Kent State University - Chestnut Burr Yearbook (Kent, OH)

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Pushing and pulling, climbing to the top, and stretching towards the finish line - the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat strained the atmosphere at the Greek Games during Greek Week, another springtime frolic. Fraternities and sororities competed for points towards trophies in tug-of-war, a human pyramid and a three- legged race, among others. A more subdued evening Sunday brought the Greeks together at a Rogers and Hammerstein songfest. Strains of Oh What a Beautiful Morn- ing, Getting to Know You and You'll Never Walk Alone wafted from the Kiva that night. Not-so-melodic whistling, booing and cries of that's a guy accompanied the Greek Goddess Contest held at the Krazy Horse Lounge. Frater- nity men adorned their macho bodies with eve- ning gowns, bathing suits and tutus to compete for the title of Miss Greek Goddess. The pageant was followed by a beer-chugging contest, where large quantities of the brew magically dis- appeared before the eyes of the audience. The King of Beers now refers, not to Budweiser, but to the members of Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Phi Sigma Kappa, who won the fraternity division of the contest. The diversity of beer cans was demonstrated by the recycling of Miller cans to decorate the win- ning float of the parade held Friday before the games began, We're Still the One was the theme of the float, designed by Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity and Chi Omega Sorority. Altogether, one got the impression that being a Greek can be a hell of a lot of fun. 20

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Homecoming Weekend: An Qld-Fashioned Good Time The spirit of welcome which herald- ed in Freshmen Week culminated in the festivities of Homecoming Week- end on Oct. 6 and 7. An Old-Fashion- ed Homecoming, sponsored by the Alumni Association, saw the revival of electing a Homecoming Queen, who this year was accompanied by a King. Brenda Paramore, 21, an advertising major from Koonce Hall, and Bill Stone, 22, a marketing major of Tau Kappa Epsilon, were selected from 12 finalists by the students. KSU cheerleaders led a pep rally in the Student Center Plaza to kick off the weekend. Later, a featured tradition kept things moving: the Bowman Cup Steeplechase, where activities ranged from throwing a shaving cream pie to chugging beer to competing in a toilet paper wrap. The Groover Bobs of Apple Hall took the honors in the tournament with a time of 27 minutes and '16 seconds. Kent's own version of the Gong Show topped off Friday eve- ning along with music by Lefty at the Rathskellar. Despite an eager crowd of 6,633 spectators awaiting a third consecutive victory and the old college try of an admirable defense, the Golden Flashes failed to defeat Western Michigan Sat- urday. The spirit of enthusiasm carried on, however, during the halftime crowning of the King and Queen, a post-game reception and the Home- coming Dance in the Student Center Ballroom. The big band music of the Ted Weems Orchestra and Danny Rio's limmy Durante impersonation added to the enjoyment of the concluding evening of An Old-Fashioned Home- coming.