East Tennessee State University - Buccaneer Yearbook (Johnson City, TN)

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28 i L Get back tcond'n Kappa and Lambda Chi Alpha. Their rendition of a iiFam- ily Tiesii episode earned them top honors. Second in the Greek divison was Kappa Delta and Phi Kappa Alpha, followed by Phi Mu and Sigma Chi in third. L Most skits were filled with dancing and singing, but one group took a very solemn approach. SNBHA presented a tribute to the Vietnam Veterans of the am era, and they ask students to take time to remember and say iithanksgi to, those people who served. Skit night was not the only event of the week. Wednesday brought the Charity Carnival, with games and items for students to purchase, and the crowning of the new queen and court. The new queen, Molly Crisp, was to preside over the events left in the week. Her court of first, second, and third runners-up were Susan Lyon, Gina Humphries, and Kim McAllester, respectively. Following the coronation, the jazz singers performed for the crowd on hand. As the end of the week drew nearer, preparation for the game with Marshall University intensified. A pep raliey with fireworks and Army papraehuters highlighted ThurSw dayis itenerary. A parade was also held on Friday. Other events of the week included banner designing, the iiOlympic Games? and a lecture by former President Jime my Carter. The highpoint of the week was the game against the Thundering Herd of Marshall. During halftime, the queen and her court were present, and the Outstanding Alumnists Award in the Arts was presented to Timothy Bustieid. The actor most recently found fame in his role of Elliot on ABCis thirtysomething. Busfieid returned to school the past three summers as an instructor in a theatre workshop for both college and high school students. Also announced during halftime were the winners of homecoming competition. The first piece Winners were AI- pha Sigma Iota in the individual, Carter Hall in theresi- dence, and Kappa Delta and Phi Kappa Aipha in the Greek division. Once the groups cleared the field, the game continued and found a disappointing end as the Bucs lost-to Marshall. Ail events considered, Homecoming seemed successful. At least it helped students and alumni to ttGet Back to the Blue and Gold. I I I Lorie Warren Student Life: Homecoming

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30 residentially speaking Former President of the United States Jimmy Carter participat- ed in the Presidential Distinguished Lecture Series during Home- coming. He provided answers to students questions prior to lec- turing inside Memorial Center, after which he fielded additional questions from the general public. During his term, Carter was instrumental in establishing peace between Egypt and Israel, negotiated the SALT II treaty and the Panama Canal treaties. He fought for human rights and environ- mental protection. Carter also suffered through high inflation, high interest rates, high gas prices, Soviet grain embargo, a hostage crisis, and an Olympic boycott. Nevertheless, he enjoyed his job. til never got up a single morning when I did not want to be in the Oval Office? he said. llBut sometimes I was disappointed when I got there? Carter stated that one problem he had with his duties as Presi- dent was carrying out the legality of abortions. He said he did not believe Jesus Christ would approve abortions, but his duty as President was to obey the laws of the Constitution, so he did. He had much to say concerning the 1988 Presidential cam- paign, which was winding down to its last three weeks. IIThis has been the most frivolous and non-substantial campaign I have ever witnessed? Carter said. He stated that both candidates, George Bush and Michael Dukakis, had not rightly addressed issues such as education or the deficit, but had relied on character smearing. He frequently attacked his successor, Ronald Reagan, on vari- ous issues, including the economic field, which he claimed was Reaganls biggest failure. ilReagan has generated an unprecedented deficit in our coun- tryls budget? he said. Carter added that Reagan only wanted a balanced budget amendment lito make him balance the budgetfi The former President offered advice to college students, saying, IKYou shouldl not be afraid of failure. Set the highest possible goal in life and do not be embarrassed of failure? I l l Dennis Brooks and Susan Saylor F ormer President of the United States J immy Carter responds to a question posed by a person from the general public. Student Life: Homecoming ETSU President Ronald Beller looks on as Jimmy Carter addresses the Homecoming crowd. Students attend a question and answer session with the former Presi- dent. Students asked Carter a broad range of questions during the one and a half hour session. Carter explains to-the crowd the expectations and requirements of the President of the United States. tSee facing pageJ