokesbury College Bell as a gift in memory of their parents during the ceremony. Two men received honorary degrees at this time. Mr. Robert Scott Foltz, president of Goodwill In- dustries in Pittsburgh, received a Doctor of Humane Letters degree. Mr. Richard Lee Wright, senior pastor at Bridgeport United Methodist Church, received a Doctor of Divinity degree. The final award presentation was the Founders Award. Begun in 1965, the award is presented to distin- guished leaders in a variety of fields. This year ' s recipient was Dale E. Turner, retired pastor and Seattle Citizen of the Year for 1983. Dr. Turner also delivered the sermon en- titled What the World Needs Now. At 6:30, ceremonies began for the queen ' s coronation. The sisters of Sigma Alpha lota set the mood for the evening by performing The Rainbow Connection. The Masters of Ceremony, seniors Randy Brown and Scott Zurrelato, introduced the twelve members of the Freshman Honor Court. The class attendants and five members of the court were then escorted forward. The tense, nervousness of the evening was over upon the an- nouncement of Mindy Forman ' s election as Homecoming Queen. The sisters of Alpha Gamma Delta came to their feet and surrounded the new queen, serenading her with Follow Me. ikl, Atop the Freshman Class float, members of the Homecoming Court ride In the parade. As a member of the Freshman Honor Court, Jannette McCauley awaits the an- nouncement of the queen. Traditions 21