Northeastern State University - Tsa La Gi Yearbook (Tahlequah, OK)

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Disney Homecoming Despite Wet Weather sunshine filled the hearts of participants and onlookers. Though blue skys would have been nice, the wet day wasn't a problem, considering we had a winning team, talented performers and enthusiastic fans. The theme chosen for the slate of events was A Disney Celebration . Many joined the fun and helped transform the campus into a miniature Disneyland. For the first time prizes were offered for building and office decorations. The office of Financial Aid took first place in the building category, literally becoming a castle with popular Disney characters scattered across the lawn. In the office division Business Affairs came away with the win. A clear October evening was the setting of the pep rally and bonfire held the night before the game. A mass of students, alumni and faculty feasted on hot-dogs and Pepsi while being entertained by speakers and perform- ers who participated in the festivities. They introduced the football team who urged fans to come to the game and cheer them to victory. Homecoming queen candi- dates were also introduced. The audience was treated to the talents of Redmen feature twirler Sheila Bohon who performed a splen- did routine. The evening was then capped off with more performances, accompanied by the band, featuring the cheerleaders and the Majestics. About 300 alumni began the next day's events early with the traditional Letterman's and Women's Club breakfasts. The parade was next on the program. Mickey Mouse and friends led the procession of stu- dents and participants displaying the 20 floats which contained many beloved Disney characters. As float en- trants proudly headed forthe starting point, it was rain- ing. Toilet paper was already falling out of the chicken wire, and some entrants noticed that whoever painted the group's name on the float misspelled it. Then, they looked around and saw that Cinderella's slippers were muddy and someone else's Mickey had wet ears. No, the floats weren't perfect, but the efforts were appreciat- ed by the crowd. No parade could be considered complete without the precision marching and spirited music of area bands and our parade was no exception. Tahlequah High School carried the 4A-5A division in the band compe- titiong lnola captured 3A honors and Kansas High School took first in the 1A-2A Spot. Following the parade about 140 guests attended the Awards Luncheon. Dr. Leon Perry Woods, Jr., Fort Smith, Ark. physician was named Outstanding Alum- nus. There were five Citation of Merit awards given. Recipients were Dr. Kent Lashley, Gwen Moss McKee- man, Orville Shapley, Dr. Ralph Whitworth and an or- ganization, the Descendants of the Cherokee Seminaries Students. Pre-game activities featured our marching band as they dedicated a percussion instrumental to alumni Our theme brought together an array of lovable characters. Costume as Disney stars, students enthusiastically lead the parade showing scho spirit as they wave to onlookers. iPhoto - Mike Brownl p 15 it es. .ll . Campus Life U Many of Walt Disney's fascinating cartoon personalities join th 4 V VV V WV V1 Mejestics and the Redman cheerleaders to provide a spectacular hal lag time show. Weeks of preparation and hours of rehearsal went into mal l 4 ing the event a success. iPhoto - Mike Brownj

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Homecoming and Tahlequah residents. The alumni Majestics joined the current team for a spectacular performance. The Redman and Evangel College struggled on a rain-soaked Gable field to a scoreless first quarter Quar- terback Calvin Johnson connected on a 12-yard touch- down pass to tightend Walt Pesterfield, and Jerry Springer's extra point gave the Redmen a 7-O lead with 9:22 remaining in the second period. Evangel Crusaders roared back, elasping only one minute and 37 seconds when quarterback John Price teamed with flanker James Feazell on a 70-yard bomb, tying the score 7-7. With 53 seconds left, tailback John Brown rambled eight yards for another touchdown, the extra point attempt was unsuccessful. The Redmen left the field with a 13-7 halftime lead. During halftime activities, junior Mary Beth deSteiguer fdaughter of John and Mary Jo deSteiguer, alumnij was crowned homecoming queen. Jamie Woo- dy was named first runner-up. Other members of the royal court were Sherri Greer, Paula Linville and Mary Ann Zoellner. Outstanding Alumnus Dr. Woods and Citation of Merit award winners were introduced. Our band, cheerlead- ers, the Majestics and the Entertainers performed a delightful Walt Disney medley concluding the intermis- sion festivities. After battling back-and-forth for 12 minutes, the Red- men broke away from the Crusaders and scored nine points in a 17 second span. The Fiedmen were credit- ed with a safety when Evangel intentionally grounded the ball in their own end zone at the 2:45 mark of the third period. Fullback Kevin Rucker then sprinted 48-yards for paydirt and Springer added the extra point, expanding the margin 22-7, Ftedmen. Midway through the fourth quarter, Evangel Crusaders concluded the scoring on a 22-yard halfback option play from Charles Bowers to James Feazell with running back Drew Smith going for the conversion which provided the 22-15 outcome. Sometimes homecoming didn't turn out quite as it was planned. Sometimes it turned out better. Return- ing graduates were able to renew friendships and recap- ture memories, while current students made their own memories. lt is true the weather didn't cooperate. We had wet onlookers, muddy fields, some droopy floats and more than a few mussed hairdos, but that didn't stop devoted fans from turning out to celebrate a spec- tacular Homecoming. vm wtf 31 ' .te xi Campus Life .K 6 ,T gfl sv kg, - 1. 1-,r-ws t' W X T 1 Mickey Mouse and crew of Disney friends conduct the parade, kick- ing off the day's activities. This cast of characters came to us from vari- ous student organizations who elected members to serve as costumed cartoon stars. iPhoto - Daniel Jerseyl it ,sie