Fairmont State University - Mound Yearbook (Fairmont, WV)

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while the Falcon offense racked up 44 points enroute to a 44-17 victory. During the halftime ceremonies, the marching band per- formed and winners of the float and banner contests were an- nounced. The TKE ' s took first place in the float competition with their Key- stone Cop float. Sigma Pi fraternity ' s Spirit of St. Louis float took second place and the Speak Easy float by Theta Xi fraternity received third place. In the banner competition, Alpha Phi Sigma won first place followed by the Criminal Justice Club in second and Baptist Campus Ministries in third place. All fourteen candidates and Fresh- man Attendant Lisa Gianettino were present when the public address announcer called the name of Jane Fichter as the 1985 Homecoming Queen. She was crowned by Dr. Wendell Hard- way and Student Government secretary Lisa Heishman. I had to look over at my escort Tom Strickling to make sure they had called my name, explained Miss Fichter. I could see all my friends from Home Ec. cheering in the crowd. It went so fast that I can ' t believe it happened. I received my crown and a kiss from Dr. Hardway and then I was sur- rounded by the other girls. I was so excited that night I went out with my friends and celebrated. After the game, happy fans went home to post-game parties, savoring memories of Homecoming. For Miss Fichter the memories will last for a very long time. I would like to thank the Technol- ogy Division and the Home Ec. De- partment for helping me to win. If it weren ' t for them I don ' t think I would have won. I met a lot of new friends and all the other candidates. I was so excited and I just want to thank them for this great opportunity. fe Once again the defense did the trick as the Falcons kept Shepherd to only 17 points. Combined with the offense, FSC slaughtered the Rams 44-17 for the Homecoming victo- A large crowd began to gather at Rosier Field for the annual Homecoming matchup, many for the game and a few just for the halttime ceremonies. Homecoming 1985 Portrait - of a Queen 12 Homecoming

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Everyone loves the Falcon mascot, especially little children. During the Shepherd game. Falcon Duane Eldridge met up with one little girl who wanted a hug. Members of the staff got involved in the idea of the roaring ' 20s with a variety of costumes. They posed with Dr. Wendell Hardway in the president ' s office. Following the parade, a dance was held in the Turley Center featuring the sound of Staircase. Many stu- dents enjoyed the night of dancing prior to the candidate drawing. During halftime ceremonies. Freshmen atten- dant Susan Berardi and her escort wait attentive- ly for the announcement of the 1985 queen. Leading the parade down Fairmont Avenue, the Falcon marching band created a spirit- filled atmosphere despite the rain showers. Roaring Twenties ll

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As part of the dress up day activities during Homecoming week, Dr. Wendell Hardway. Mi- chelle Casteel, William Shatter and George Can- non portray a barbershop quartet in the Student Affairs office. .- 1 During the dance, Student Affairs counselor Mi- chael Belmear assists the Staircase band in hand- ing out underwear to all the queen candidates before the roses were selected. Prior to the halftime festivities, the candidates and escorts assembled on the track for last min- ute instructions before entering the field. mS; F4t Be Snpr n» nf ■• ' ? ! fP ,, ' , X3 s ■I Roaring Twenties l3