Ball State University - Orient Yearbook (Muncie, IN)

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THE BED RACE draws much attention, but Tracy Grubbs still finds other interests. Students pushed, pulled and pufted their way down McKinley Avenue during the popular event. Vee, s.- , I 2' 1 W in Coach Dwight Wallace and the football team were not enough to make up the huge deficit. But even the injured players limped, moaned and groaned along to conga music. Man, this just ain't my style, said one of the players. Party! someone yelled as President Robert Bell took the podium. What's happened to my 'quality educa- tion program?' responded Bell. I guess that can wait until Monday, so enjoy yourselves this weekend, he said. This is just great. lt's a perfect lead to a perfect homecoming, said Bell. Pink goosebumps covered long, slender legs as contestants waited for the results of Thursday's legs contest. The legs contest was the main attraction during the Day and Night in the Village. University Avenue was blocked off so the men and women could strut their stuff for the appreciative spectators. Pairs of pants on display in the Ball Stores' win- dow took second billing to the pairs of legs parading outside in shorts and gym trunks. Go for the gold! cried an excited spec- tator as another Roaring '20s fad was brought to life. The goldfish eating contest was set, appropriately, for noon on Friday- -lunchtime. Goldfish eating proved to be more popular as a spectator sport, but a few brave souls vowed to devour the scaled snacks. Goldfish peered out of aquariums and fish bowls at the growing crowd. To the dismay of the spectators--and the relief of the participants and goldfish--the covered cups were only filled with goldfish crackers. But a few determined diners dipped into the aquariums and pulled out their slimy l8Homecoming T COFIL prey. Goldfish were held high overhead, dropped earthward and, with a gulp and a groan, were gone. The homecoming musical revue, Plen- ty of '20s, featured the dances, music and costumes of the Roaring '20s. The crown- ing of the 1981 Homecoming queen followed the show. Jackie Radpour, Kokomo senior, was crowned queen. Last year's queen, Carolyn Cahill and President Bell crowned the new queen. The Toasting the '20s theme took on a new meaning as the homecoming weekend started. Students, alumni and faculty were Toasting the '20s, as well as just about anything else that moved. Tequilla sunrise parties at sunrise and 9 a.m. kegs of beer greeted the morning sun on Saturday. Only the sounds of the sirens could pierce the blaring stereos to an- nounce the coming of the parade. Led by old-fashioned police cars and fire trucks, the parade wound from downtown Muncie through campus. The Ball State Marching Band, vintage calliope and several area high school bands provided the music. Floats, horse patrols, twirlers and a Shriner's motorized trike patrol provided the entertainment. Cardinal and white jerseys swarmed the crimson and white jerseys of Northern ll- linois as the Cardinals coasted to a 23-0 homecoming win. To the delight of the 16,879 homecom- ing fans, Ball State thrashed the Huskies defensively and offensively. Northern Illinois rushed for minus seven yards against the Cardinal defense. Northern lllinios quarterbacks were sack- ed six times. Ball State entered the contest with one CONTINUED

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THE HOMECOMING parade features everything from timely fashions to Puff, the bike-riding dog. Students, faculty and area residents woke early forthe morning parade. Mike Yoder in win over highly regarded McNeese State and two Mid-American Conference losses. University of Toledo trounced the Car- dinals 40-O and Ohio University edged Ball State 30-27. Ball State totaled 324 yards on offense. Terry Lymon scored one touchdown as he rushed for a game-high 73 yards. Quarter- back Doug Freed caught a crowd-pleasing pass for another touchdown after he had pitched out to tailback Mark Warlaumant. Kicker Mike Shafer kicked two extra points and three field goals to finish the Cardinal scoring attack. Fans waved red and white banners and hats as the Cardinals sprinted toward the locker rooms. The crimson and white of the Huskies' uniforms covered the black and blue of the battered players. After watching the colorful activities of the homecoming game, students, alumni and Muncie residents were treated to one of the most colorful entertainers--Red Skelton. Skelton had performed three shows dur- ing his last visit for Homecoming 1977. Skelton quickly sold out Saturday even- ing's University Gym performance and then sold outa second show scheduled for Sunday at Emens Auditorium. Muncie will be a really nice town--if they ever get it finished, said Skelton. Skelton used this joke five years ago in his shows, as well. This is really a prosperous area. l hear the White River is running three days a week now, said Skelton. Skelton pantomimedfverbamimed and joked his way through his three-hour show. l was in a crowd of people the other day and some guy yelled, 'Hey, Red 20 Homecoming C0ht. Skelton is in the crowd.' Everybody turned around and looked at me and l got real embarrassed--l almost wish l hadn't said anything, said Skelton. Skelton's impressions of looking at a new baby, a little boy and a fisherman and the famous Guzzler's Gin commercial were just a few of the crowd-pleasing acts. Politics is like a Texas steer. There's a point here, a point here--and a lot of bull between, said Skelton. Skelton's Pledge of Allegiance brought the crowd to its feet during both per- formances. Skelton played the part of a teacher explaining to his children the true meaning behind the Pledge of Allegiance. rx Skelton expressed his feelings about the phrase under God being included in the pledge. Since l was a little boy, our great coun- try has added two states and the pledge has added two words. Wouldn't it be a shame if this were thought of as a prayer and taken out of our schools, too? asked Skelton. Skelton ended his Sunday show, as with all of his programs, with a simple, Good- night, and may God bless. lt was still afternoon, but the cheering audience giv- ing Skelton his fifth standing ovation did not seem to mind. Darkness settled in quickly after Skelton's Sunday show. Alumni packed cars for the long drive home, and students trudged to Bracken Library to do the study- ing they should have done the week before. But last week was homecoming and the darkness only reminded them of the color- ful events, colorful costumes and colorful personalities that made up Homecoming 1981 .U byStephen Ferry