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

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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

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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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Riding the High Tide Foundation constructed floats to ride in the parade. Some of the win- ners of the float decorations contest were Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Resi- dent Student Association, Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, and Wesley Foun- dation. Members of these and many other organizations showed their Cowboy support by riding in the pa- rade and throwing candy and beads to those spectators along Ryan Street. Entertainment between floats was provided by the McNeese band along with local high school bands. Laura Welsh, Home- coming Queen 1983, made her last appearance as queen, while leading the parade from Southgate Mall down Ryan Street to the McNeese campus. The week’s activities led up to the Saturday night football game, where the Cowboys dropped the victory to the Northeast Indians by a score of 19 to 3. During halftime ceremonies, Sandra Canik, a senior medical The word is ‘‘go”’ for the McNeese Cow- boys as Offensive Line Coach Charles Vicknair outlines game strategy during the McNeese-Northeast Homecoming brawl. (Photo by R. Broussard) 12 Student Life technology major, was crowned Homecoming Queen 1984. Other members of the court were: Carmen Cormier (senior maid), Renee Fon- tenot (senior maid), Phyllis Porter (junior maid), Jodie Ballard (sopho- more maid) and Karla East (fresh- man maid). After the game the festivities con- tinued with a dance in the Para Ball- room sponsored by the Alumni As- sociation. As parties and dances continued on into the evening, Homecoming 1984 came to an end along with a week of fun, fanfare and frolic.