Kansas State University - Royal Purple Yearbook (Manhattan, KS)

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MEMBERS OF THE K-State Rodeo Club drag a Jayhawk down Poyntz Avenue during the Homecoming Parade. The Jayhawk steered his KU Cadillac, which was used to clean-up after the horse during their march. (Photo by Shane Keyser) WILLIE THE WILDCAT evades the grasp of KU cheerleaders after taking their megaphones during the vs. KU football game at Wagner Stadium. Willie was eventually caught by the cheerleaders and forced to return them. (Photo by David Mayes)

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THE FLOWER BEDS to the northwest of the dairy barn are utilized by the bedding and foliage class. The students got to see the plants in their natural environment, which helped in identification and remembering characteristics. (Photo by Christopher T. Assaf) INTRIGUED BY A flower during the first class session is Woody Moriarty, senior in The students had to learn the characteristics of each plant—and not just the name—by inspection. (Photo by Christopher T. Assaf)

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WE WON! Victory over Hawks highlights Homecoming Week BY ROGER STEINBROCK AND LORI BERRY HOMECOMING WEEK made a booming statement as thousands of faculty, alumni and fans came together to show support for the University and enthusiasm for time-honored traditions. For many, the week was a culmination of more than a month ' s planning, organizing and practice. Robin Smith, junior in radio-television, said members of her sorority, Delta Delta Delta, three days a week for a month getting ready for the annual contest. The competition consisted of Pant the Chant, Body Building, Yell Like Hell, float, banner, painting and parade spirit. Tri-Delta and Phi Delta Theta fraternity won in the banner category. Winning means that all the hard work that we put in paid off, Smith said. Knowing that we really did good, just makes K-STATE ' S ALL-TIME leading receiver, Michael Smith, is pulled down by University of Kansas Hassan Bailey and Paul Friday during K-State ' s 16-12 win over the of Kansas in KSU Stadium. (Photo by David Mayes) me feel like we accomplished something as a whole. The overall results were at half time of the game against the University of Kansas. West Hall won the residence hall division, Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and Gamma Phi Beta sorority won the greek division and Black Student Union won the organization division. The new K-State Ambassadors were announced at the game. John Niemann, junior in agribusiness and and Paula Murphy, sophomore in business, were chosen to represent the University. Homecoming was especially exciting because K-State played KU. It brings unity among the whole University, between the greeks and non-greeks, Karen Malir, senior in said. We were all toward the same goal—to beat KU. A bonfire was held at Memorial Stadium the night before the game. An estimated 1,200 people showed up to rally school spirit. Football coaches, team members, and the Pridettes led the crowd . Willie the Wildcat drew attention with his antics, stirring up purple pride. The morning of the game, the annual parade kicked off pre-game The parade of floats centering around the theme: a K-Statement. After the parade, fans gathered at the (Continued on page 14)