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Homecoming: a Blast! Homecoming week, one of Ihc social highlights of the school year, followed Furman tradition again in 1981 with an elaborate, entertaining spectacle. Of course, it had the usual events and activities: Horseplay, floats, fireworks, football, the naming of the Queen and the traditional dance. Nonetheless, this year’s Homecoming included some additional activities. With the completion of Earle Infirmary and Paladin Stadium since last year. Furman had two new edifices to be proud of and to initiate to the Homecoming experience. Paladin Stadium, although dedicated earlier in the fall, housed its first Home-coming in excellent form as the Paladins devastated a hapless Marshall “Thundering Herd” 35-3. At halftime senior Tracy Ballcw was crowned Homecoming Queen before a large, albeit shivering, partisan crowd: a crowd that did its utmost to keep warm through delirious reactions to Dr. Johns’ renowned chant. “AAEF YU WUN TAHM. AAEF YU TOO TAHMS ” As usual, the alumni played a prominent role in the week’s activities. South Carolina Governor and Furman alumnus Richard Riley, while he couldn't make it to Horseplay as scheduled, was named to the University Hall of Fame at the awards ceremonies Saturday morning. Also at the awards ceremonies. two other Furman graduates, renowned pianist Richard Cass and Democratic majority leader of the Maine House of Representatives Elizabeth Mitchell, were presented with the Distinguished Alumni Award, given to those alumni who have brought honor to the University. The week was brought to its inevita- BohfWtll blc, if undesirable, conclusion Saturday night at the annual dance in the dining hall. The Hollywood Brats, playing a mixture of Rock. Soul and Top40 (everything from Eric Clapton’s “Cocaine” to Carl Carlton's “She's A Bad Mamajama ) kept the beat rolling along and satisfied almost everyone. Escorted by her father. Tracy Ballcw smiles, showing her pleasure al winning Ihc 1981 Homecoming crown. The Furman University Band Rifle Corps masqueraded for Homecoming. 20 Homecoming H. h»(U
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Furman student Mark Sanford competes in the Greenville News and Piedmont road race held in the streets ot downtown Greenville. Three football players participate in running so as to build up their endurance for spring practice. But (Well Hot f » ri Running 19
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