Florida State University - Renegade / Tally Ho Yearbook (Tallahassee, FL)

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Homecoming is a festive time for all... From the lights of the carnival to the soggy playing field of the game, Homecoming gave a sense of tradition, both new and old. Not only was this a time for the alumni to visit their old memories but it was also their opportunity to see new ones made. Homecoming was a time for all to enjoy and for the tradition of the University to shine through. However, for anyone familiar with the traditions of Homecoming week, it was evident that change accompanied every aspect. The week started off with the Homecoming carnival held on the intramural fields. Students, alumni and the public came to enjoy carnival rides and participate in such events as karoake and sumo wrestling. Different vendors sold everything from fake tattoos to buttons with personalized snapshots. We got tattoos on our ankles and buttons with our pictures on them, Kim Kibler, a nursing major, said. Jen and I got a kick out of the tattoos. During the week, there was also the rededication of Jennie Murphree Hall, a campus residence hall that underwent a two-year renovation in which the interior was completely gutted and modernized. Another part of the festivities included the traditional Homecoming parade in which all campus organizations were invited to participate. The Greek organizations participating in Homecoming events were paired into different groups. The pairings entered a float and banner into competition and the results were some of the most creative and artistic work seen. With the Homecoming theme It ' s A Hit, students came up with a wide range of ideas. Greek winners in the float competition were the Sigma Nu and Gamma Phi Beta pairing and the winners in the banner competition were the Phi Kappa Tau, Delta Zeta and Alpha Phi Alpha pairing. Non-Greek winners of the float competition included Alpha Kappa Psi who took first place, the College Republicans who captured second place and the United Latin Society who received third place. Not only were these organizations involved in the float and CONTINUED banner competitons, there was also a skit competition. Pairings prepared a skit to compete against the other campus sororities and fraternities. Winners in the skit competition were the Lambda Chi Alpha and Kappa Delta pairing. As a whole, the three categories: float, banner and skit, all played a part in showing the spirit of the University and the diversity among students. Following the Homecoming parade and activities was the much anticipated Pow Wow event. Held at the Tallahassee Leon County Civic Center, the University pep rally featured the crowning of Matt Frier as Chief and Joy Staple as Princess. I was very surprised when they called my name, Princess Joy Staple said. I couldn ' t think of a better way to end a wonderful week. It was like ending my four years with a bang. Although the crowning of Chief and Princess was a tradition at the University, the Greek domination of Homecoming elections was different than what had come to be expected from previous years. Matt Frier changed all of that when he became the first Seminole football player to be crowned Chief. In fact, voters at the Leach Center were surprised when Frier showed up to vote. One student who commented about his vote for Frier received a handshake and a slap on the back in appreciation. Frier ' s success during Homecoming stemmed from the support of his family and friends. Head Coach Bobby Bowden, the University cheerleaders, the Golden Girls, the Marching Chiefs and the skit competition were also featured at Pow Wow along with the comedy of Allan Harvey and headliner Howie Mandel. Other Homecoming activities included a breakfast, a torch run from the Panama City campus to Doak Campbell Stadium and the thirteenth annual Reservation Run from the Broadcast Center to the Seminole Reservation. The traditional football game continued with the Seminoles ON PAGE 14 By Kristin Huckabay Homecoming 13

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Lvhict Mart Frier and Princess Joy Staple. Photo by Vanessa Crockett rincess c andidare Beth Parker and Chief candidate William Tiger Faulkner 12 Student Life ! : .ton V. Sanders and Chief candidate n. Scott wuiox Photo hy Vanessa Crockett Photo by Vanessa Crockett

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CONTINUED versus Wake Forest at Doak Campbell Stadium. Although the weather was rainy and cold, Seminole fans, students and alumni came out to support their team. The weekend was tun for all. Following the game, Tallahassee merchants put on a downtown block party with good food, live music and a street dance for all to enjoy. As a Homecoming representative, I saw all of the hard work and dedication that went into Homecoming and the building of the floats, the designing of the banners and the skit practices, Laura Webb, the Delta Zeta Homecoming representative, said. It ' s FROM PAGE 1 3 a lot of hard work but in the end it pays off. Homecoming activities came to a close with the Homecoming Galla. This event was open to all Saturday evening at the Tallahassee Leon County Civic Center. Awards for Homecoming were given and there was food and entertainment for everyone who attended. This new tradition added to the excitement and entertainment. The overall winner o{ Homecoming was presented to the SN and r f B pairing. Overall, Homecoming was a week full of the remembrance of old traditions and the beginning of new ones. . J— T Photo by Vanessa Crockett students line up to ride the rerris wheel during the carnival held on Wednesday. »■ i i ■ ' ' ■ 14 Student Life .