Millersville University - Touchstone Yearbook (Millersville, PA)

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Young and old watch tradition march by Spectators of all ages gathered along George Street for the sights and sounds of an annual Mlllersvllle tradition The Homecoming Parade This October 23 event kicked off Homecoming festivities for college students, alumni, family and friends A clown pranced up and down George Street selling colorful balloons as the floats bonds and other exhibits travelled down the strip Several onlooker drank beer to help keep them warm on this hrlsk Saturday morning This year's theme Space Fantasy was well presented by floats and space creatures- even E T —created by the par vcipating organizations. Several Judges present to evaluate the floats on their originality and presentation of the theme Once again, for the sixth consecutive year. Phi Sigma Pi's float aptuted first place This cosmic work of art t. itured a space shuttle on top of a planet The ' 'ommullng Students Association took second place with a float presenting their interpretation f the popular Video game Defender Other creative floats were displayed by Alpha Sigma Tau and Kappa Beta Wickers, and TOUCHSTONE AST and KB joined for (es to develop a float containing the Jettons •aid their farout spaceship The Wickers float .uried some astronauts and a spaceship A ship carrying a large copy of the 1982 yearbook was constructed by TOUCHSTONE staff members Several groups gathered along George Street to cheer lor their friends and their favorite floats as the parade drifted by The MSC Marching Unit also )olned in. and was followed by several other bands. Including the Pequea Valley Marching Band and the Alumni Band The alumni group later joined The Marauder unit at the football game in the afternoon Participation from other community groups Including the Elizabeth Jenkins Early Childhood Center, the Boys Club of Lancaster the Lancaster Lancers and a boy scout and brownie troop enhanced the parade. The parade was concluded with the automobile brigade, carrying notable local and I)• college figures such as Dr. Coputo. Student Senate President Jim Kutz, and Alumni Association President Ivan Stehman Becky Moyer Bundled up for the cold weather, these children enjov I lie laslr of apple cider and doughnuts on Biemcsderfer lawn alter the Homecoming Parade — Photo by Debbie Dutcher 12 Homecoming

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Stepping down through the crowded stadium. the Marauder Mascot holds tight to his hat on the blustery Homecoming Day. — Photo by Dan Miller Homecoming 11 Dribbling down the field. Scott Prescott covers his one using a highly developed skill. Although the final score against Messiah was 2-3, the men kept working to improve their game throughout the season. — Photo by Vicki Zaharioi With determination and a new surge of energy. Mike Liebl sprints out of the dugout, ready for the second half of the game against Hast Stroudsburg. The team was aiming to improve their halftime score of 24-3. — Photo by Vicki Zaharias

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Bombed The next big event of the weekend look the spotlight about two hours after the parade had ended At 1 .30 P M the varsity Marauders charged out onto the iteld The spirit of the crowd was high this uear. even after suffering the disappointment of the team’s loss Eo»t Stroudsburg Warrior?, bombed the Marauders with a final score of 41 -9 The Marauder plan to use a passing offense during the game failed when the ESSC Wanton continued to intercept pass after pass and rack up points on the scoreboard By the end of the first half the score was 24-3. Slowly the crowd began to thin as the second half of the game continued much like the first The lone touchdown for the Marauders came late in the third quarter when Rtck Stonewall made a fifteen yard dash to bring the Marauder total to nine The game was a big disappointment to everyone, fans, alumni, and team included: hut the feelings didn’t linger over the atmosphere of the weekend The parties still went on and by 8:00 P M that evening the spirif of the campus had risen and crowds were ready for the weekend finale—the doe dackson concert Susan Selhel During the Homecoming game against hast Stroudsburg State the popular team of Bob Coyne and Rick Stonewall hot foot it down the field. The successful duo were nearly unstoppable when paired together — Photo by Kate. Madeira Executing .1 perfect step for a routine In the Great American Musical. Nancy Rondall flashes an enchanting smile at her enthusiastic audience. — Photo by Trade Wear Keeping the spirit of Homecoming in the air. Lynn Pnstorlous and Lisa Briggs join in the fun of the Punk Party” held by the Wickers Fraternity. — Photo by Trade IVcnr. Homecoming 13