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

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Pam Doescher, former McNeese student and newly-elected Miss Contraband, rides in the parade with Jean LaFitte, Tommy Joyce of Sulphur. (Photo by T. Maricle) Scott Byrd, Gerald Edwards, Rickie Rozas, Carmen Chevalier, and Joey Lanza search for a spot to sit before the annual Contra- band Days parade begins. (Photo by T. Maricle) 50 Student Life

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Assuming her du- ties as Miss McNeese LaBelle, Lake Charles junior Vickie Myers par- ticipates in the an- nual Contraband Days parade. (Photo by T. Mari- cle) The McNeese re- presentatives in the Lite Beer LA 99 Charity Tug-of-war gang up against their opponents in the Contraband Days contest. (Photo by G. Ed- wards)

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Indulge Yourself of runners and fans. Also, there was a tug-of-war and dance contest. In addition, there were such special events as the University of Philip- pines Choir performing at the McNeese Auditorium, the Harvard- McNeese Debate (won by Harvard for the first time in four years), a Jazz Fest, and helicopter rides. During the entire two-week period thou- sands of spectators flocked to the Civic Center grounds and other areas of interest for special events and exhibitions. The canoe rides, the Lake Charles Yacht Club Regatta, the Q 101 Jam, the Summer Treasures Fashion Show, a pizza eating con- test, and a Folk Art Exhibit all proved to be hits with the crowds. There were also more serious events too, such as the Protestant Waterfront Service and the perfor- mance of classical music by the Relaxing at the beach during the Contra- band festivities is popular with Mary Gail Burken and Teresa Jarrell. (Photo by G. Ed- wards) Barbe Symphonic band and the McNeese Wind Ensemble. The As- sociation of Speech Pathologists presented a display at the Prien Lake Mall, along with a Rejoice '85 Gospel Concert. Athletic tournaments were held at the Mallard Cove Golf Club and the Bayou Pines Racket Club, a soccer tournament was held at Huber Park, and Autocross races were held at Chennault. However, one of the most spectacular events turned out to be the high-speed races spon- sored by the American Power Boat Association. Finally, there was the traditional Cajun food — tons of it. More than 5,000 people crowded the annual Food Fest to eat crawfish, boudin, and all sorts of other delicacies. During the two weeks of Contra- band Days, people ate, danced, drank, met old friends and made new ones, and made this years’ fes- tival the biggest, most spectacular and memorable ever. Contraband Days oy