Millersville University - Touchstone Yearbook (Millersville, PA)

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by robin rosenfeld A period full of festivities and celebration spread over the campus the week before a week full of dismal weather, which dampened the spirits of some people. The parking lots remained full this particular weekend because the entire campus had reason to celebrate. A theater production, a rock concert, a colorful parade, and a variety of sporting events highlighted the entertainment schedule for the weekend of October 12 to 14. This schedule marked the traditional homecoming Weekend at Millersvillc University. The weekend activities were underway friday evening in the Rafter's Theater with the Citamard Players production of Ladies in Retirement.” Also on Friday night, students and community members gathered into Lyte Auditorium to hear the latest sounds of the five-piece Alan Mann Band. The Philadelphia-based organization played much of its music In the pattern of Bruce Springsteen and leaning toward new wave and sica. Saturday s celebration began with an old-fashioned parade and football game. The parade marched down George Street past the judges Stand and hundreds of eager onlookers. The floats proceeded onto Biemesderfer field for the next event to follow — the Homecoming football game. The theme for this year's parade was 50 s — Elvis, Greasers, and Hot-Rodders.” Citamard won first place for its float depicting a 50's hamburger stand. Following closely was a second place float displaying the combination of Phi Sigma Pi and Alpha Sigma Tau. WIXQ s presentation and float A weekend filled with activity brought many alumni Back to the ’Ville 20 Homecoming

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the things after Pacs River tests the engineering capabilities.” said Moore. We test for the tactical aspects. It's fun. but it's not dangerous. Moore said he's really excited to be back. What's really exciting Is you see these people you haven't seen in years,” he said. I'm also anxious to look around the rest of the campus. Moore lived in Burrowes Hall for one year and Bard Mall for another. In his junior year, he lived in Lancaster and in his senior year he lived off Route 999. Moore said his four year tour duty in Quantico will end in May. He will then be sent to Okinawa for one year. After that. I would like to get a staff job in DC so I won't have to move so much,” he said. I don't mind moving but if I don't have to, like anyone, I won't,” he said. About his job, Moore said. It s exciting and enjoyable. I've met some very interesting people where I set up. People bend over backwards to help us with what we re doing.” ■ t iT 1 V •» ft , A 1975 graduate. Major John T. Moore. USMC. practices landing the Marine One helicopter to insure safety for President Keagan. While attending MU. Moore was enrolled in the ROTC program. Photo by John Henderson Reagan 19

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Inspired by a large crowd, the Marauders ran onto Biemesderfer rield to take on the Huskies of Bloomsburg. The Homecoming football game was the highlight of this festive weekend. Photo by Jamcb Smith dealing with the concept of 50 s life won third place with the judges. At 1 p.m., the anxious Marauder football team ran onto the field to meet their worthy opponents from Bloomsburg. The Marauders fought off the growling Huskies and earned a 22-15 win before an excited crowd. At halftime, the 1984 Charity Queen, Sheila Stohler, was announced. In the evening, the college sponsored several events to keep alumni and students active. UAB presented the 1984 Lancaster County and Central PA Women's Bodybuilding Championships in Lyte Auditorium. At the same time, UAB also presented the movie Stripes in the Student Memorial Center. In Gordinier Dining Hall, people danced, sang, and had a great time enjoying the oldies with an R.S.A. dance which featured WIXQ Disc Jockey. Doc Rock. On Sunday. October 14. the celebration came to a conclusion. Students woke up late that day. pulling themselves out of bed and back to reality. The past week had been fun especially the previous day. Yet. just as before the celebration began, there was work that had to be done. By 2 p.m. that afternoon, Ganser Library began to fill up as students tried to catch up on the work they had put aside during University Celebration Week and Homecoming Weekend. ■ Lyle Auditorium was the scene of women's Bodybuilding Championships held Homecoming Weekend. This competitor displayed her winning form that allowed her to receive an award. Photo by Snap per Many people gathered along George Street to watch the Homecoming Parade. WIXQs float depicting the 50's won third place In the annual competition. Photo by Steve Dansforth Homecoming 21