Cameron University - Wichita Yearbook (Lawton, OK)

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omad Cameron’s 1986 Homecoming was an overall success, according to Morgan Pilkington. More than 250 people attended the dance held at the FOP Lodge. The Bonfire Dance Friday in the gym brought out more than 150 people. Many other activities were held in connection with Homecoming week. Seventeen clubs competed in the overall sweepstakes for best club. ROTC won the overall title for best club on campus, followed by Alpha Gamma Delta. The second runner- up title was shared by the Aggie Club, Student Home Economics Association (SHEA), and Chi Lambda. Trent Hunt placed first in the men’s division of the hamburger eating contest, while Kim Caldwell placed first in the women’s division. SHEA received first in the building decorating contest. Second went to ROTC, and third went to AGD. Chi Lambda won the scavenger hunt, while the Data Processing Management Association placed se- cond and the Aggie Club third. The obstacle course was won by RAIN ON THEIR PARADE. The Aggie Club members still shine even with a little rain Homecoming Week Termed Big Success By S tudents the Baptist Student Union. ROTC placed second and the Society of Physics Students placed third. ROTC’s Thomas Cronin won the male title for best legs and Rena Saddler, representing the Interfaith Council, won the female division. The parade which was supposed to be held on Saturday was cancelled. ‘Before | made the decision | con- sulted with our sponsors. We could not see ruining the band equipment. There were a lot of things we had to take into account,’’ Pilkington said. A police escort led the floats back to the football field. Beverly Davis, wife of Cameron’s president, was the grand marshall of the mini- parade, which consisted of nine floats, Mrs. Davis’ car. President Davis’ car, two queen candidates’ cars, and the Aggie Club members on horseback. The floats were judged, and Chi Lambda’s Beaker Phone won first place. The Business Club won se- cond and the Society of Physics Students took third. From Collegian Reports CATCH THAT BALL. Kathy Huyssoon gives it all she has to get thot catch. ng oar badtvbaaciALb NOAA nal bhceebAnid RA SlUiah bd RE seer ae tanh Pic 6) nd nts al ateh a i Do hes AE NE We : . 7 4 ; 4 :

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Christmas Festivities Include Tree Decorating Contests A new celebration, CU Sends Joy To The World, took place December 2-5. This is one tradition Student Government President Rena Sadler hopes will continue. “We really want this to take hold at Cameron. Christmas is everyone’s favorite holiday,’’ Sadler said. The festivities began on Monday morning with tree and building decorating contests. Pine trees all over campus took on a new and shiny lock. The official Cameron tree, a 30-foot native pine, was put up by members of Student Govern- ment on Monday afternoon. The American Chemical Society Club put up a Nativity scene in front of the Physical Science building, and Santa and his reindeer decorated SHOWING OFF some newly-wrapped Christmas presents is Carolyn Davis. the back. ‘Lynn O'Leary, a member of the club climbed the ladder and sprayed the tree in front of the building with fake snow so everyone would get the full effect of Christmas. O'Leary said, ’’| haven’t had this much fun in a long time. This con- test was a good idea.”’ Tuesday evening the Cameron tree was officially lit by President Don Davis. There was a caroling contest after the tree lighting. By Wednesday, nine trees had been decorated for the season. The Biology Club decorated a tree for wildlife. The tree was strung with garlands of fruit and nuts. Franci Carney yi KY rea y CHRISTMAS FUN was had by everyone in- cluding John Tarapata and Dr. Bill Ramsey, sponsors of the Business Club. €ason $S READY AND WRAPPING, Samantha Jones puts together some packages. CAMERON’S OFFICIAL TREE, a 30-foot pine, (opposite page) was officially lit by President Don Davis. The lights remained on each even- ing during the holiday season.

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SSE RASA HROW BABY THROW. Jake Brown, center, hows the proper way to throw a ring during omecoming Fun Fest activities. DOWN HILL SKIERS Alfredo Clark, Gena Mar- tin, Karlos Plunket, Beate Hairston, Wendye Cisarik, and Zed Penn take a tumble.