Ball State University - Orient Yearbook (Muncie, IN)

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With the ture of prizes, Gina Wantz sings ‘‘My Funny Valentine’’ for the Homecoming Talent Search. The competition enabled students to display their talents and win scholar- ships for their ability. Instead of having a Twister game, students pack themselves into a Vega wagon during Homecoming festivities. It took a team of 24 to win first place in the competition. ma) SAT Andrew Johnston eRocky Rothrock Gregory Shaver Kick-off games open with the passing of the lei, an art Randy Abend- schien, Jolene Zimmer- man, Tony Maddox and Elizabeth Smyjunas find requires nimble feet and solid concentration. Homecoming’s Hawaiian theme also required some patience’ from Participants as the weather rained on some of the week’s activities. 20 Homecoming

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eAndrew Johnston 1905 Distinguished blunts G taciyn avis Gani Alex De i arin Rocky Rothrock Off with a bang, the bed race sent Garfield’s creator, Jim Davis, was students careening down University the chairman and focal point for a Andrew Johnston Avenue at high speed in search of Homecoming glory. Teams battled ‘frostbite’ as 50 degree weather nip- ped at exposed arms and legs decked out in Hawaiian shirts and shorts. slightly damp Homecoming parade through town. Davis’ success at car- tooning rose with the addition of a new strip, U.S. Acres, a humorous view of life on the farm. Homecoming® 19

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Gregory Shaver Larry ‘Bud’ Melman and one of his bloride ‘‘Melmanettes’’ fire up the crowd at Emens Auditorium during the Homecoming talent search. The show’s audience suffered through numerous technical difficulties, but the comedian had the crowd laughing at his ‘‘Melman Strength Test.’’ continued formed and President Worthen asked the students to support the Cards at Saturday's game. The much-heralded performance by Larry “Bud” Melman at Friday’s Stu- dent Talent Search was dampened by his late arrival at Emens Auditorium and his less-than-friendly remarks when he could not read his cue cards. The show experienced technical dif- ficulties, and Indianapolis senior Brian Adamson had to give his rendi- tion of “Desperado” twice because of sound problems. Adamson won the first place award as best male vocalist. The true bright spot of the week was Ball State’s performance against Northern Illinois. The Cards shut out their opponent 29-0 in their first Homecoming victory since 1981. Coach Paul Schudel praised the players for their “mistake-free” play- Homecomin queen Becky Krebs is escorted by Brett Prather after the halftime crowning ceremony. The Cardinals defeated Northern Illinois 29-0 to cap the week of events. Rocky Rothrock Weather dampens festivities ing and said the team played an im- pressive defensive game. Despite the quality of the game, the crowd of 10,125 thinned noticeably at half time. While the weather played havoc with the “best-laid plans,” the Student Center Programming Board gave an extraordinary effort to Homecoming and scheduled so many events that some, such as the “Surfin’ BSU” din- ner, were overlooked by most of the residence hall members. Although at times the weather seemed to flounder, Valparaiso junior Robert Flude, director of publicity for the Homecoming steering committee, said sales from Homecoming items were strong. Unlike the weather, 1500 buttons bearing the slogan, “I got leied when Ball State played,” gave a predictable performance and sold out early. @ Homecominge 1