Clarion University of Pennsylvania - Sequelle Yearbook (Clarion, PA)

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■ Clarion ' s Golden Girl, Joyce Mainhort, marches up the field during halftime. Students enjoy the ALF parade high atop the MJ. Parker Photography Studio, ALF ' 85 Saluted Miss Liberty Kevin Spark ■jtht t ' ' ' © Sexauer leads the band down Main Street during the ALF parade. WCCB and WCUC ' s answer to the Statue of Liberty, Karen Balint, Kevin Spark The Ferris wheel gives ALF specta- tors a thrill! The week of ALF eventually led to the ALF parade and C.U.P. ' s own Homecoming, As leaves fell from overhead and eager fans anticipated the day of football to come, thousands of spectators lined Main Street to enjoy the sounds of bands, marvel at the performance of the Zem Zem bike squads, and cheer for their favorite Greek float. The 1985 Homecoming Queen, Kristin Grine, was crowned during the halftime festivities at the foot- ball game against Slippery Rock University. The Homecoming Court included seniors Pom Fin- nerty and Laurie Beightol; juniors Lisa Byrne and Jennifer Faust; sophomores Cathy Weilond, Kelly Kline, and Derita Clark; and fresh- men Christine Recce, Dovie Pow- ell, and Wendy Holowell. The queen and her court were select- ed by the students of C.U.P. Thus, ALF ' 85 offered activities for everyone. Most unique, how- ever, was the atmosphere brought to Clarion by all the Au- tumn Leaf festivities. It was an at- mosphere of fun, excitement, and relaxation. ALF was a time for partying with friends, for families to visit, and for alumni to return and reminisce. ALF was one week out of the year when classes and jobs were temporarily robbed of attention, when the community and its friends let loose and en- joyed. ALF was a time when memories were created — mem- ories which will last a lifetime. -Lisa Dean Donna Uotus

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. , And The Winner Is . . , s the hills of Clarion brighten in shades of red and gold, as students begin to steal off into town with a briskness of step and return with a smile in their eyes, as friends and aiumni begin to pour into the town, what else but anoth- er Autumn Leaf Festival could be coming to town?! ALF ' 85 arrived in Clarion with all this autumnal trimming and more. The theme, Clarion Salutes Miss Lib- erty, was sung out by downtown store windows, campus banners, and a multitude of festival memora- bilia. For one October week, ALF became a way of life here in Clarion. As tradition has it, the festival was staged in downtown Clarion. The dozens upon dozens of residents and visitors found Main Street flanked with numerous arts and crafts exhibitions, farmers selling fresh autumn vegetables, and ven- dors cooking everything from the all-American steak sandwich to an assortment of Chinese delights. Further down Main Street, howev- er, was where the heart of the festi- val lay. As the lighted Ferris wheel traveled through the night sky and the aroma of cotton candy filled the air, it was here at the carnival where people of all ages gathered in excitement. The melodies of the carousel rang out above the crowds OS did the ramming of bumper cars. And as is the case with every carnival, there were gomes being played, prizes being won, and lines forming for caramel apples, trench waffles, and warm apple dumplings. 28 Homecoming Kristin Grine smiies as she is crowned Home- coming Queen. She is accompanied by Kurt Butryn. A few of ttie court members pose during half- time festivities. The court is full of smiles todayl Chuck LIzza

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Celebration! he holidays throughout the school year give Clarion Uni- versity students many chances to get away from school- work and enjoy themselves. The first holiday of the fall semester is Hallow- een, Strange creatures can be seen on the streets of Clarion as they prowl about from party to party on this night. It ' s the time when anyone can live out his or her fantasies and become whomever or whatever he or she wishes. Thanksgiving comes next and gives students a chance to get away from school for a while. This is the holiday to eat and eat until the stomach feels like bursting, and then lay around watching football. Christmas and New Year finally roll around, and that means semester break. Students just out of final ex- ams now can recuperate and pre- pare for the next semester. The weeks leading up to to the break are full of activities on campus: tub- ing down the fresh snow on Ralston Hill, the Madrigal Dinner, plays, con- certs, and plenty of others. The spring semester brings more holidays. Valentine ' s Day, the day of love, comes first. Sweethearts send each other flowers, candy, and oth- er signs of affection. St. Patrick ' s Day soon follows. Green beer is all that needs to be said about this day! Shortly after St. Patrick ' s Day comes Easter, the herald of spring. This holiday brings Spring Break, that long-awaited respite from classes, tests, and general drudgery. What to do is the big question. Students can head south to Ft. Lauderdale or Doytono for sun and fun, head to the slopes for spring skiing, or just vegetate at home! 30 Holidays St. Patrick ' s Day is every Iristiman ' s favorite celebration at Clarion. Valentine ' s Day flowers spread Cupid ' s mes- sage in many offices and homes. The Clarion Mall joins in on the Christmas festivities.