College of William and Mary - Colonial Echo Yearbook (Williamsburg, VA)

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Honoring Thy Mom and Pop Students Show Rents Around the Place A couple of freshmen were seen hang- ing out of a Yate ' s window, unfurling a banner down the side of the building which read Hi, Mom and Dad Then came the realization — sandwiched in between Homecoming and Fall Break, Oct. 10-12, was Parents Weekend. But what did this mean? To some it meant a few days of salvation from Captain Sham- rock. To others it was a time to admit that parents weren ' t so dumb after all. To most, however, it was a hectic, sunny weekend full of activities ranging from the football game to shopping at the Pottery Factory. The Parents Weekend schedule kicked off with a freshmen parents discussion on Friday followed by the traditional re- ception in the Wren Yard hosted by Dr. Graves. Saturday ' s events included a total of 12 information sessions or seminars, the football game, and dedication of Ran- dolph Residences Freshmen ' s parents were more likely to participate in the planned activities than upperclassmen ' s parents. Participating parents found the seminars informative but with so much happening at once they were often unsure which way to turn first. Many upperclassmen ' s parents noted that the planned activities were too time-consuming, separating parents from their children. Some parents also cited that the cost of participating, while not prohibitive, could instead have been spent towards dinner at the Arms or lunch at a deli. Everyone, however, said they With a cast heavily weighted with freshmen Company was a ma|or attraction for parents during the weekend — Photo by Barry Long really enjoyed seeing W M ' s first victory of the season against Dartmouth. Monday morning, the Hi, Mom and Dad banner was still up, but the mes- sage was extended over the course of the weekend. Next to it hung another which read Take Me Home! — PF, ■ 20 Parents Weekend

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Behind the Pomp and Parades Real Reminiscing Perfectly Sunny Day for Homecoming Friday, October 3: The 8:00 a.m. golf tournament and 10:00 a.m. tennis matches managed to escape the loom- ng elements, but Friday afternoon arriv- ers winced at the 2:00 p.m. drizzle that threatened to set the scene for another all too familiar wet Williamsburg weekend — on Homecoming. The Varsity vs. Alumni soccer game was cancelled and the Sun- set Ceremony Memorial Service was moved to the Wren Building because of the rain. Murphy ' s Law, however, fell through when Saturday shook itself dry and presented an incredibly ideal atmos- phere for princesses in parades, parties on the lawn, and parents strolling babies through nostalgic settings. The game against Wake Forest looked as balmy as the weather in the beginning. Gary Stadium filled up to a 15,000 plus crowd, probably the largest since 1976, estimated John Phillips, Director of Alumni Services. Just over two minutes into the game the Indians captured the lead, 7-0; halftime was highlighted by the crowning of Lynn Norenburg as the 1980 Homecoming Queen — and an optimistic attitude toward the outcome of the game still filled the stadium. Murphy ' s Law, sadly enough, ruled in the end. The final score was 27-7, Wake Forest ' s favor. As central as the football game and parade were to Homecoming, the smaller events were perhaps more amenable to so much of what makes Homecoming tru- ly meaningful — really reminiscing with old friends. A lot of Homecoming is superficial cocktail party talk and trying to remember names. I pulled out my yearbook the night before in preparation, but it didn ' t help much. The best time I had was really catching up with old friends, conceded one alumni. Accordingly, the more spe- cialized activities went over particularly well. The post-game Young Guarde keg party, a relatively young tradition itself for alumni who have graduated within the last five years, was especially success- ful. The 25th reunion dinner was also very favorably received as well as the 10th reunion dance. We ' re trying to get more specialized events, pointed out Phillips, they seem to be the most popular. — J.B. ■ The epitome of the hardcore W M alumnus, this dedicated football fan watcfies tfie Indians up against Wake Forest, Unfortunately, her alrna mater lost, 27-7. — Photo by John Berry. Homecoming 19

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The audience listens to responses during the question and answer session of (CBS news commentator) Eric Sevareid ' s talk given during Parents Weekend — Photo by Lori Friedrich. After his Xa k entitled The Press, the President, and the Power, Sevareid takes time to shake a few hands. — Photo by Lori Friedrich The Randolph Residences dedication was part of the Parents Weekend program for Saturday afternoon. Rector of the College, Edward E. Brickell, addresses the crowd — Photo courtesy of W M News. Parents Weekend 21