Furman University - Bonhomie Yearbook (Greenville, SC)

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The Talent Show included acts such as duets. dancing and even sign language done to a song. Kelly Batson sings True Love solo. Many students whose parents could not come were adopted by friends' families Laura Bradford eats a picnic lunch with Joy Aldridge, Robert Kilam and their families. Byrd The Paladins went up ogatnjf Western Carolina the Saturday of Parents Weekend Clad in purple, even the parents showed Furman spirit Parenti Weekend 13

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After the formal meetings and seminars, the Furman campus came alive with intense excitement as the Paladin football team prepared to go up against the Western Carolina team. Although the Paladins did not win, It still proved to be a lot of fun for everyone. Following a disappointing game, parents and students participated in drop-ins sponsored by various groups. The drop-ins gave the parents an opportunity to get to know their student’s friends and their respe-five parents. Ray McKinney, Carolyn McKinney’s father, felt that “the best part of the day was meeting all the other parents. Because new friends were made on Saturday evening through the students, big groups of parents and students went out to dinner; for many students this was the most memorable part of the MMy favorite part - of the weekend ■ was going shopping for new winter clothes and going out for some real food!” A Special Weekend weekend. Jana McConaughhay’s said “My favorite part of the weekend was going shopping for new winter clothes and going out for some real food! After good-byes were exchanged and plans were made for the upcoming Fall Break, parents, somewhat exhausted from the excitement of the weekend, left their children to the monotony of studying and the anticipation of approaching fall break. Carolyn McKinney Byrd Furman T-Shirts and sweatshirts told Many events were geared to let parents quickly on Porcnts' Weekend Dana Pitts meet faculty, stoff and other parents. On-rings up two shirts for a visiting parent. dy Ward and her family socialize or on outdoor drop in. 12 Student Life

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Spooks and spirit surround Homecoming weekend The Furman Ftikes distributed paint ers' caps furnished by Sam Wycbe Sporting Goods Carlo Cantey and Laura Roberto wear the cops to pro mote spirit and combat the rain. Painting the Town Purple Furman s band plays an important port in building spirit during Homecoming game Glenn Baldwin and Mark Carrington help leod the fans in Furmans fight song While Gouls and Goblins i roamed the streets of Greenville, Furman was having spir-| its of its own. Homecoming ’86 at Furman was no exception to the great tradition of school spirit and fun upheld by both students and alumni, and having it on Halloween added chills to the thrills. All week long, fraternities, band members, social clubs, and other organizations worked furiously, constructing floats and banners as part of the homecoming competition for the spirit trophy. The Centaur fraternity took first place In both categories, making a clean sweep by claiming victories in the pep rally and the game day spirit contests. Centaur took home Furman’s first trophy, along with a $300 cash prize; an added incentive for organizational involvement in Spirit Week activities. The freshmen sophomore classes combined come in second, winning $200, with the Furman Singers Band placing a tight third for $100. On Friday night Horseplay rode again, coordinated by chairperson Rachel Knight. Horseplay's theme, “Cabaret of Alumni and Student Talent, featured comedian Taylor Mason as the master of ceremonies; acts included ballet, rock groups, and magic shows. After Horseplay, students and alumni headed for “Spirits in the Student Center.” sponsored by FUSAB. where students danced to the beat of “Something Else, , a Furman student band, watched movies, and ate lots of food. According to FUSAB member Stafford Green, There was food everywhere! We (FUSAB members) had to stay til 12:30 AM to clean it up, and then we had to get up at 7:00 cont. “It was a lot of hard work, but it was well worth the effort because it was so much fun!,f 14 Stud«nt Life