Bridgewater State University - Alpha Yearbook (Bridgewater, MA)

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Homecoming ' 86 The winners of the Homecoming Parade Float Competition were the Stu- dent Alumni Relations Council, winning Third Place; the Student Government Association, winning Second Place, and First Place went to the Sigma Chi Fraternity. The heartbreak story of the Parade centered around the four floats the Alumni Office helped to sponsor; The Class of ' 87 King and Queen Nominees float, the Young Alumni Float, the Athletic Hall of Fame float (assisted by the Greek Council) and Stu- dent Alumni Relations Council float. The floats were constructed primarily of cardboard material, and just minutes prior to the start of the parade, strong gusty winds blew the float over, spewing cardboard onto the field behind the Kel- ly Gym. Only the SARC float managed to stay together, and went on to win third prize in the float competition. A dramatic come-from-behind victory in the Homecoming Game versus Worcester State College provided an ex- citing and happy conclusion to Bridgewater ' s Homecoming Weekend. Tailgating parties was one of the many events students got together and enjoyed themselves dur- ing Homecoming. Shown here are Front Row: Bret Morgan, Tom Devin, Andy Thomas, Rob Sarnie. Second Row: Nicole Burtilete, Scott Conner, Gene Rosenthall, Mike Brewer, Jim Turner, Jim Rounie. Back Row: Dexter Murray, Jim Letourneau, Rich Gately, Tim Katz. h 28

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Homecoming ' 86 Back To The Future. A renewed sense of pride and spirit on the Bridgewater State College campus made this year ' s Homecoming Celebration, held on the weekend of November 1, a little extra special. Planning for this year ' s Homecoming began just after last year ' s Celebration was over. Planning so early was a change, however, last year ' s Homecom- ing Committee chairperson Dan Darcy felt that new fresh ideas were needed as well more manpower to help plan and put on the entire weekend. This year ' s Homecoming Committee Chairperson was SGA Vice President Erin McDer- mott, and helped to organize this year ' s extravaganza. A major highlight of the Homecoming Celebration was Homecoming parade, held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m., which was coordinated by Parade Chairperson Mike Volpone, who was last year ' s Heritage Day Parade Chairperson. The Parade included eight floats, a marching band, and President Emeritus Adrian Rondileau as Honorary Parade Marshal. Monster Mash Dash, sponsored by the Program Committee, was a new event added to the Homecom- ing agenda. As one of the participants, Elaine Flaherty was a bug being chased by a can of Raid. Oohs and Aahs for Bridgewater ' s royalty. Homecoming King and Queen were announced during the halftime at the Homecoming Football Game. The honors went to seniors Heidi Berry and John Pozerski. 27

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While holding Tower of Boyden, Jim Lampasona, SARC President, tells Mike Feltman how to make the the structure more sturdy. SARC won third prize in the float competition. The Alumni Tent at the Football field offered brunch and entertainment for the Alumni, Staff and Administration at Bridgewater. The Homecoming Bonfire was the center of at- traction during Friday night ' s Pep Rally. It is spon- sored each year by the Sigma Chi Fraternity. 29