Miami University - Recensio Yearbook (Oxford, OH)

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LITTLE SIBLINGS WEEKENDi April 7, 8, 9, culminated the Miami calender of events in grandiose style. Such highlights as a E m a m G 8 cont. Jackson Browne with special guest Karla Bonoff drew the 6TIItise Encounters of the Little Kind9i to Millet, on Friday for a packed concert. Karla Bonoff was well re- ceived, starting the concert off on a mellow note and was followed, with raucous applause, by Jackson Browne. Jackson Browne left Millet with a standing ovation, two encores, and a satisfied audience. Af- terwards, many shuffled to the Spring Car- nival at Cook Field for a toss and turn on a ride or two. On Saturday morning hungry bellies were filled with pancakes cooked by the . . Oxford Kiwanis and, later, entertainment 66Wiow, so this IS what college 18 all ah- was provided by the Little Siblings '99 out! Just wait 9til I get here . . . . Weekend Committee with a Three Stooges 24 X ALMANAC

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66Buffo the Clown,,, a mime and magician highlighted Friday evenings events along with the Miami Aquatic Show and the Ox- ford chapter of the Barbershop Quartets. On Saturday, parents either gathered at the Res for box lunches or in the Heritage room where the Parents of the Year, Dr. Edwin and Olivia Ingersoll, were honored. Miami ripped Toledo in a 27-3 Victory and put Miami fans in good spirits for Henry Mancini entertainment at Millett Hall. On Sunday, parents headed for home and students resumed their studies. 66The function of Parents9 Weekend is to provide an organized weekend for parents to see the campus, especially the parents of freshmen who aren9t familiar with it.9, - Ted Kagy, co-chairperson ABOVE LEFT: A traditional event dur- ing halftime of the Parents9 Weekend football game is the announcement of the 66Parents of the Year?9 Receiving the honor for 1977 are Dr. and Mrs. Edwin N. Ingersoll. OPPOSITE PAGE: A characteristic event of Homecoming weekend is the annual concert put on by Concert Board. To many students dismay, Foreigner was the chosen group. De- spite this lack of enthusiasm, Foreigner was well received in Millett Hall with a near capacity crowd of 7,500 students. LEFT: Henry Mancini entertains a full house of parents and students at Millet Hall on Parents9 Weekend. HOMECOMING, PARENTS9 WEEKEND i 23

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LEFT: Lori Martin 0er struggles against the confines of the MUSF jail but Sue Roeding trighU takes her sen- tence lightly. The jail is spon- sored annually by MUSF dur- ing Carnival Weekend and many other organizations also rent space for quick fun and profit. OPPOSITE PACE: Jackson Browne pauses for a still moment during his Little Siblings Concert. The concert was played to a sell-out crowd in Miami,s Millett Hall. PhotographTMike Twinam manding vantage 'pioim 'of movie and cartoons in the Towers Room of the Res. And, in the afternoon, children delighted in the performance of a magician and ventrolo'quist. Throughout the weekend, activities were carefully planned to entertain the little sibs including Marlins Swim Show, Coffee House guitarists, a paper making demon- stration, dining hall tours, sports events, kite flying contests, ice skating and disco dane- ing. The Little Siblings Weekend provides prospectiVe college students with a prime opportunity to be introduced to the univer- sity atmosphere. The mystery of the college environment and sometimes even the hor- ror are slightly alleviated by' a fun-filled, easy-going weekend designed to entertain not just potential Miami students but any little sisters or little brothers interested in a LIL9 SIBLINGS WEEKEND T 25 continued education.