Furman University - Bonhomie Yearbook (Greenville, SC)

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Surf, Sand and Suds What always came to mind when someone mentioned the month of May? No. not exams, nor the end of the term, nor Memorial Day picnic plans, but House Party — the weekend planned for, saved for, and longed for all year long, and when it finally arrived, the Furman University campus became a ghost town. No matter which group students went down to Myrtle Beach with, it was a weekend full of fun and relaxation. Everywhere you looked, there were cars with Furman stickers and people wearing purple,” noted a sophomore who went to the beach independently of the many fraternities and social groups who travel to the beach for its final group function before exams. Everyone had their own way of enjoying the sunshine and the beach. During the day students rode waves, tossed frisbees, listened to loud music, and soaked up rays. There were a few organized events. The little sisters for Brothers in Eternity served a poolside lunch on Saturday, and that evening the group enjoyed a steak picnic. The Centaur fraternity had a seafood smorgasbord Saturday afternoon. Several fraternities had poolside award ceremonies. At night many groups went dancing at Crazy Zack’s or out to eat at nearby seafood restaurants. The Knights Eternal brought dates, but they didn't spend all their time with them and were able to socialize with the brothers. The reasons for going to House Party varied. It was a good chance to get to know the brothers; since I wasn’t a pledge anymore there was more of a broth-er-to-orother feeling, remarked Chris DeJarnett. “it was a wonderful release right before exams. said Tonya Pardue, a feeling shared by many of her fellow beach goers. Amy Snowden’s reason was reflective of campus curiosity. I went to understand the T-shirts!” Whatever their reason for going students couldn’t help but enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of warm sand and ocean spray, far away from the books and concerns of school. Spending time with friends, going for moonlit walks on the beach, or watching members of the Knights Eternal fraternity jump into the pool and sing along to It’s Only Make Believe,” are only a couple of events to be remembered long after the trip home or. Sunday. Sandra Fanning The Propylon fraternity continues its tradition of holding House Party at a private home on Fripp Island Jeff Taylor, Hark Cray. Robert Thomas. Bill Jeu dc Vine. Jeff Harvey. John Coyle. Rick Mlsischia. and Chad Hardy relax by the pool. Hyrtle Beach offers a dazzling array of evening pastimes. Some cruised the strip , some ate at the numerous sea food restaurants, and some went to bon. of which Crazy Zack's was the favorite Chris Flynn and Mike Alexander opt to take a spin at the Myrtle Beach Grand Prix Beach Weekcnd 29

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— Moving to the Beat T wouldn't do it if 1 didn't love it,” said Kathy Heaton, color-guard co-captain of Furman's 1986 marching band. This statement best expressed the sentiments held by members of the band. The band began practicing one week before the beginning of Fall Term, offering freshmen sense of community before orientation even started. Good leadership and experi- The pit is mode up of percussionists play mg many different .'itsUrvments ranging from shakers and cymbals to the latest In electronic synthesUers. Ellen Saterfleld tries her hand on the marimba, and Hekfi Templeton Hands ready on suspended cymbal. ence characterized the 1986 marching band. The band performed pre-game and half-time shows under the direction of drum Major David Cudd. who also wrote drills for the band. Jay Bocook arranged the music, which included selections such as R.O.C.K. in the U.S. A.” by John Cougar Meilencamp, “Somewhere by Barbra Streisand, and Festive Overture” by Shostakovich. The band carried the Furman pride on the road as its 180 members traveled to Atlanta. Georgia for two performances. The band played for Band Day at the Georgia Tech Furman football game in September. It also performed at an Atlanta Falcons game. In October, the band sponsored its own music bowl, an annual competition for high school bands, held in the Paladin stadium. According to band president. Ricky Knight, Our program is unique because our shows are not restricted by a predetermined format.” This factor enabled the band to include the newest marching techniques in its shows. Chris Hiley Heltler The colorguard provides an added dimension of grace through the use of visual effects Co coptain Jamie KurWz uses shears to portray a butterfly in Barbara Streisand's “Somewhere The shrill, melodic sounds of the flutes can add spice to loud sections, os well as warmth to softer passages of music Band 31