Bradley University - Anaga Yearbook (Peoria, IL)

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Parent's Weekend Two weekends are set aside each year to honor the unsung heroes of Bradley University, the student's parents. ln the Fall several organizations and University offices combine efforts to pro- vide an entertaining weekend for visiting parents. The Fall weekend is the time when the University honors Bradley Dads. At the opening ceremony on Satur- day, October 23, the award was given for the Outstanding Dad of the Year. The play, The Rainmaker, was performed for parents at a special matinee show. The highlight of the weekend was the evening performance of world famous fe- llllllllllli llll lllllllll I Ill ei ll T 1 v W 'm Y Q.. W male commediane, Phyliss Diller. The Activities Council contracted Diller for the evenings entertainment, and the com- mediane had her audience rolling in the ailes. A Spring Potpurri was the theme for the Spring Parent's Weekend which hon- ored Bradley Moms. Early Saturday, April 23, the award for Mom of the year was given beginning a weekend of fun. Throughout the day on Saturday many events were held to entertain the parents. Following the morning opening ceremony the Parents were given the opportunity to experience a Bradley barbeque on Olin ' 9 i i --:ir l i 1' 7 i 1' 'i 1 f 19' 1 i if i as X 5 ws -A I 1 .li ' 2 1 P 5 X .nf 1 X 1 l' ...rs,. 1 X ' :ll 51' wg rj '1 4 S 4 s ,, ,K -.. slr 'WW s wif' .iff va f.. t . f wx if X Quad. Entertainment was provided throughout the afternoon by various cam- pus and community groups including comedy, music and nostalgia. All the en- tertainment was arranged by Debbie Dempsey of the Activities Council. On Saturday evening the Council worked with the Parents Relations and the Undergraduate Association in the Hawaiann Luau and the evenings enter- tainment, Laughing Stock, and Scott Jones. Parentls Weekend have proved to be a special time at Bradley and each year the enthusiasm grows. -iii- N... ,-

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Homecoming is always a special time at Bradley and the 1983 Homecoming celebration was bigger and better than ever. Homecoming is run by the Activi- ties Council and in the past few years the Steering Committee has been trying to make Homecoming a larger campus event. This year's coordinator was Deb- bie Picchi and she worked hard all year long to make Homecoming a campus wide event. On Wednesday the Homecoming events began with a Happy Hour from 4- 7 at the Lucky Lady. On Thursday Game- fest was held with the Activities Council team winning first place. On Friday a Pep Rally was held for the Basketball game against Drake on Saturday afternoon. The Homecoming game was one of the most exciting games of the year. Bradley beat Drake by a score of 56-52. On that evening the Homecoming Dance was held at the Continental Regency in Peoria and over 600 students attended. The music was provided by Rodewald sound and Lighting and everyone had a great time. All in All, whether you were attending a private party, participating in an event or observing the antics the Homecoming Celebration of 1983 was one of the best with its theme Let the Good Times Roll, which everyone did. Homecoming K gffda' ' -. ,X 43 , i