Morehead State University - Raconteur Yearbook (Morehead, KY)

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Activities abound as Old Eagles Fly Home Alumni, students and faculty alike re- united with old friends during Home- coming 1987 which was held from Oc- tober 14-18. A variety of activities kept everyone busy. Homecoming week started on Wednesday night with a concert by country music star, Lee Greenwood, who is known for such hits as God Bless the US. A. and It Turns Me Inside Out? He was named uMale Vocalist of the Year by the Country Music Associ- ation, N ARAS tThe Grammyl, the Acad- emy of Country Music and the Music City News Cover Awards, just eight months after his first single was released in August 1981. Greenwood has made more than 150 concert appearances and has performed on television music shows. He is backed by the six member Trick Band. Keith Whitley, a relatively news arri- val on the country music scene, opened for Greenwood. Three singles from his second album, LA. to Miamif placed in Billboards Top Ten. He has also writ- Fans turned out in all shapes and sizes at the Homecoming game. One rather small fan, Ashley Pajor, received some extra attention on the side- lines from two MSU cheer- leaders, Angie Brown, a ju- nior from Clearfield, and Sandy Everman, a sophomore from Garrison. PHOTO BY: Jef Colquhoun Events 178 ten songs for several Nashville artists such as Alabama and George Jones. After the concert, at one minute past twelve, Midnight Madness took place. Approximately 500 people turned out for this first practice of the season for the menis and womenls basketball teams. Even Greenwood showed up to lead the teams out onto the floor and sign autographs and visit with the crowd and players. Both teams had 20-minute scrimmage games between two pre-di- vided squads. Thursday night was highlighted by a parade which started at A.D.U.C. and continued across campus to the football stadium. It was followed by a pep rally. Then, the evenings activities were capped by a street dance, which was not well attended. But, according to Bill Redwine, director of the Alumni Associ- ation, everyone who was there had a good time. The MSU Theatre season started with a production of Shakespeareis iiThe Taming of the Shrew? The play re- volves around a sharp-tongued young woman who is turned into a dutiful wife by her disciplining new husband. The play ran throughout the weekend. On Friday morning a faculty-stalf cof- fee was held at the Alumni Center to recognize employees, service to the uni- versity. That evening, the Alumni Asso- ciation sponsored a Welcome Reception for those Alumni attending Homecom- ing. The event was held at the More- head Holiday Inn. At the reception, past presidents of the Alumni Association and members of the Alumni Hall of F ame were honored. Also that evening, the classes of 27, 37, ,47, ,57, ,67, and ,77 were reunited at an informal, private dinner at the Uni- versity Center. About 300 people at- tended to see old friends and reminisce. The Blue Gold Celebration Dance fol- lowed the dinner. City Heat, a top 40 band from Grayson, provided the music. Dr. Dan Howard, MSU alumnus, was the bands leader. Also, alumnus, Laura Dal- las was a member of the band. One new activity to Homecoming this year was a five kilometer run. It was , held Saturday morning and was coordi- nated by the Morehead Athletic Club. Another new event was the Mid-Sea- son Ohio Valley conference Volleyball Tournament which was held in Weth- erby Gymnasium. The Lady Eagles won all five games that they played in the two-day tourney. Other teams involved included Eastern, Austin Peay, Middle Tennessee, Murray, Tennessee Tech, Youngstown and Tennessee State. 7,000 fans attended the football game between the Eagles and Tennessee Tech. Tech gained a total of 631 offen- sive yards while the Eagles had 353 total yards. Both touchdowns of the game were made by Dave Pingue, a sopho- more from Miami, Florida. At half-time with the Eagles trailing by 31-7, Christy Beaver, a junior special education major from Phelps, was crowned as the 1987 Homecoming Queen. Included in the court were Mi- chelle Bates, Margaret Blackwell, Dana

