Pittsburg State University - Kanza Yearbook (Pittsburg, KS)

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L Homecoming Queen Tradition THE QUEEN AND her court were only one of the star attractions at the Homecoming parade. Carol McGraw, Homecoming queen, represented the Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority.

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ition Certain traditional happenings make Pittsburg State University unique. Some of these happenings go unnoticed, some are taken for granted, and many are looked forward to year after year. Color schemes and patterns are made with much care and concern with the atmosphere that they will present. Analysis is done on the effect colors have on moods and personality. Julie Butts, Humbolt senior, makes a dream come true by placing the faces of fellow students in many homes. Although revenue was not large, achievement was great. Homecoming events involve many students at one stage or another. Carol McGraw, Bonner Springs senior, reigns over the Griffon-Gorilla Homecoming football game. Tradition presents classic topics of PSU life whether appreciated by few or noticed by all. The KANZA staff retrospectively presents Traditions. THE EARLY SPRING weather has an almost miraculous effect on the PSU campus. As spring fever hits, thoughts traditionally turn to spring break, suntans, and fun times. Cherry Grant, Columbus junior, and Kena Huntsinger, Wichita senior, bask in the warm sun of early spring while enjoying a chat on the benches in front of Hughes Hall. David Barton Tradition Divider Tradition

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McGraw crowned Homecoming queen 5 tudents and faculty at Pittsburg State University poured into Brandenburg Stadium to witness the crowning of the 1984 University Homecoming Queen, at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31. Carol McGraw, Bonner Springs senior, representing Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority, was elected Queen by the student body. Each student voted for one candidate on the ballot where the names of 10 semi- finalists appeared. The choice of 10 semi-finalists had been made earlier, narrowed from a field of 25 queen candidates. McGraw's court was also named during the convocation. They in- cluded Julie Bresnick, Pittsburg senior, sponsored by Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority; Gena Buche, Mulberry junior, sponsored by Sigma Chi fraternity; Anne Mullen, Leavenworth sophomore, sponsored by Lambda Sigma honor society; and Anita O'Brien, Chetopa junior, sponsored by the Newman Club. The queen candidates met four times with campus and community judges before the convocation, including a public competition in the Jack H. Overman Student Center, Ballots were collected at the convocation by members of Lambda Sigma honor society, and were tabulated by computer. While waiting for the results of the voting, students were entertained by comedian John Penny, Kansas City, Mo., who acted as Master of Ceremonies. Penny is a drama student at South- west Missouri State University and is an entertainer at Stanford Sons Comedy House in Kansas City. Other entertainment included music by the PSU Pride of the Plains Marching Band, a Pom Pon squad routine to the song Let's Hear it For The Boy by Deniece Williams, and a cheerleader and yell leader routine to the song Hello Again by The Cars. Dr. Donald Wilson, University president, gave a short pep talk on student enthusiasm, and Mike Mayerske, head football coach. introduced the PSU football team and coaching staff and talked about the upcoming game against the Missouri Western Griffons. The 1983 Homecoming Queen Pam Farney, Haysville senior, gave her farewell address and handed her title over to McGraw. The Queen and her court were presented during half-time ceremonies of the Homecoming football game on Saturday. The other five semi-finalists and their sponsors: Nancy Booker, Pittsburg junior, Tau Kappa Epsilon; Karen Carter, Pittsburg junior. School of Technology, Association of General Contractors, Graphic Arts Club, Instrument Society of America, Society of Associated Woodworkers, Society of Automotive Engineers, Society of Manufacturing Engineers and the Society of Plastic Engineers. Vicky Hight, Cherryvale senior. Social Work Club; Aletha Patterson, iola sophomore, Trout Hall; and Kristi Russell, Caney senior, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, The other 15 candidates and their sponsors were Charlotte Ambler, Iola junior. Concerned Black Students; Shannon Bailey, Chanute junior, Sigma Phi Epsilon; Kristine Bozman, Coffeyville freshman, Dellinger Hall; Latricia Bromley, Coffeyville, Vocational Industrial Clubs of America; Vicki Comstock, Chanute senior, Ecumenical Christian Ministries. Teri Deffenbaugh, Coffeyville junior, Nation-Mitchell Residence Hall; Kimberlee Lawson, Fort Scott senior, Sigma Tau Gamma; Kim Middleswart, Oswego sophomore, Nation-Mitchell Hall; Lynn Murry, Shawnee sophomore, Student Union Board; Shellie Overman, Liberal, Mo., sophomore, Student Home Economics Association. Teresa Reinier, Greeley senior, KANS; Shelly Sparks, Fort Scott sophomore. Pi Kappa Alpha; Jenny Steele, Pittsburg senior. Alpha Gamma Delta; Dee Vitt, St. Paul senior. Lambda Chi Alpha; and Wendy Woods, Abilene junior, Dellinger Hall.—by Ron Ausemus Audrey Van Becelaere ONE DOESN'T HAVE to be a college student to enjoy college activities. In spite of the cold, these two youngsters enjoy the clowns and colors of the P5l Homecoming parade. Audrey Van Becelaere CLOWNS, CLOWNS, EVERYWHERE downs. Danic McMillen, Baldwin resident, is just one of many who participated in the University's parade. Homecoming Queen Tradition