Belmont Abbey College - Spire Yearbook (Belmont, NC)

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PREPARATION FOR Basketball games, bonfires and Parents are just some of the things that go into the production of the Homecoming. Add- ing to the excitement of the already hec- tic Homecoming weekend is the advan- tage of the simultaneous occurance of Parents Weekend. Preparations for these events undertook everything from the terrific homecoming committee, who guaranteed smooth sailing, to cleaning the room so as to impress Mom and Pop. Events got started off Thursday night with the ever popular Abbey Olympics. Holding up their tradition of athletic ex- cellence, the junior class once again dominated a field of worthy competitors. Clad in Hiawiian attire, the triumphant juniors, ran, jumped and tugged their way to victory. Gallent efforts were also put forth by the senior class who showed sur- prising strong nerves after 4 years of Ab- bey life to go on to win the lifesaver toss. Events continued as parents arrived throughout the weekend with replinish- ing supplies of food and money. Parents were kept busy with tours, dinners and meetings with friends, teachers and even Dr. Dempsey. People could be found run- ning from an afternoon Rugby game to a bit slower passed old times Basketball game. Alumni also added to the weekend activities and found themselves trans- formed back to their days at the Abbey. Parents were also given the opportunity to see their childrens theatrical talents with the productions of Caberet and Cole. It also gave the Abbey a chance to show off the excellent Abbey Players to students and alumni alike. Finally, Mom and Dad got to find out what took up most of their childrens time during the fraternities open house. On their best be- havior tried to live down their parents Animal House impression of fraterni- ties. All of these things plus every indi- vidual experience went into making Homecoming ' 85 a very memorable week- end. The Sophomores fought a tough battle at Olympic Night, although lost to Juniors in this decisive Tug-of-war match. Seniors play an important role in Student Life. At Olympic Night. Mary Beth Hunt awaits someone to pass her lifesaver to.

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To entertain the Homecoming crowd the Abbey Players performed a variety of show tunes. M iflfe, (tfi - 3 4t - l ■£% I (1 i tjlfcii ' « 0 ill tt 1 I- , A ,. 11 i Mm wp fc .-STCS-f The Homecoming dance provided extra excitement to a fun filled weekend. Here the band calls the crowd to its feet for one more Dance. Homecoming weekend would not be complete with- out a reigning queen. Here the 1985 Queen Colleen McCaffery awaits the selection with her Father. HOMECOMING

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Being ihal Homecoming and Parents Week- end coincide. Abbey students were given the opportunity to demonstrate their talents. The Cabaret provided Susanna Filson with lust such an opportunity. Not all the dancing was done in the Haid during home coming. The Seniors showed great form in their win- ning Relay team. Homecoming was more than just a game. Many of the weekend visitors enjoyed themselves at an afternoon Rugby game. The freshman even got into the act during the pre homecoming Olympic night. Here Tim and Molly show that concentration is the Key to Victory. HOMECOMING 19