Purdue University - Debris Yearbook (West Lafayette, IN)

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Oav 5 WMtamor A hug is worth a thousand testings Pride, relief, happiness and comfort tilt the graduate and anyone else who may share in this special and magical event Graduation Day Grads See What’s Next . . . D«.x) WtttMnOM From adjusting the tassel to smiling for snapshots to that final walk away from campus. Graduation Day wraps up the fine package of a Purdue Education. by Michelle Goebel On May 13. students stood upon the steps outside of Hovde Hall to receive their final report from the Dean of Students. Grades and credits had been totaled. 5,800 students with a sigh of relief announced that they were 1987 graduates. Graduation is a time filled with mixed emotions A sense of accomplishment surrounds the graduates. Some achieved this goal in four years while others for various reasons were around for a few more semesters. The time spent here did not matter; all that could be thought of was that each and everyone was a 1988 graduate of Purdue. Being a graduate from Purdue opens many doors. Corporations realize the valuable education that Purdue students have received and reward them for their accomplishments. Opportunities are right around the corner, if one could just find that special corner Not everyone had found that special corner or job at graduation time. Those grads that did have jobs were excited about the new challenges, the chance to prove themselves, and to start a new beginning. Along with this excitement came feelings of fear — could they really handle it in the business world, could they live on their own and could they make the decisions to exceed Graduation adds a new sense of independence which is felt by all. Many enjoy this as a challenge. After spending almost an entire lifetime in school and dependent on family, starting a new life on your own can be exciting Leaving Purdue means leaving behind friends and memories of sitting in the windowseat at Harry's, pulling all night-ers. and other moments of disappointment. excitement and insantiy With graduation comes the end of your school career but not the end of your education. It is only the beginning to new opportunities in which you will utilize all that has been learned at Purdue Graduation is a door open for the the future of success and happiness

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Trick or Treat? Alums Party Purdue Style By Michelle Goebel Does 75 degree weather and Halloween costumes mix with football, Purdue alumni and black and gold? Well, for Homecoming 1987, this winning combination had everyone in high spirits and a festive mood. Each homecoming, alumnus come back to Purdue to uphold the traditions, take a look at current renovations and catch up with old friends. Another favorite Homecoming activity for the alumni was standing in endless lines to visit the old hot spots ; Harry's and Quincey's. Homecoming, as much as it has an alumni emphasis, was also a special time for Purdue undergraduates. This particular weekend reunited these students with past roommates and other friends who have been out in the real world , pursuing their long-awaited goals. Besides paying for a few rounds at the ‘ole establishment, alumni also gave a few tips on success and words of encouragement. The traditional events planned for the weekend will be remembered by many. Students and alums, alike, turned to see the Homecoming Parade. Leading the parade was former Purdue All-American Len Dawson. Also riding in the parade were the five finalists for Homecoming Queen. The celebration also included Krannert's 25th anniversary of graduate school. The most traditional event of the Homecoming weekend did not disappoint the 60,000 fans in Ross Ade Stadium. There was plenty to cheer about as Purdue demolished the Wisconsin Badgers, 49-14. Celebration was in order. Alumni covered in Black and Gold, and dressed as ghosts, witches and M M's joined in the excitement. The honor of Homecoming Queen was joyfully received by Michelle McDonald. Homecoming 1987 will never be forgotten by Michelle, the football players, students, and alumni alike. What's even better, all the fun. friends and excitement will be relived once again next year The Spirit of Homecoming 1987 will always be remembered. by students and alumni alike, as a crazy time spent cheering, tailgating and even participating m Halloween festivities VtaehORi At il!«noro 28 Homecoming