Pittsburg State University - Kanza Yearbook (Pittsburg, KS)

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A Fairytale Reality As Menghini crowned Queen Fairy Tales was the theme chosen for Pittsburg State’s 1986 Homecoming, and for Stacy Menghini, Frontenac junior, her fairy tale became reality when she was crowned the 1986 Homecoming Queen. Stacy’s court included Mi chetle Doherty, Fort Scott senior; Jill Shepard, Overland Park ju- nior; Kristen Snyder, Prairie Vil- lage junior; and Jana Moriconi, Frontenac senior. The ceremony opened with the Pittsburg State Marching Band and was followed by guest emcee, Greg Tamblyn, a comedian-musician. Tamblyn then introduced Dr, C. Ray Baird, honorary Homecoming Marshall who acknowledged the queen candidates and an- nounced the ten finalists. The PSU spirit squad also per- formed. Coach Dennis Franchione fol- lowed by introducing the coach- ing staff and the captains of the football squad. Tamblyn then an- nounced the remaining activities for Homecoming. Beth Jones, the 1985 Homecoming Queen, wished to present a tape instead of a speech. In her tape she thanked everyone who helped her earn the title, and wished the new homecoming queen the best of tuck. Last but definitely not least, Dr. Donald Wilson, PSU president announced Stacy Menghini as the 1986 homecom- ing queen. Along with being the new homecoming queen, Stacy re- mains active in the Newman Club, her sorority-Sigma Sigma Sigma, is a PSU cheerleader, and works in the Physical Educa- tion Building on campus as a slu- dent secretary. In her spare time she enjoys playing volleyball and cheerleading. Her sorority means a lot to her so she spends most of her spare time doing ac- tivities with it. As the 1986 Homecoming Queen, Stacy hopes to be a me- diator for the society and the school. “Someone needs to know what's happening on cam- pus, and the students want to know what the community thinks.” Another goal that Stacy hopes to reach is to do much more to represent PSU. For Stacy Menghini, her title means a lot, but her responsibil- ities to and representation for Pittsburg State University are the most important. What keeps her smiling and on the go all of the time? She replied, ’Whatever it is, I want to do it! I'm sure with Stacy's spunk and bright person- ality that PSU will definitely be represented well. - Angie Cro- zier. 1985 Homecoming Queen, Beth Jones, Cherokee senior, performed one of her last official duties of home- coming queen as she participated in the homecoming parade. The Pittsburg State University homecoming parade and festivities is always a big affair. The arrival of Kan- sas City Royals 2nd baseman, Frank White, made it an even more memora- ble day. No parade would be complete with- out floats. Julia LaFavor, Fairway ju- nior, and Jill Shepard, Overland Park junior, two of the homecoming queen candidates, had the priviledge of rid- ing atop the winning homecoming float. 12 Homecoming

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Gorilla halfback, Monte Weathers (31) is hauled down by Fori Hays State’s Sam Harris during ihe 1986 Homecoming game. Rodney Lewallen (40) falls in front of the play while Jon Beal (70) looks on. The homecoming parade was di- vided into different sections of compe- tition. One type was the novelty com- petition which was an effort to show your ability by dressing to represent your lavorile fairy tale. Homecoming 11

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Students show enthusiasm at Yell Like Hell Although the Oct. 16, 1986 pep rally started out a little less than enthusiastic, it literally ended up with a bang! About 500 cheering fans showed their support for Pitts- burg State University's Home- coming at the annual Yell Like Hell and pyramid build- ing contest held at Branden- burg Stadium. First, second and third place trophies were awarded in the men's and women's divisions for the best pyramid and chant. The teams were judged on degree of difficulty, chant, audience participation, and enthusiasm by a panel of six judges. The Alpha Gamma Delia sorority sisters captured the first place trophy among the women's teams with a synchro- nized performance, chanting Number one in the state. Each member wore an Alpha- Gam sweatshirt as they moved almost flawlessly into their suc- cessful pyramid. Second place was received by the Vica Cosmetology team. Sigma Sigma Sigma was awarded third place finish. In the men's division, the fraternity brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon walked away with the first place finish chanting, Hold that tiger! After the pyramid was completed, the Sig-Ep banner was handed to the top man, as the bottom row attempted a sort of' chorus line kick. Pre-rally time was spent lis- tening to the PSU band and waiting tor the events to start. After the spirit squad ap- court to the crowd and intro- duced head coach Dennis Franchione. Coach Franchione allowed the members of the 1986 PSU football team to introduce themselves and a few mem- bers took advantage of a live microphone and captive audi- ence. Oscar Epps, Dallas freshman, started to give the fans his rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. Bruce Stancell, Anderson, MO. sen- ior, introduced himself by sim- ply stating, I'm Bruce Stancell and I play football. Todd Mayhew, Haviland peared cheering, Go Pitt! Give 'em hell!, it seemed to light the initiative spark to get the crowd going. Homecoming queen Stacy Menghini announced her senior, had been asked to say something intelligent, he said. Mayhew encouraged the fans to come on out to a good game. We're gonna kick their ass! Following introductions, a football signed by the football team was presented to Mengh- ini, Frontenac junior. The ultimate finale to the night's festivities inspired ooh's and ah's from the star struck crowd. They were mes- merized by the dazzling fire- works display seen high atop the opposite side of Branden- burg, this being the final salute of encouragement to our win- ning PSU football squad, - Shelli Shipley. No parade would be complete without a clown. Rich Gilmore, Frontnac freshman, represents the Newman Center in the novelty competition of the homecoming parade. Homecoming 13