Purdue University - Debris Yearbook (West Lafayette, IN)

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“P” Means Party Dreary weather, but alums do the town They do it overy year like clockwork, these alumni band members watch the activities happening on the football field bolore their performance at the Homecoming game Happy over a 14-to victory over fAnnosota. defensive end, sophomore Donzel Leggett gives the sign of 1 to the students and alumni on his way to the locker room n the morning of September 21. automoblies adorned with Purdue slogans and paraphernalia poured into West Lafayette and onto Purdue’s campus to celebrate yet another Homecoming. This dreary Saturday provided the setting for Purdue alumni and students to enjoy themselves, see old friends, and reminisce about past college experiences. Many alums were welcomed by changes, including the addition of new buildings, new wings and renovations to housing units, and the fresh coat of paint covering Ross-Ade Stadium. The overcast skies, unusal coolness and drizzle that blanketed the campus didn’t seem to dampen any Boilermarker spirits. The festivities got under way Friday evening with the Homecoming parade and pep rally. Early Saturday morning the avid Purdue enthusiasts woke to breakfast club and gradually formed lines outside their favorite bars. The night before had seen Pierce Street in complete chaos as a growing mob of overzealous students prematurely hit the street to finish their partying. Invading parking lots. Slayter Hill, and the golf course, alumni and students alike awaited kick off while tailgating with friends and family. Alums were more than generous in supplying beverages” and a array of food munchies. The stadium was overflowing with Boilermaker fans who proudly sported their gold and black while members of Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity complete with black and gold painted faces showed their enthusiasm. Highlights of the game included the alumni band performance, which was executed with much precision and spirit. Leanna Goldschmidt was crowned the 1988 Homecoming Queen succeeding Michelle McDonald the 1987 Queen, both represented Alpha Phi Sorority. The Homecoming festivities were made complete with Purdues 14-10 win over Minnesota. Intoxicated with the festive mood and spirits of the weekend, students and alumni found they had one thing in common—the love of their alma mater. byROBYN SCOTT Mtn Lanqtoy fng»y 22 Homecoming

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PiUi ZtwiOi And the winner is.. signaling tho victor. 16 driven by Steven Daugherty tor Tarkington Hall, the race offtcial waves the checkered tlag (or the cheering crowd Alter a chain broke. Phi Kappa P$r driver, Chris Pfistor, and his crew, one ot tho teams favored to win. had to leavo the race and watch as Steven Daugherty captures tho checkered flag Bel hind It he Scenes More than a checkered flag ace day involves many participants, ranging from the drivers, crew members, celebrities and award winners. The people behind the scenes of Grand Prix make it possible for those in the spotlight to truly entertain on the day of the race. Opening ceremonies were led by Senator Richaard Lugar. acting as Grand Marshall of this year s race. Senator Lugar is the Republican Leader of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and the former Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Lugar is a fifth generation Hoosier and was born in Indianapolis. Preparation for the race began in late February for Steven Daugherty and his crew Daugherty, driving kart number sixteen. won first place representing Tarkington Hall and Windsor Halls. The junior has been racing for seven years through nationwide organizatons. This was Daugherty's second opportunity to compete in the Grand Prix. He finished twenty-seventh in the 1987 running due to mechanical problems. Daugherty became confident only when his toughest competition. Phi Kappa Psi's driver Chris Phister, broke a chain late in the race The karts, which cost approximately $3,000 to build, are funded by team sponsors ranging from housing units, businesses and corporations, and individuals. The addition of the mandatory Yamaha KT-100 engines added even more competition to this year's race. Each year the foundation selects a recepient of the Outstanding Service Award. The awarded was given to Dr. Richard Barnett. Dr. Barnett has been a professor in the School of Electrical Engineering Technology for eight years. He was helpful in the development of the new automatic scoring system that the Grand Prix Foundation implemented this year. The scoring system eased some of the pressure off of the people timing the race, and it was more precise in scoring. Also recognized by the foundation was senior, Phil West, who received the outstanding senior award. West served as president of Theta Chi Fraternity and the Purdue Foundation Student Board, as well as a score of other activities on campus. An important addition to this race that was missing last year was the presence of Duane Sweeny, the official starter of the race. Sweeny has been involved with race car driving for 38 years. He is well-known in the racing circuit, having flagged at over sixty of the toughest tracks in the United States. Sweeny said, I look forward to the Grand Prix as much as the Indianapolis 500. ' The race is an event in itself, but the commitment of the crews, drivers and individuals make it the Greatest Spectacle in College Racing. 21 Grand Prix

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23 Homecoming Ecstatic over the announcement of the Homecoming Queen, theso ladies of Alpha Phi Soronty cheer for Leanna Goldschmidt while she is crowned during the halftime festivities P means Party Getting together Before the start of the Homecoming game agamst Minnesota, these alumni tell a few jokes, oxchange sme stories and reminisce about their alma mater. ZmMi Usmg a httle concentration before he invades the field with the rest of the alumni band, this alumnus tuba player goes over the routine one more time Trying to keep away the tears. 1988 Homecoming Queen Leanna Goldschmidt is hugged by Micholle McOonaid. last year's queen and a member of Lcanna's sorority. Alpha Phi