Pepperdine University - Promenade Yearbook (Malibu, CA)

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atalina Dance By Vicky Ashley Pcpperdine's Sludcnt Government Association (SGA) tried something different this year. SGA held the spring formal on Catalina Island, instead of at the traditional site -- the Queen Mary. The location switch of the annual event was an attempt to do something new. We're trying to come out with a big bang, to start a new tradition in 1988, says Kim Sauer, SGA Activities Committee chairman. Another reason for the move was the raising of prices by the Queen Mary. The Queen Mary figured that since they had been doing the dance in the past, explains Kyle Moore, freshman class president, that they would do it this year too. So they jacked up the prices, and we went to Catalina instead. The dance was held in Catalina's Casino, a big Greck-style building with many levels. The top floor site enabled students to capture the breathtaking view of the starry sky with the moon's light and the lights of passing ships reflecting upon the ocean. The clear February night allowed for miles of visibility. Inside the casino. Pcpperdine students were living it up. There was a buffet-style dinner and non-alcoholic drinks, both of which were included in the $60-pcr-couplc price. Students danced the night away on the spacious dance floor. The mens' formal wear ranged from the traditional black tuxedo to pastel ones. Long extravagant gowns to simple, conservative dresses were the choices for the women. The soft pink lighting in the background complemented the students’ fabulous appearances and added a magical touch. I think the dance was a success, says Moore. We sold 211 tickets out of the 290 that were available. Everyone that I've talked to had a great time. However, feelings were mixed about traveling to Catalina after an hour's drive from Malibu, a two-hour boat ride from the Long Beach Harbor, and then repeated for the trip home. One student who attended the dance said that some people did not like the boat ride because it was long and cold and some people were even getting seasick. Most people didn't mind too much, but if there was one thing that I had to say about the dance that people didn't like, it was the boat ride. Still, the decision to move the dance to Catalina proved to be a good one for most of the students who attended, even though SGA ended up losing money. The cost of the dance was $24,303 while the total revenue and budgeted allotment for the dance amounted to $20,901. According to SGA. the loss can be made up through the success of other events. Overall, both SGA and the students were happy with the evening. Catalina Cruises carried Pcpperdine students to and trom the island. CATALINA CRUISES 28 Activities

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omecoming By Margo Taylor When ihc days get shorter and the temperature becomes cooler. January has arrived and thoughts of homecoming begin. With only three weeks between the stait of classes and the Jan. 25-30 week, people all over campus were busy working to plan activities for homecoming. Chris Di Battista, spirit chairwoman, says she started by meeting with Bob White, director of Campus Life and Tricia Brodbine, assistant director of Alumni Relations, to outline a theme. Crowning of the homecoming king and queen officially started the activities for the annual Pcppcrdine homecoming. White said. Tom Triggs. a member of the Sigma Epsilon fraternity and a member of the surf team, was elected homecoming king, and Stella Bcrkcbilc, a member of the women's volleyball team, was elected queen. Monday night's dinner was highlighted by a lip sync contest sponsored by the senior class and coordinated by Ken Niemann, senior class president. Tuesday's activities started with powder-puff football sponsored by the Intramurals office. That evening the sophomore class sponsored the Faculty Follies’ which was coordinated by Joe Oyer, sophomore class president Surfin' Safari was the theme for Thursday night's dinner hosted by Marriott and the freshman class. Di Battista says, We introduced the basketball team at Surfin' Safari, and that was really great for the guys. Activities on Friday included a barbecue dinner hosted by Marriott and a pep rally and bonfire sponsored by Campus Life. White said the bonfire was a new homecoming activity and Campus Life plans to continue it. Finally, homecoming day arrived. Saturday was filled with activities to cap off the busy week. Alumni Relations planned luncheon reunions for the alumni who came to participate in the festivities. The Homecoming finale came Saturday evening with the dinner, game and dance. The Pcppcrdine Waves basketball team played Gonzaga University at the homecoming game Saturday night in Firestone Ficldhouse. We were leading most of the time, but at the end we killed them, Nelson Rojas, freshman yell-leader, says. The final event of the homecoming week was the dance held at the Airport Marriott in Los Angeles. The dance went really well. Di Battista said. Spirit was increased a lot this year. We ended up with a lot of people, and that made a really great homecoming. 30 Activities Matt Peterson in the Homecoming Parade with the Surf Team Float .