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,1 mgunohljll! mcx m I stun: NM! SALE, L r s a . Higherggasm would vote to support M.S.U.,s budget any day. Its a really big plus when con- gressmen and senators are behind you? Apparently not all politicians in Ken- tucky were as supportive of higher edu- cation as these, however. In an official statement Governor Wilkinson said: We simply are unable to find any addi- tional money. If they tthe student demonstratorsl can find it, we would be greatly indebted to them. Dr. John C. Phillley, dean of the col- lege of arts and sciences, was one of the many administrators present at the rally. Before the indoor portion at Dud- geon Civic Center Arena, he com- mented about the University,s dire need for funding. iiWe desperately need to hire more faculty, he stressed. uWe need to do that now; we canit wait to find out how much of a budget increase we will be getting. Philley went on to say that salary increments were essential in view of the small amount of increase in the past few years. Students are also aware of the dire need for a budget increase. Rachel Wann, a sophomore music composition major from Indiana- polis, said, If it werenit for finan- cial aid I could not come to college. . These days you can,t get anywhere with- out a college education. Some students were far more vocal in their views of the governofs budget. iiDidnit Wilkinson say in his campaign that the foundation of Kentucky is its education system? To prove his point he cut university funding, said Lawrence Cardwell, 3 Cincinnati sophomore ma- joring in accounting. The rally provided several schools time to showcase their talent. The Uni- versity of Louisville, Murray State, Western Kentucky, Morehead State, Kentucky State, University of Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky, Northern Kentucky and Berea showed offbands, Cheerlead- ers, mascots and dancers. Afterwards some speakers were given the opportu- nity to voice their opinions. U.K graduate Stanley Chauvin, a Louisville attorney and president-elect of the American Bar Association, spoke on behalf of Kentuckyts alumni and par- ents. 0A dollar spent on higher educa- tion in Kentucky will reap far more than money spent to further industry? he de- clared. iiWe should refuse to turn off the lights on labs which are finding cures to A.I.D.S. and Alzheimefs disease? The next speaker was Dr. Beverly Davenport-Sypher, a W.K.U. graduate who is a communications professor at the University of Kentucky. She com- mented, iiBeing underfunded hurts, but being underappreciated is demoraliz- ing. If quality is not appreciated, we will not flourish as a state? Representing Kentuckyis 120,000 college students was Sally McKenney, a The students stopped in front ofthe Capitol Build- ing to listen to speakers, including former MSU president, AD. Albright. School spirit was riding high during the entire day. PHOTO BY: Kevin L Goldy Murray State junior majoring in lan- guages. She spoke for most. students when she stated, iiIf our leaders can,t remember the joy oflearning, they have forgotten something wonderful. McKenney went on to say that education was not a matter of special interest, but rather a matter of public interest. Making a surprise appearance during performances by university music ensembles was Wilkinson himself. Wilkinson caused a disturbance in the back 0fthe auditorium during the musi- cal selections, holding what appeared to be a private press conference. He left, however, before the speakers, presentations. Robert Bell, the chairman of the Advocates for Higher Education, brought this fact to the attention of rally participants. Bell began his Closing remarks by stating that if a number of people had not left be- fore hearing the speakers, they would probably be in better posi- tions to govern the state. iiWhere I came from it was good manners to stay seated while a group was performing? he said, and past governors Iive worked for could get their own crowds? In spite of Wilkinson,s lack of support for the universities, many Morehead students still considered the rally a success. uThe students did not back down when they met with the legislatorsfi Strathmann said. iiI think the spirit we showed at the rally is indicative of the Together we cani slogan adopted by President Grote at the beginning of the year. It is a credit to our institution that we were heard by leaders of the state. - BY: Karen Craigo . Higher Ed Rally 177

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Former students came out to show their support at the Homecoming game against Tennessee Tech. Greg Strouse, a member of the Alumni Band and the Hall Director of Wilson and Butler Halls, had a unique way of expressing himself. PHOTO BY: Lin- da Denton More than one coach is needed to instruct and train players. Head Coach Bill Baldridge has several assistant coaches, includ- ing Phil Zacharias who yelled out instructions to players on the field during the game. PHOTO BY: Rhonda Simpson Queen selection is one of the major attractions at the Homecoming game each year. Christy Beaver, a junior from Phelps, was crowned the 8'? queen and her court included Marilyn Jones, Dana Dot- son, and Ada Miracle. PHOTO BY: 13,? Colquhoun Homecoming 179