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

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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

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pite nasty fall weather halftime activities are out with Fiedmen style. Mary Beth deSteiguer her crown while Terry Williams stands at her 7 . Nicole Hausert 'Y f 'Q Q-A I in J. .5 .A 7 1 ' , . . , , 1,' fv 'item I I 6, I ,,Y6,3?f ,. st. , . V Q it In 5 .t - A ll , I ,p- 16 X u Q ear bla .f,,',.r W f f .ii , X' .,Wa,.ni ' rr, G f,kV I -,Q , ,. . my Q film, Q ',,,,. tha' - The excitement ofthe day is enhanced as Mickey Mouse, played by Jana Hightower, parades school spirit during halftime activities. The intermission show was orchestrated through the cooperative efforts of var- ious student organizations and the Office of Student Affairs. iPhoto - Todd Johnsoni At the start of the contest with Evangel College, David Steinberg and Rick Bishop follow a kick-off tra- dition anci raise their helmets high. Overcoming a rain soaked field the Ftedmen fought their way to a 22-15 win and provided a perfect ending for the celebration. iPhoto - Todd Johnsoni Alcohol Alert , . A-s..lT,..l, M . ..,.. .,,, ,qm..t.l,,,y,3 . , t M I 1 I lima I' Trends in Teen iff 71 Changes for the Bette and for the WQYSC 2 G-I6odot me me mu -mm aww N E VV S 'K ',QDi:'i2'f?i'lf'iinit i For the second consecutive year our university, in con- junction with other universi- ties around the nation, participated in the National Collegiate Alcohol Aware- ness Week. One factor that directly ai- tected us was that the weeks slate ot activities fell on the same week as homecoming. The Counseling and Career Center was responsi- ble for Coordinating the event. Counselors were avail- able at the center for help in the areas of eating disorders and drug or alcohol abuse, Carol Young, coordinator and counselon was in charge of the presentation. It was very significant that this came during homecoming, ct time when many students drink more heavily, Young said. Our goal was to encourage students to be aware of the dangers of alcohol abuse and to give them more infor- mation on how to make responsible decisions regard- ing the use of alcohol, stat- ed Young. Films such as D.W.I. , a documentary about drinking and driving featuring the hue story ot LA, Dodgers pitcher Bob Welch were presented. Workshops, displays and lec- tures were on the schedule. Dianne Barker, Cherokee County assistant district attor- ney and Ieroi Bowles, Hill- crest Medical Center therapist were among the professionals on campus en- couraging students to be aware. Homecoming l 7