Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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I H -l | Kim Halloween and Homecoming were celebrated simultaneously at Oregon State College in 1956. Linda Courtney was crowned the Homecoming Queen by student body president. Chuck Addicott, in a ceremony held in the college bandstand. OSU Archim Pi7:2709 During Homecoming week, many residential halls. Greek houses, and Co-ops decorated their living arrangments to show off their Beaver Spirit. Prires were given to the most spirited displays. PK»i.« by St :v Tcxcira OSU Student Alumni Association sponsored a bonfire on Thursday of Homecoming week on the south side of Rcser Stadium. Students were encouraged to attend and show their Beaver Spirit. Photo by AllvMin M.irqutrin homecoming A 13

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Combine a rapidly growing student body, a winning football team, and swelling pride amongst alumni; we would have the formula for what could be designated one of the most successful OSU Homecoming celebrations in recent years. The week of October 22 - 28 was Homecoming Spirit week. There was an exciting schedule of activities including the Tug-of-War games, House Decoration, Bonfire, Beaverwalk and Yell Like Hell . Beaver spirits were high as a raging Bonfire was set at Reser Stadium sponsored by the Student Alumni Association. The crowd watched as a giant, paper-wrapped cougar effigy, which represented Washington State University’s mascot, was hurled into the fire. All throughout Homecoming Week, many student organizations competed against each other for participation points. The Homecoming 2000 winners were Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority and Sigma Pi Fraternity. The Homecoming football game ended the week with a bang as Oregon State won against WSU with a remarkable 24 point lead finishing the game at 30-6. Story by Jackson Lee and Lisa McDougald Sackett Hall residents competed in the Tug-ofAVar finals held during halftime of the football game. Sackctt won the competition and will be back next year to defend their title. Photo by Mklud Benda A young boy shakes Benny Beaver’s hand to wish him a Happy Birthday. Bennv turned 48 years old in 2000. Photo by Ben Blcvihinu 12 A student fife

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The annual Civil War game, the biggest sporting event in Oregon, brought its hype, media and die hard fans to Corvallis with expectations of a showdown that would be remembered for years to come. Weeks leading up to the game, University of Oregon players made disrespectful comments aimed at both OSU players and fans of their behavior at the 1998 Civil War. Oregon defensive end Jason Nikolao stated, “Last time I was there, 1 got treated like a punk off the street...Those people were lucky I couldn't do anything. Now 1 can do something about it, I’m going to do something to their players.” However the Duck defense could only-watch the Beaver defense tear into Oregon quarterback Joey Harrington, forcing five interceptions and one fumble. The Beavers took advantage of the turnovers taking a 17-7 lead at halftime. The Ducks were unable to gain any ground after the halt giving the Beavers their first 10-win season in history. “When you go 10-1 at a school that has never been 10-1, and was at rock bottom a few years ago, it doesn’t get any better than that,” coach Dennis Erickson exclaimed after the win. Story by Stephen Chancellor and Elizabeth Erwin KATU Channel 2 anchors John Marler and Cathy Marshall broadcasted live outside of Rcscr Stadium for almost a 24 hour period. Photo by Cascv Campbell junior Ken Simonton gets pumped up by teammate junior Patrick McCall prior to the game. Simonton and McCall rushed for a combine total of 2107 yards for the season. Photo by Citcv Campbell 14 A student fife