Purdue University - Debris Yearbook (West Lafayette, IN)

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An invasion of alumni clad in black and gold and 32,000 students wandering to find that perfect party. All this could only mean one thing. It's. . . By Nick Tiemersma The campus swelled with more traffic than usual. Cars were backed up on all roads leading into West Lafayette. The Friday night regulars of Harry's had I.D.'s in hand, waiting in line to get inside and grab a much needed beer, enjoying the ever increasing traffic jam. Students rushed home to get plans confirmed on the upcoming weekend, only to be stopped in the Union by a parade of middle-aged, black and gold clothed alumni singing the fight song with a boisterous slur to their voices. They were celebrating their weekend, the Purdue they remembered. Yes, it was Homecoming... again! Festivities were to begin at dusk Friday with a planned bonfire and pep rally on Slayter Hill. Spirits were dampened as a consistent rain pelted the grassy knoll, cancelling the Friday night events. As the rain persisted, many of the Purdue Student Association worried that their sponsored event, the Homecoming Parade, would be cancelled also. PSA's worries were short lived, as the weather broke and the following morning presented a partly sunny sky to campus, and the parade went on as scheduled. The parade was hosted by Grand Marshal Max Headroom, the com- Showing some very intense and off the wall spirit, the AQ's, a tnadcappcd band of friends, donned rainbow wigs and painted a car to show their support in the parade. (Doug Dorsam photo) Homecoming Again I 4 puterized spokesperson for Coca-Cola. Situated on top of a limousine in televisions. Headroom, interviewed by PSA president Julie Burt, answered various questions and commented on the day's events. Also riding in the parade were the five finalists for Homecoming Queen: Christine Cicen, Kim Dunn, Laura Jakubec, Cindy Rule and Amy Wright. The band performed with precision as the parade wound down, and game time approached. Spectators entered Ross Ade like cattle being herded, trying to sneak in alcohol in the most inconspicuous way possible, alumni included. The game proved too much for the Boilermakers and freshman quarterback Jeff George, who suffered a slight concussion during a play in the first half. With the Minnesota Gophers digging larger holes around the Boilers, the weather sank deeper into the dreary depths of the sky. The fans did not notice the change in the weather and neither did the court as they nervously waited for half-time. As a few nervous toes tapped, the announcement was made. Senior Amy Wright was crowned Homecoming Queen. I was on cloud nine the whole night. I felt really honored at the banquet to sit next to President Beering, and to have the Glee Club sing to me, said Wright. With festivities winding down, the crowd staggered wearily from the stadium. Another Homecoming had passed, but before one would notice it would be Homecoming... again! ♦ Homecoming Queen, senior Amy Wright, is escorted off the field by President Beering. (Paul Siegfried photo) I 16 ♦ Homecoming

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Tom Griswald, one of WFBQ-95's morning persona I itics, wait to hear what students add to the lyrics of the popular song Money. Money. (Doug Dorsam photo) Isn't it amazing that anyone can laugh contagiously at 7a.m.?! As Bob says of this capability, It's the lack of oxygen. It just goes to my head. (Doug Dorsam photo) Bob, Mad Dog, and Tom take a break, as a series of commercials run, to drink some coffee straight, smoke a cigarette, and create some cracks to entertain students while they blow off classes. (Doug Dorsam photo) iiVLHMHHa BtfrL huurv n HULL |immv Mad Dog Mattis, a Thursday morning regular on Q-95, is caught in the act reaching for Purdue's infamous Psych 444 book to make fun of the pictures. (Doug Dorsam photo) Bob Kevoian watches the student audience amusingly as they scream and cheer immediately after he mentions the word Purdue. Paula Poundstone, a comedienne at Crackers, looks bored by the whole event. (Doug Dorsam photo) 'The Hog, a 1971 Oldsmobilc Delta 88, painted half pink and half camouflage, is what Bob and Tom have driven around since their show was created three and a half years ago. (Doug Dorsam photo)

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Taking control of the field, alumnus and former tuba player for the band. David Siegfried, class of 1%3, enjoys the annual alumni band performance during halftime of the Homecoming game. (Paul Siegfried photo) Perched atop the roof of a Corvette, Homecoming candidate Kim Dunn happily waves to the parade spectators in the final leg of the second annual Homecoming parade, sponsored by PSA. (Doug Dor-sam photo) Homecoming ♦ 17