University of Kansas - Jayhawker Yearbook (Lawrence, KS)

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l'1tII1U Traoliti Large turnout reflects renewed student interest in homecoming festifvities. A water gun war breaks out between the members of the Rock Chalk Revue float and other participants during the homecoming parade. photo by Jay Thomton ju 1 ' r 1 K, 7 E. - .-N 34 ,- , - uk- K V v ' .swrir N- W - 1809... x 'TQY-P the age t llolly to Steve Bu l Bulaty ar pan of th chtnce ro homecom mtlulmg hes. The l pirale rn Simi aggu K' . t. 9 ' ' ' M 5 , ty, X tt- 1 .sw at t- ' fit? , I X .. I -li 1.2. . ,s - r tae: ts, . by nancy e U Storm or Molly Bulcaty, Arkansas Citi Student Life 16 freshman, attending KU meant continuingfl family tradition. 'll llllh must Nitrate Img MC fimlx 31 l l t-. alnlmu 5 ll the mn llllllh ot lf lam: 1

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qpaptain of the football team, and a starter for nl, ni, I was born into a jayhawk family, Bukaty. Her family boasts four generations of heritage. When I was enrolling in my last oflaw school, Molly was born, and at age of four months, my wife and I took to her first KU basketball game, said Bukaty. For the past eighteen years, Molly anxiously awaited her chance to be a of the University tradition and to her chance to participate in homecoming. The Bukaty family attended a 'ahomecoming luncheon with other alumni, 'Lincluding second and third-generation fami- lies, The Bukatys attended the homecoming parade and the 80th homecoming football game against Oklahoma. UI feel I know a lot more about KU than most students, Molly said. I can appreciate KU because of my family's tradi- tionf, Molly began the fourth generation of family at KU. The Bukatys are naturally avid KU athletics fans. They have a history of athletes min the family: a captain of the track team, a the varsity football team. Over years, The Bukatys saw many homecoming traditions and activities come and go-like bonfires, streakers, the debut of Baby lay, bullfests, rallies, stunts and turkey runs. ln l929, the Bukatys saw the first flying homecoming, with an airship of flying Jayhawks. The University has also been hon- ored with performers Ray Charles and Bob I-Iope. Before the 19705, homecoming queens were elected to lead traditional pa- rades through downtown Lawrence. The homecoming committee ended this tradition in 1970. Throughout the years, the Bukatys recalled the exquisite decorating and prepara- tion involved in making homecoming memo- rable. Cheerleaders, fraternities, sororities, residence halls, University administration and local businesses all participated to make homecoming successful. I remember standing on the bleach- ers looking up to Campanile, gazing at the band marching down the hill, said Steve Bukaty. The band raised the crowds enthu- siasm for the games. They really got everyone pumped. Student I.ife I7 Cheering students watch homecoming parade entries travel down Jayhawk Boulevard. Entries were judged in six categories. The musical marching units award was given to the KU Band, the non-musical marching units was awarded to ROTCg the billboards category was awarded to the Student Alumni Associationg best decorated car award went to Rock Chalk Revue. The non-moving parts float award was given toSigma Nu and Delta Gammag the moving parts float award was given to Tau Kappa Epsilon and Kappa Delta. photo by Renee Knoeber Members of Black Student Union prepare for the homecoming parade on Jayhawk Boulevard. photo by jay Thomton