Furman University - Bonhomie Yearbook (Greenville, SC)

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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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Parents’ Weekend a Lasting Memory Homecoming, however, isn't the only occasion when people over 21 (excluding faculty and administrators, of course) arc welcomed on campus. Parents’ Weekend, that yearly event which forces students to clean their rooms for the first time, was held this year on the hast weekend of October, thereby giving the parents a chance to look at some outstanding fall color. Parents’ activities were well planned and impressive: in fact, the parents were pampered to an extent students could only dream of. On Friday, for example, they had their choice of attending classes or watching a soccer game during the day. and after a brief respite, going to either a movie IOrdinary People), a play (The Club), or the Furman Band-A-Rama spectacular. Saturday morning was highlighted by faculty seminars and the Parents’ Reception hosted by President and Mrs. Johns. In the faculty seminars, relevant topics such as ’’Poles Apart: Roots of the Current Russian-Polish Problem” by Dr. William Lavcry and ’’Current Economic Changes: For Better or Worse” by Dr. David Roe gave the parents an interesting, though shortlived. impression of what Furman classes and professors arc like. That afternoon's football contest, featuring the Paladins and Liberty Baptist. if nothing else, was at least held under slightly better conditions than last year’s Mud Bowl between Furman and Wofford. We won this year, defeating the Flames 38-14. Finally. Saturday evening, in addition to seeing another showing of The Club, parents had the opportunity to enjoy the Furman Dance Theatre’s ’’Soaring and Other Dance Works.” With the arrival of Sunday afternoon. both Homecoming and Parents' Weekend began to wind down as the visitors headed home and the students headed back to the books. Nevertheless. the memories of these two traditional. yet integral components of Skip WiUuim Furman University will live on for all who were a part: students, alumni, faculty and parents. And it is these events and their memories, these ’’ties that bind.” which will ensure Furman remains a vital and viable community. Chuck Water and Jean Barden Nmc, Parent remember their college year as they listen to a seminar offered especially for them dunng Parents’ W'eckcnd. Paladettcs perform, complete vwth kicks, at the Band-A-Rama during Parents' SVeckcnd. 22 Parents’ Weekend