Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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StrttcMxg Before participating in the 5K fun run with dad. Brenda Jackson, sophomore in health fir human performance, leans on dad while she stretches. The fun run was sponsored by MUPC and was attended by many dads. Lots of Dads Dad's enjoy a weekend of entertainment and fun Dads, dads, dads, everywhere there were dads during the weekend of Feb. 15,16 and I 7. The annual Dads Weekend at Oregon State University brought thousands of dads to campus and plenty of activity. The Memorial Union Program Council sponsored many programs offering a variety of scheduled events for dads. Events included the annual Fun Run, the OSU basketball game against Washington State University, The Classic Car Show, the Miss OSU Pageant. Dad and I photos and the annual pancake breakfast sponsored by Delta Delta Delta. OSU won the basketball game against Washington State by two points, 87-85, in front of 10,400 students and dads Saturday night. The Classic Car show was held in McAlexander Fieldhouse and the car types ranged from classic Model-T Fords to Rolls Royces. More modern cars were also scattered throughout campus and some were available for auctioning off. The Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity sponsored the Miss OSU Pageant and gave the proceeds to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Dad and I photos were also popular with all dads and their kids. The photos were taken in the Memorial Union and usually brought quite a line. Entries were also taken for the Dad of the Year contest. To enter students wrote an essay on why they thought their father should be Dad of the Year. Dads also could enjoy the annual pancake breakfast sponsored by Delta Delta Delta sorority. Proceeds from the breakfast went to the women's scholarship fund. Dads also could enjoy the bowling and billiards tournaments held in the MU Recreation Center. As usual I had a good time with my dad. For the past three years he has joined me for the annual events, said Tricia Burton, junior in liberal studies. Dads from all over Oregon and other states came to Oregon State to enjoy another year of weekend activities. -Dena Cuntcrnuinn Dad's Weekend 25

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i w •? rn • At) i ■ ' ? ? The OSU Mounted Drill Team performs for students and dads during Dad s Weekend. The drill team put on quite an entertaining show, filled with tricks and lots of horses. Corner At the MU Billiard Parlor. Doug Squires takes aim before sinking another solid. Students brought their dads to the MU to bowl a few lanes or shoot a little pool. 24 Dad's Weekend

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 photo by Derrick A. l-ec Fighting warriors In the M.U. Quad, members of the Freehold of Turns Nimborum, put on a show for the OSU moms. Every Mom's Weekend the club performs a joust in their midevil costumes. A neat display At the Renaissance Fair. Jim Pierce, senior in horticulture, makes sure the sweatshirts he is selling are in place. Mom s Weekend was a good time for various clubs on campus to make some extra money by setting up booths and selling various products that represent their club. hoio fcv Derrick A. l e 26 Mom's Weekend