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

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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

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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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FETT 52 Student Life With finals being taken at the end of each semester, the students often find that they are Taking Chances | There was the usual amount of cramming, fingernail biting, and cof- fee drinking during finals week. With the biggest graduating class ever finishing degrees, there was even more pressure than usual. As the week wore on, the lines of students selling back books grew longer at the bookstore and more people double parked in the lots around the main buildings, causing the campus police to give even more tickets. With finals going on, the students dorms and the library Sparky Martin and David Buttross take make-up exams, which had been resche- duled to avoid an overloaded testing calen- dar. (Photo by G. Edwards) were, once again, the hotspots on campus. Finally it was over, and nearly all the students headed for home, leav- ing the campus almost deserted. It was now the teachers jobs to stand in long lines to read out their grades to the registrar’s office. As a result of the switch over to the new computer system, the registrar workers had to struggle through several nights in order to get the graduating senior, regular, and honor grades out on time. Even though it is a very long week for everyone — students, teachers, and staff alike — finals are a neces- sary part of college.