Northwestern State University - Potpourri Yearbook (Natchitoches, LA)

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A little rain did not hurt Demons victorious in battle against Colonels It was obvious that Northwestern would lose another homecoming game. Some say that Demon spirit was the only thing in favor of Nicholls State returning to Thibodaux with a loss. The Colonels ' ride to Thibodaux was quiet. However the Northwestern crowds left the stands with excitement knowing that NSU would probably be one of Nicholls ' only losses for the year. Monica Lee and the other eight girls of the Homecoming Court led the homecoming festivities that week. An airband contest was held Tuesday evening with a pig roast highlighting the day Wednesday. Regency a five-member acappella musical group from Baltimore, Maryland performed for NSU students one afternoon and evening to cheer on the Demons. Ribbon cutting and dedication ceremonies were held Friday when the Recreation Complex was dedicated in memory of Robert Wilson, former assistant dean of students and founding adviser of the Student Activities Board. Other activities Friday included the annual alumni Golf Tournament, a student- alumni pep rally, jambalaya dinner and a street dance in front of the Student Union. A ladies ' bingo brunch was held Saturday morning. Connie Leger of Opelousas won a diamond ring as a door prize. I couldn ' t believe the crowd at the bingo. The door prizes were a surprise, said Leger. Post-game activities included various parties, reunions, and outings in the Natchitoches area. Kay Lane and Reatha Cole unveil the new logo for the Recreation Complex. The complex was named after Mr. Robert Wilson, a founder of the multi million dollar establishment. Alumni members and Hall of Fame award recipients serve themselves an afternoon meal at a reception honoring those athletes receiving recognition during half-time ceremonies. Homecoming 29

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Maness attributes Rugby Team ' s success to Coatrolled Violence The Northwestern State University Rugby Football Team came on strong in 1986- 87, recruiting many new Ruggers in its attempt to take violence off the street and put it back on the Rugby pitch where it belongs, said Michael Maness, team founder. Sure it ' s violence, but it ' s controlled violence, and it gives a guy something to do after he ' s hung up the gridiron. Most British clubs have players that are 50 years and older, said Maness. The other primary element, according to Maness, is the camaraderie not only between the players but also between opposing teams. Northwestem ' s opponents in the 14-game fall and spring season included LSU, USL, SLU, Shreveport, Alexandria, Ft. Polk, Dallas and Gulf Port, Miss. Rugby Team events included a raffle dance, a Natchitoches Children ' s Home benefit game and the Northwestern 7-a-side Rugby Tournament in May. Ft. Polk wins a line-out possession. Northwestern fights the Alexandria Warthogs for ball possession in a line-out. A line- out occurs after the ball goes out of bounds. 30 Rugby Team