Louisiana Polytechnic Institute - Lagniappe Yearbook (Ruston, LA)

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Laurie Wilkerson reigned as queen over homecoming. Her court was Beth Fisher, Tammy Brock, Sherri Ry- land, Dawn Young, Donna Gordon, and Susan Walker. l'lOIT1G Cont. The annual dance was held on Thursday night in the Dust Bowl around the home- coming displays which reflected the theme Red, Blue, and You. A new twist was added to the display competition. To promote spirit and entice more entries, an overall winner was to be selected along with overall second and third place entries to receive cash awards - in- cluding a grand prize of SIOOO. Different clubs and individuals decorated cars and trucks with colorful crepe paper streamers and signs for the large informal W- .,, w f '4 t 1 V- - '- x' A In parade late Thursday afternoon. The group convened in front of the Housing Office and gradually wound its way around campus, finally arriving at the Dust Bowl for a pep rally. Saturdays schedule took on a more for- mal tone. Several colleges held open house, and graduates were treated to the annual reception at the Alumni House. Fun, festivity and winning the game - who could ask for a better homecoming? - Susan Pierce . if! 1, I M, .J ,js Q, ,T V we . V. ,y ., ,Q 3 'il' ,. -.sjQN,,w' FR' ' W ' ' 5' w., f 'v 2 ff' ,J Mille' tie ' jaikf f Aijg- . fa-ffng, -T 4 , 4 fr L, isp: ,tv .fsv v-ir rv ,L 1 1. ' kj . n, I A' if 18 Homecoming

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Bringing it Home seemed to help the Bulldogs capture their first win of the season here wasn't even a hint of a nip in the air as Homecoming rolled around. But that unseasonably warm Octo- ber l was made more bearable by the Bull- dogs winning their first game ofthe season - they came from behind after the half to beat the Moccasins from Tennessee, 17-14. But the game wasn't the only source of excitement. Homecoming is one of the big- gest events of the year, a chance to show off, and the activities before the game and at half-time certainly did that. Queen Laurie Wilkerson and her court were greeted by the colorful parachutes of the descending members of the Parachute Team. The band continued its reputation of quality with a half-time program composed of big band numbers and spirituals, assisted by the Regal Blues dance line, the flag per- formers, and majorettes. Some numbers featured a professional trumpet player from Nashville as guest soloist. All this was only the culmination to a week of events designed to raise spirits for Saturday's game. cont. Alumni were welcomed by the annual alumni recepe tion at the alumni house. Also there was an alumni barbeque held at the Assembly Center. Laurie Wilkerson of Tioga was crowned during the homecoming game. Her escort was Jack Byrd, presi- dent of the alumni association. ,sf Bo Hopmann Veronica Swenson

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A goal line offensive rush added six more points. Tech commanded the Tennessee Moccasins during the sec- ond half to win homecoming and their first season win. Howard Sock rider et, Students from different clubs and organizations par- ticipated in the SGA sponsored display competition. The grand prize winner received 51000. There were Homecoming display contests, a home- coming dance, a parade around campus and many other activities to build spirit for the game. i i Student Life