Pittsburg State University - Kanza Yearbook (Pittsburg, KS)

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THE LAMBDA CHI’S were one of several organizations showing their spirit for the Gorillas at the Yell Like Hell contesUpholo by Fred McGary) Wild wild events . . . The 23 nominees were given two questions, one impromptu, and one previously given them. The ten finalists were announced at the convocation at Brandenburg Stadium on Wednesday, October 24f at 10:30 a.m. Classes were dismissed for the event. Finalists were Stephanie Cook, Pittsburg sophomore; Cathy Duff in, Weir junior; Elizabeth Fast, Columbus senior; Teri Garner, Lee Summit, Mo., sophomore; Lori Hess, Cambridge junior; Diane Hurt, Pittsburg senior; Lori Kingrey, Baxter Springs sophomore; Janeile Renner, Garden Plains senior; Bronwyn Stafford, Pittsburg junior; and Diane Wheeler, Springfield, Mo,, junior. With the finalists lined up behind numbers one through ten, the crowd was asked to make their choice for queen. Ballots were collected and as they were counted, master of ceremonies Dean VanDeMark, Lamar, Mo., senior, and Miml Gorman, Kansas City senior, in- troduced University President Dr. James Appleberry. After an inspiring speech from Ap- ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE two Kearney State tacklers, Richard Overton races downfield.fphoto by Fred McGary) pteberry and a demonstration by Pitt State mascot Gus Gorilla of what the Gorillas were going to do to the Kearney State Antelopes, the Clone Brothers performed for the third consecutive year at Homecoming festivities. Rob and Bob even drafted Kelly Waldo, Lee’s Summit, Mo., junior, to sing a song with them. Other entertainment included an in- troduction of the 1979 football coaches by Head Coach Ron Randleman, and a final thank you from 1978 Homecoming Queen Jeannie Fowler Watson. Gorman and VanDeMark then an- nounced the queen and her court: Cathy Duffin, queen, sponsored by Newman Center; Teri Garner, sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Lori Hess, sponsored by Lambda Chi Alpha; Lori Kingrey, sponsored by Dellinger Hal I; and JaneJIe Renner, sponsored by Sigma Phi Epsilon. Other Homecoming activities included “Yell Like Hell,” which only 15 organizations participated in, yet many more attended and yelled from the stands. Wilma Minton, Director of Student Affairs, Dr. Peter Hamilton, associate professor of speech, and H. Francis Short, associate professor of speech, were the judges of this year’s com- petition. The winners of the contest were Dellinger Hall with first place; Shirk- Nation in second place; and Alpha Sigma Alpha winning third. Besides the spirit of the PSU Yell Leader and Cheerleaders, another event that sparked the crowd was the introduction of the 1979 football team and it’s coaches, which was followed by a chant that they performed for the crowd. The results of the sign painting contest followed, with the Sigma Chi fraternity placing first, Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity placing second, and the Newman Center placing third. After the excitement and enthusiasm of burning Kearney State’s mascot, many groups, clubs, and organizations worked into the morning hours making final completions on their floats. Saturday morning, October 27, crowds of people lined Broadway from 9th to Rose Streets, despite the brisk October weather, to watch the annual Homecoming parade. With more than eighty floats, novelty acts, bands, and queen float cars making their way through downtown Pittsburg, the 23 Homecoming candidates waved 19

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ENTERING THE PYRAMID building contest was one way that organizations such as the Fellowship of Christian Athletes displayed their homecoming spirit.(photo by 8renda Collins) GUS GORILLA TAKES A BREAK from his cheerleading duties to watch the Gorillas1 losing battle with Kearney State, (photo by Fred McGary) 18

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Wild wild parade and smiled at the crowd as they passed by. The parade ended at 10:35 a.m. and the 1979 Homecoming football game began at 2 p.m. The Gorillas were the first to score with a touchdown, but Kearney State College soon tied and took the lead in the first quarter. Kearney went on to hold that lead, defeating the Gorillas 36- 17. At halftime, the winners of the remaining Homecoming events were announced, with Sigma Phi Epsilon placing first in the second annual pyramid building contest. Alpha Gamma Delta placed second in the contest. Also announced were the winners of the float building contest. Alpha Gamma Delta and Lambda Chi Alpha took first place, Sigma Sigma Sigma and Tau Kappa Epsilon took seconds, and Dellinger Hall took third. Activities at halftime included the performance of a myriad of bands and the presentation of silver trays to the Homecoming Queen and her court by Dr. Appleberry. Many Homecoming dances took place that evening with the SUB dance held at the Eagle’s Club from 9 p.m. to midnight, bringing Homecoming Week to a close. MANY STRANGE VARIETIES of entries were at- tracted to this year's Homecoming parade, in- cluding the Pittsburg Van-O-Mite Club.(photo by Janlne Frlskel) FOLLOWING THEIR THIRO SUCCESSFUL pantie raid so far this year, Tom Cloyd. Mark Pemberton, and Kevin McCrary welcomed any claimers.(photo by Ky ) Cleveland) WORKING THROUGH THE NIGHT on floats was common during homecoming week. Alpha Gamma Delta and Lambda Chi's effort was rewarded with a 1st place, (photo by Kyle Cleveland)