Pittsburg State University - Kanza Yearbook (Pittsburg, KS)

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ytholog 7 and new events give y Homecoming new twist JL Homecoming was a week of frenetic activity, from last-minute efforts to finish floats to getting the perfect team together for the Gorilla Games. Homework was largely forgotten as students crammed all the excitement they could find into one short week. The first annual Gorilla Games started off the Homecoming festivities. A mini-Olympics type of competition, the games replaced the sign-painting competition of previous years. Nine organizations marched onto the field of Brandenburg Stadium, full of spirit and enthusiasm as they prepared to compete. However, the wind and clouds scared away many of the spectators, and the stands were nearly empty. The competition began with the Parade of Organizations ' with each group marching around the stadium. The groups were judged on their costumes, originality of presentation and how well they marched. Following the parade, some extraordinary events took place. First came the Friscus Throw, similar to a discus throw. Competitors tested their skills at long-distance frisbee throwing. Sigma Chi fraternity member, Curt Benelli, Pittsburg sophomore, won the men's division with a throw of 211 feet, 9 inches. Karen Wellesley, Jane, Mo., freshman and representative if the Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority, seized the women's title, with a throw of 169 feet, 1 inch. Brooms flew across the field as competitors strove to win the Javelbroom competition. Bill Hunt, Pittsburg junior, threw his broom 121 feet, 2 inches, to capture the event for Sigma Phi Epsilon. Fran Gregar, Overland Park junior and Newman Club member, threw her broom 68 feet, 1 inch for a win in the women's division. A three-legged bag jump followed the javelbroom competition. After much difficulty, Nation Hall's Michelle Deyoe, South Haven freshman, and Amy Moyer, Lansing freshman, jumped 8 feet, 8 inches for the win. The men's division was captured by the Newman Center team of William Caines, Baxter Springs sophomore, and Michael Reith, Walnut junior, with a jump of 12 feet, 7 inches. Stumbling through a backwards 100 yard dash in just 16.2 seconds gave Sigma Chi's Brett Middleton, Oxford freshman, the men's division victory. Anita O'Brien, Chetopa senior and Newman Club competitor, won the women's division by a nose with a time of 20.21 seconds, only hundreths of a second ahead of her competition. The day's events concluded with a wheelbarrow chariot race. Claiming victory in this competition were the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity with a time of 1 minute, 20.32 seconds, and the Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority, with a time of 2 minutes, 30.96 seconds. Overall winners of the games were Sigma Phi Epsilon in the men's division and the Newman Club in the women's division. Spirited students poured into Brandenburg Stadium Wednesday afternoon to participate in the selection of the new Homecoming Queen. Dr. Donald Wilson, University president, welcomed the spectators to the Convocation ceremonies, disguised behind a Ronald Reagan Halloween mask. After casting their votes for queen, students were entertained by local breakdancers, yell and cheerleaders and the pompon squad. However, the pompon girls almost did not get their chance to continued to page 78 The hours spent frantically working on floats culminate in the Homecoming Parade, when the crowd's admiration makes all the time and trouble worthwhile. This towering Gorilla, made by Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority and Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity, demonstrates the dedication needed to com- plete such a float.—Dale Bratton rv 76 Homecoming The intricate figures and designs of Homecoming floats show the imagination and creativity of Pitt State students. This repiiea of a Trojan horse, constructed by the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority and the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, was symbolic of the sur- prise the Pitt State football players had in store for their Washburn rivals.—Kent A. Thompson — . — 1 Li : Ji

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Choosing a Homecoming queen is a thoughtful pro- cess Students attending Convoclion in Branden- burg Stadium contemplate the queen candidates, trying to decide who is worthiest to represent their University.—Kent A. Thompson The Gorilla Games gave students a chance to show off their unusual abilities. Laurie Moon, Wichita senior, prepares her best frisbee throw in an attempt to win the friscus title.—Dale Bratton ffomecoming 75

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1 ICTOR ends week with a bang The football game brought festivities to a booming conclusion, with a 35-18 Gorilla victory over the tenth ranked Washburn Ichabods. The Gorillas took the lead early, scoring six points after only three plays. The extra point team then converted a surprise two point play with a run by Bruce Stancell, Ander- son, Mo , sophomore. The Ichabods then tied up the score, with a touchdown and safety of their own. But the Gorillas weren't discour- aged as an interception and 40 yard run by Donnie Johnson, Midwest City, Okla., fresh- man, gave them a second touchdown. The extra point kick was good and the Gorillas were up 15-8. An Ichabod field goal left the score at 15-11 at half-time. During half-time the queen and court were presented and given silver platters. High school bands and the Pride of the Plains marching band entertained the crowd. The Ichabods chose to receive the kickoff to start the second half. They quickly scored another touchdown, taki ng the Iead at 15-18. Late in the third quarter, Pitt took the lead back. Starting on their own 39 yard line, Gene Stegeman, Overland Park sophomore, went in for a touchdown. Again, the extra kick was good and PSU was on top 22-18. A second interception by Ted Frith, Wichita junior, set the Gorillas up for a field goal. Michael Bowman, Adrian, Mo., sophomore, kicked 44 yards, the longest field goal of his career, to bring the score to 25-18. A WU fumble and Pitt State recovery on the 42 yard line gave the Gorillas their next scoring opportunity. They moved up to the seven yard line before a penalty moved them back to the 12. Another Bowman field goal gave PSU a 10-point lead. The Ichabods were forced to take a chance on fourth down but came up short to set PSU up for one more trip to the end zone. Stegeman took the ball in on an option and Bowman kicked the extra point, leaving the final score at 35-18.□ Suzy Karr