Cowley College - Tiger Daze Yearbook (Arkansas City, KS)

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Arkalalah celebrates 50th birthday by Pat Jordan There's a popular phrase that goes, You're not getting older, you're get- ting better. And it doesn't apply only to people. Arkalalah, the late-October festival that signals the arrival of autumn, saw its 50th birthday this year, and, as always, there was a full slate of activities that kept Ark City residents and visitors celebrating all weekend. For CCCC, the party really got going with the Coronation, at which Jill Peterson, sophomore, was crowned Queen Alalah L. I'm happy, happy, happy! she said after the ceremony. I couldn't believe it when they called my name. The following day was overcast, drippy, and chilly, but that didn't stop about 20,000 people from lining Sum- mit Street to view the big parade. Marching bands, graceful floats, ap- pearances by VlP's such as Gover- nor John Carlin, and lots of special surprises filled the 2 V2-hour spec- tacle. The sweet taste of victory was ad- ded to the festive flavor of the day when the Tiger football team defeated Garden City 9-0 in a home game that evening. Police Chief Bill Rice said the whole festive weekend went quite well. The people were very cooperative, he said. We were well pleased with them. , f.-amrfi C X4 , X T

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Fall Homecoming filled with fun by Becky McConnell To kick off October, CCCC hosted an eventful Fall Homecoming. And for the second consecutive year, the festivities were combined with Paren- ts' Doy. The celebration began at Cot- tonwood Park with a bonfire and pep rally sponsored by the Tiger Action Club CTACJ. It was really successful. About 200 people showed up to eat and cheer, said Wanda Shepherd, TAC sponsor. Also, Jerry Hewitt did a terrific iob of making the fire. The following afternoon saw Paren- ts' Day activities begin with a registration period for parents, foster parents, and alumni, who were welcomed with free tickets to the football game that evening. Orange homecoming mums tied with black ribbons were sold to the visitors, and the iournalism staff managed a booth where their newspapers and year- books were on display. There was also an alumnicoffee sponsored by the Alumni Association, and an art exhibit featuring Mark Jennings, a husband-and-wife pottery and weaving duo. ln addition, there were shows given in Galle-Johnson Auditorium. Kenneth Judd directed a choral con- cert, and Lynn Moller conducted a band performance. Between these shows, the CCCC women's volleyball team held an exhibition of their skill in the Recreation Building. Linda Hargrove, head coach, felt the tur- nout was close to that of the previous year despite the drizzle that may have kept some people away. The Lady Tigers performed their regular warm-up and then demonstrated the types of hits, including the shoot set, high-outside, and one-hit. l think it benefited o lot of the parents and the regular crowd to un- derstand the reasons why we do BIG NIGHT-Jodi lgeefe, homecoming queen candidate, smiles up into the crowd as she walks to the football field for the crowning ceremony. iPhoto by David Bartonl FEELING THE BEAT - Students celebrate the football victory by attending the Homecoming Dance at the Heritage Inn. iPhoto by David Bartonl some things during games, Hargrove said. Then, back in G-J Auditorium, David Leapheart, football player, per- formed dancing, roller skating, and magic to o full house. For those in- terested in browsing, the bookstore opened and turned a profit of nearly 5900. Carriasco McGilbra, director of auxiliary services, said, Opening the bookstore was an afternoon well spent. The visitors then congregated in the cafeteria to fuel up with a chili supper prepared by Jim Jarreau, food service director. That evening, the Tigers challenged Hutchinson in a football game. As the home team ran onto the field, helium balloons were released and the cheerleaders threw miniature plastic footballs into the crowd to stir up en- thusiasm. The Tigers led the Blue Dragons 14- 7 at halftime when the football game stepped aside for the crowning of the Fall Homecoming Queen. Julie Tieperman won the title, and was crowned and kissed by Dallas Brad- ford, SGA vice-president. Tieper- man's attendants were Jodi Keefe and Teresa Flanigan. Tieperman said, l didn't think I was going to get it. ln fact, I beta six- pack against it. lt was fun and ex- citing, though. lt's a memory I can look back to in my scrapbook. When the game resumed, CCCC chalked up another victory with a 28-7 win over Hutchinson. Terry Green and Kevin Stuever made the touch- downs, and the defense worked one of its best games of the season. To end the evening on the right note, students attended a dance at the Heritage lnn that night. SGA provided a DJ from Hutchinson known as The Source, and many students came down to boogie until the wee hours ofthe morning. REPLAY!Homecoming 9

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f W 3 '97 5 4,1 if ,M , ,ff ' 4 f 1 , V, eff it ff HER MAJESTY - Jill Peterson, Queen Alalah L, shares a special moment with Julie Tieperman, one of the runners-up. iPhoto by .lim Kerri RIDING WITH ROYALTY - Shown seated on the royal float are fleft to rightj: Jodi Keefe, Julie Tieperman, Stacey Hum- mingbird, Jill Peterson, and Lee Ann Eaton. iPhoto by Jim Kerri KREAMED KOPS - The Keystone Kops kept parade-goers entertained by staging food tights with cream pies. iPhoto by Jim Kerri MASCOT MADNESS - Sharon Gilmore and Julie Scudder, Tiger cheerleaders. help the school mascot wave to the crowd from a CCCC float. iPhoto by Jim Kerri f ix ?, 3 4, 5 V I if 'QQ' REPLAY!Arkaloloh il