Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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AIR EXPRESS MEETS THE WEST OSU alumni coming back to Corn Valley for the homecoming festivities this year may have been a little surprised at the changes since their day. Over the years, the campus, buildings and people of Oregon State have undergone subtle changes, but that Beaver spirit has stayed the same. OSU began its homecoming celebration in 1916, when pre-game rallies with students and alumni from surrounding towns started becoming traditions themselves. Since then, the event has become a highlight of fall term with an entire week of festivities scheduled before the football game held on Saturday. Activities this year were numerous. A mock rock contest let would-be rock stars strut their stuff while entertaining a delighted crowd. A parade through the living groups and the homecoming bonfire enabled spirited Beaver-believers to show their support. A sign competition between the Greeks, co-ops, and dorms drew its own group of supporters. The theme, Air Express Bombs the West proved to be a poor prediction for the game however, as the beavers fell to the Airzona Wildcats 27-6. Five princesses were chosen to represent various living organizations on campus. Honored at the homecoming football game were Noel Richmond. Residence Halls; Nocmi Esquillo, Ethnics; Rachel Dunn. Independents; Robin Richardson. Sororities; and Stacy Clark. Co-ops. The Bonfuc pictures are courtesy of CHRIS OTNF.SS. 28

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iite Thanksgiving!? Benny takes advantage of the extra vacation time to get a little skiing action. Oregon State students were treated with an extra long Thanksgiving vacation this year. Several inches of snow forced the closure of Oregon State University, which has not happened since 1962. putting 1985 in the record books. Since many students went home for Thanksgiving, the closure was enacted to avoid unnecessary accidents. Students then didn't have to rush to return to campus. Many students used the extra day for traveling back to Corvallis, while others used the time to catch up with their studies. The campus became a winter wonderland of white and many students just enjoyed the snow. 27

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