Ohio Northern University - Northern Yearbook (Ada, OH)

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Homecoming certainly was a “Celebration in ’83,” as it was full of good times from start to finish. Festivities began on Monday evening with an Ice Cream Social and the sounds of Added Attraction. On Wednesday a new event was added to the Homecoming celebration; Homecoming Spirit Night in which Queen and King candidates pre¬ sented skits in the White Bear. Ban¬ ner Day was held on Thursday, while Friday evening activities included the annual pushmobile races, torch¬ light parade, and announcement of Homecoming Court. Alpha Sigma Phi and Alpha Omicron Pi took first place in the pushmobile races, while Saturday ' s Homecoming Parade brought top honors to the winning float of Phi Mu Delta. The ONU Po¬ lar Bears continued the winning streak as they defeated the Marietta Pioneers 60-0 in the Homecoming game. Halftime brought with it the announcement and crowning of Homecoming Queen Shari Birt, and King, Sam DiGiacomo. Court atten¬ dants were Lynn McConnell, Dana Gross, Linda Ream, Bryan Moore, Pam Lewis, and Jim Black. A recep¬ tion following the game, and a talent show Saturday evening, brought Homecoming ’83 to a successful close. 1. Plunging forward in the annual pushmobile races are Alpha Xi ' s Kim Par¬ sons and Donna Milligan. 2. Crowned Homecoming King and Queen were Sam DiGiacomo and Shari Birt. 3. Racing onto the field for the afternoon Homecoming game against Marietta, is Kevin |ohn. 4. Presenting their skits to a crowd at the While Bear Inn are Homecoming King and Queen candidates Steve Hreha and Lynn McConnell. 5. Frequent spectator at the Homecoming events is President of the university, Debow Freed. 6. Pausing before the start of the pushmobile races is Zeta, l.ori Williams. 7. At the game, Lynn McConnell cheers the Bears on to a 80-0 victory. 8. The ONU Marching Band performs at halftime.

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College life in Ada sometimes found students with free time on their hands, so, for all of the spare moments away from studying, ONU students had to find some form of entertainment. To save themselves from boredom, students joined clubs, created their own games, and occa¬ sionally planned time out for a scheduled event. Anyone tuned to 640 AM found that WONU, Northern’s very own radio station, met practically all of their listening needs. With a mixture of old and new music, WONU offered students special sports features, and programs such as Vintage Vinyl, and the Hour of Higher Power. For students who would rather perform than listen, Open Mic Nights were held in White Bear Inn, in which local Northern talent took the stage to entertain all. Campus sponsored events also pro¬ vided the students with a wide range of activity to choose from. A spring concert brought entertainment to the entire campus with the sounds of a local rock band, and the Christian Concert Committee brought Michael Card, the 1982 Christian songwriter of the year, to ONU. There was cer¬ tainly a lot to choose from for the student with a few free moments to spare. 1. Clark Hall resident, Dave La Riccia, finds time to shoot ping-pong balls through the halls. 2. Musician, singer, and songwriter, Michael Card performs at the Chapel. 3. The University radio station, WONU, pro¬ vides students with up-to-date information and music. 4. Enjoying a game of tennis while weather still permits is Todd Zevchik. 5. Moonlight Drive performs in an outdoor concert during Spring Week festivities. 6. Intramural and interfraternity softball and athletic events keep many students busy throughout the year. Student Life: Entertainment 27

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Homecoming Is A “Celebration In ’83” Student Life: Homeeoniing 29