Fort Hays State University - Reveille Yearbook (Hays, KS)

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Homecoming-Oktoberfes+ Unites Campus And Community Forces To Create Tiger Pride Indian summer lingered In the air as campus and community joined forces in Homecomlng-Oktoberfest activi- ties. The annual snake dance, pep rally and announcement of home- coming queen Marianne McGuire on Friday evening got things off to a lively start Guest performances by Fred Smoot Mac Davis and Henry Mancini and his orchestra brought another dimension to the special weekend. Students, faculty and resi- dents of Hays and surrounding com- munities gathered along Main Street to enjoy the homecoming parade Saturday morning Spirits were high as a determined Fort Hays State football team came close to defeat- ing nationally 3rd-ranked Emporia State. Losing by a touchdown, 15-9, the Tigers surprised everyone and added enthusiasm to the Homecom- ing clebraticn. Pride seemed to fill the hearts of everyone Involved: In their college, their community, their team, their organization and themselves Pride that lingered even when Indian sum- mer, Homecoming and Oktoberfest had faded. a. McMlndes Hall s float, Polity the Hornets, won the Fort Hays State Award (best entry from campus) and the Special Humor Award. b Song Painter Mac Davis f intrigues a crowd of 3.300 with his variety of songs from Poor Boy Music, to Hs best selling hits, c. ' ' Springing Ahead Through Education, received the Special Award for Color. Home Economics Club and Vets Club sponsored this float. Homecoming 25

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a, Marianne McGuire, homecoming queen and her escort Steve Barr watch over home- coming festivities at halftime, b Miss Kansas and Fort Hays Stater Jane Schulte, rides in the parade on the float spon- sored by St. Joseph Credit Union Youth Committee. This entry received the Chamber of Commerce Award. c. Custer Hall s entry, M Mug the Hornets ' claimed the Sweepstakes Award and the Design Award. d. Varsity cheerleaders begin the traditional snake dance, e. Henry Mandni conducts his orchestra as the final page of homecoming 1 973 is written. 24 Homecoming

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Beer Gardens And Booths Provide Festive Atmosphere a The Energy Crisis doesn ' t effect this Homecoming parade entry. b. People enjoy dancing the German polka at the Alumni Achievement Banquet. c. Beer gardens drew large crowds and occa- sional nostalgic dress. The Coors girl P M was a familiar sight adding to the days festivities. d. The dunking stool was only one of the many booths set up downtown. Other booths served German foods, arts and crafts. e. Thursday night entertainment started with Comedian Fred Smoot. f. Football moved downtown with the Tigers on a parade float prior to the game. 26 Homecoming