Louisiana Polytechnic Institute - Lagniappe Yearbook (Ruston, LA)

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Fail' cont. I was daydreaming in one of those dread- ed four hour night classes about excuses for the teacher to dismiss class early. May- be he has a meeting to attend or the class- room is too hot or cold? Could his sinuses possibly be acting up? Then came the best possible reason to leave class early. One of my roommates came and told me l had been elected State Fair Queen. You may think, Well, what's the big deal about getting presented at the game? Well there is more to being State Fair Queen than a pre-game presentation. There are a lot of activities that come along with the title. First, l had one task to take care of. I had to have new clothes for the festivities, and surely my parents would see this occassion as an excuse for a small shopping spree. Right? The court met one another for the first time Wednesday morning to discuss the ac- tivities and have group pictures taken. lt was such a good court, and this made ev- erything even more exciting. The festivities officially began with the pep rally presentation Thursday night. President Taylor was on hand to present the court and get spirits up for the big rivalry against Northwestern. Friday, l rode with the SGA President to Being a queen is more than just wearing a crown. Shreveport in anticipation of meeting the mayor of Shreveport and . .. Northwes- tern's queen. We were to officially declare the weekend as State Fair Weekend. We gwent out of our way to be friendly to the Northwesterners, but the rivalry was defi- nitely there. Saturday morning l awoke somewhat dis- oriented and then realized that today was Photographic Services Sherlyn Lindsey, a senior from Baton Rouge was elect- ed queen by the student body. the day I had been waiting for. First on the agenda was the annual State Fair brunch. This was my third year to be on the court, and l was looking forward to this event with much excitement. The guest list included the mayors of Shreveport, Ruston and Nat- chitoches, SGA members, court members, cheerleaders, faculty and presidents of both Tech and Northwestern. At this event the true rivalry definitely surfaces. lt was straight to the Rally-in-the-Alley presentation after the brunch. The court members can be easily recognized, as ev- eryone is in bluejeans and the court mem- bers look rather ridiculous in dresses. There wasn't much time to get ready for the big pre-game presentation. The weather was cool and crisp, and ex- citement could be felt in the air. Besides a few flyaway hats during the presentation, everything went well. The game marked another Tech victory and the end to a very memorable week for me. The mood had been set with the presen- tation ofthe courts the game got underway. Head coach A.L. Williams, former head coach of Northwestern was for the first time in his coaching career rooting for the Bulldogs. This added a little spice to the game and a reason for revenge on both sides' - Sherlyn Lindsey 22 State Fair

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-ir' in? hun As a major event of state fair weekend, the rally in the alley provides for more activities than one can partic' . Q pate ln. . 4 Q H it Howard Sockrider Student Life

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After the game students gathered at Humpfrees in the square to listen to the jazzy sounds of A-Train. The game began quickly for Northwest- ern, scoring ten points and sending score- less Tech to the locker room at half-time with lame hopes. But wounds can heal and they did. The Bulldogs came back in the third quarter scoring two touchdowns and claimed an- other seven points in the fourth quarter. Thus, the Bulldogs seized another State Fair victory and claimed the holiday given in their honor. The midway leading through the fair was followed from the baligame. Students could be seen climbing on rides, playing various games, or just eating the famous fair food. The main event was over, the emotions, however, will remain for approximately one year. The State Fair - a legend, tradition, and emotional rivialry. - Vicki Smith State Fair Court: Front Row: Laurie Wilkerson, Sher- Tami Taylor. Back Row: Lori Henry, Renee Knight, Iyn Lindsey, Queen, Shanna Felts, Hanna Barkas, Robin Clark, Patricia Lowe. Charles Chauff Competing for ATO, Bill Borchet enjoys one of the wild events at Rally-in-the-Alley. Student Life 23