Penn State University - La Vie Yearbook (University Park, PA)

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During the Phi Psi 500, the Oompa Loompas play leap-frog on Beaver Avenue. elf. -13 a Nvamnuuvv-upuruyu vi 1' v . t 19.3 t . -by Anthon y Piccioni -by Fisher The latest in slimy fun, Jello Wrestling, is a favorite during West Week Activities. Pee Wee Herman and his television friends join in to raise money during the Phi Psi 500. The money raised benefits Storm Break and the YMCA. L h , htNNhNthNNNJ Marked by Tradition In a former running of the Phi Psi 500, people dressed as chromosomes plan to attack. eby w ' ' -by Chns Swope

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Layout by Susan Daugherty -by Chris Swope HNNruuvwrvrvs-vvsaeru I almost transferred to another school my freshman year but once spring came I changed my mind. Spring at Penn State is great! I couldn't imagine spending it anywhere else. wvaPatty Sobocinski pring Activities A 6665011 Of Fun At 13ch -by Jennifer Bolden Tons and Tons, of fun in the sun was the only way to describe the excited jump students made into springtime ac- tivities. Each year thousands of students waited in anticipa- tion of the events Penn Stater's alone were proud of. The first sign of spring was the annual Phi Psi 500. The 1.1 mile race through the streets of State College had hundreds of runners racing through streets and bars wearing traditionally wacky costumes. Sponsored by Phi Kappa Psi fraternity and Moussy Beer, the philanthropy's proceeds benefitted organizations such as the State College YMCA, Storm Break youth shelter, and the Franklin Firsten Fund, a fund for a former Phi Kappa Psi brother. Another popular springtime tradition was the Sy Barash Regatta. The day of out-door fun sponsored by Beta Sigma Beta fraternity and Uni-Mart was held at Bald Eagle State Park, with proceeds benefitting the American Cancer Society. Thousands of students gathered to hear groups such as Joan Jett and the Blackhearts in addition to popular local groups. There were also tug-of-war contests, volleyball games, and many other events for individuals and teams. With a record- breaking number of students attending each year, with so much water to swim in and land to roam, this tradition was one that was sure to continue for years to come! It was esti- mated some 22,000-25,000 people participated in this annual event, raising as much as $56,000 for the American Cancer Society. Each dormitory area sponsored a Quad Week with vari- ous free events and activities. Round-the-clock movies al- lowed students to sit back, relax, and enjoy movies like Arth ur 24 hours a day. For the bold, spirited and adventurous, one could observe, or better yet participate, in the newest trend, Jello Wres- tling. Frisbee contests, bed races, and bed tuck-ins allowed dormitory residents to make new friends, and have fun with old friends. -by Anthony Picciani At the Regatta, the Romantics entertain Moussy Beer, the non-alcoholic beer, is the crowds gathered at Bald Eagle State one of the co-sponsors of the Phi Psi Park. 500 each spring. 24 Spring Activities

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The block of Allen Street from College Avenue to Beaver Avenue is transformed into a pedestrian arcade. Marked by Tradition A customer browses at the artwork on a booth set up on the Mall. On Children's Day, local volunteers dress as clowns and perform with visiting clowns to entertain the crowds. The cool waterfall on the Allen Street Mall invites the visitors to sit and relax. -by Beth Boyer i 3. .. i O n. t i u -by Beth Boyef These elderly ladies are part of a visiting artist's display at the Festival. Artists from across the state and from around the world travel to State College to take part in the annual tradition. -by Beth Boyer