McNeese State University - Log Yearbook (Lake Charles, LA)

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Fans and referees alike respond to the in- disputable ‘‘call’”’ to the National Anthem as they salute Old Glory prior to the McNeese- Northeast Homecoming game. (Photo by R. Broussard) McNeese spirit reaches a ‘‘fever pitch’ when heated by a Homecoming bonfire and the McNeese cheerleaders. The annual bonfire is the culmination of week-long homecoming festivities. (Photo by D. Gib- son) Homecoming Queen Sandra Canik, a Lake Charles senior, greets McNeese students, alums, and friends along Ryan Street dur- ing the annual parade. The event signals the opening of Homecoming festivities. (Photo by J. Cates) 10 Student Life

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Joliet Jake and Elwood Blues (Dean McCarty and Rennie Benoit) rest during the pep band’s break. The “Blues Brothers” and the pep band per- formed at most of the home basketball games. (Photo by B. Mericle) Divider 9

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Since “Sailors Make Good Neighbors” was the theme students tried their hand at td t ey te a for Homecoming Week, McNeese he High Tide “Cowboys and Sailors Make Good Neighbors” was the theme for Homecoming 1984. October 20th- 27th was established as the Cow- boy’s Homecoming week. The main festivities of the week began on Wednesday with a talent show held in the Para Ballroom sponsored by the Student Government Associ- ation. Thursday was recognized as Am- nesty Day. On this day University Po- lice voided one parking ticket per student. Friday brought about the climax of the week. At the close of classes a street dance celebration was held in front of Watkins Hall. Entertain- ment for the afternoon was provided by ‘‘Don’t Ask.” Along with the en- tertainment, food was also pro- vided. Students consumed pounds of sausage along with cakes and soft drinks provided by the Resident Student Association. Following the street dance, McNeese fans showed their spirit at a pep rally and bonfire held at Cowboy Stadium. Participating in the pep rally were groups ranging from the cheer- leaders to the McNeese Band. An exciting evening was had by all those who attended. Cowboy fans were up early Satur- day morning for the Homecoming parade. The theme of ‘“‘Cowboys and Sailors Make Good Neighbors”’ was carried out in all of the parade’s decorations. McNeese organiza- tions ranging from the Resident Stu- dent Association to the Wesley Continued Homecoming 11