Radford University - Beehive Yearbook (Radford, VA)

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Catch that carnival spirit I he hustle and bustle on the Ded-mon field halted temporarily i a streak of red flashed before the eyes of RU students, alumni and Radford community members. Rowdy Red added to the excitement of the ’84 Homecoming Carnival when he zoomed onto the Dedmon field riding his Kawaski. To much dismay, the early morning of the carnival looked pretty grim; the sun barely peeked through the clouds. Yet, as the day progressed, the sun shone brilliantly. The crowd feasted on German food, entertained themselves at the many game booths, danced to the tunes of disc jockey T.J. and caroused and joked with friends who attended RU and alumni who returned for the gala event. Amy Schwarz. Student Life special events chairperson, revealed that the carnival was designed to “appeal to students that are still here and to give previous students something to come back to. Homecoming in the past, has been directed toward the elderly alumni.” However this year, Student Life “tried to appeal to all different age groups.” Student Life, along with Keith Keiper and Kay Walsh, directors of Heth Hall, helped make the carnival a success with the energetic help of Fun Company. Jerry Holt, sales representative for the Fun Company, an Atlanta, Ga. business, proclaimed, “It’s great to come to Radford.” The Fun Company provided the game booths that offered something for everyone. The more coordinated people enjoyed the ringo prize booth and the cork gun shoot which re- an opportunity to express imaginative talents. A very popular event, the space walk, gave students the chance to expend energy and be kids again. Nine-year-old Brent Robertson, who was celebrating his birthday said, “The moon walk’s just great.” If the game booths, space walk and delicious food didn’t interest an individual, the Norwood House Council’s pie throwing contest and kissing booth surely enticed them. Scot Rosner, a freshman “kisser,” was “psyched for anyone to come by.” The German theme of the Carnival was enhanced by knockwurst, sauerkraut, German potato salad. Bavarian cold cuts, and imported German beer. Many students felt the carnival was a big success. Charlie Turner, who won 15 stuffed animals at the various prize booths exclaimed, “It’s good to see the old group coming back. Many of my old friends have returned.” Sharon Walthall Bonnie llurlburt, dean of students, gets in the carnival spirit as she models a Bat Woman mask, a prise from one of the game booths. Campus Life 25

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Homecoming A weekend of memories • Blanche Daniel, former dean of women at Radford College. and Sue Hill share a happy reunion in the Alumni Cardens. Marf ic McConnell, daughter-in-law of John Preston McConnell. Radford's first president, talks with oid friends at the Alumni Memorial Cardens reception. Kristina Curtis Photos by Mike Chandler Bold banners were hung and flowers were in colorful bloom, all in celebration of Homecoming ’84, which was held October 5-7. It proved to be a memorable experience for both RU alumni and present students. Jenny Doud. director of alumni affairs reported that what made Homecoming ’84 such a big success was, “the casual social events, plus the weather!” Traditionally, homecoming is held the first weekend in October. However, planning for the big event began an entire year before that magical month. According to Doud, the Office of Alumni Affairs wouldn’t have been able to pull off such a great success without all the planning, staff and student committees that took part in its year-long development. There were planned activities for that October weekend set aside specially as a time for reminiscing with old college friends. The variety of programs in eluded the University Art Faculty Exhibit and Opening Reception, the Golden 50th Reunion for the class of ’34, and the Silver 25th Anniversary Dinner-Reunion for the class of ’59. A Student Life Coffee House with Mark Deation and Roy White, educational seminars, Alumni Memorial Gardens Reception in the Alumni Gardens located next to McConnel Library, Music Alumni Concert, Carnival ’84 sponsored by Student Life, sports events throughout the weekend, an all campus mixer sponsored by Pi Kappa Phi, and a fabulous Oktoberfest spon- sored by the Best Western Radford la were all in celebration of Homecomr 84. Alumni awards were given : showcase alumni for outst ndin achievements. Reflecting back on this past celebrc tion, Doud stated that there were tb traditional events like the garden reap tion and luncheon; however, they’re m “locked into the same thing every year. The carnival and Oktoberfest wtr proof that each Homecoming weeker. was improved upon. An estimated 600-800 alumni show up for the festive occasion. Homecoc ing ’84 proved itself a tough act t follow. What could possibly be in stor for 1985? As Doud put it, “this pastyefc was a good formula (of events) but the: is always room for improvement.” 24 Campus Life

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Super Dance DANCING Laura Johnson Twenty-eight hours and dancini almost constantly. How di they do it? Why did they do it? Someone who has participated in i dance-a-thon knows how it is done and the why of the RU dance-a-thw is easy. The dancers raised a total o $5,883 which was given to Jerry' kids. The money was distributed b; the Roanoke Muscular Dystroph; Association to finance care for vie tims of MD and to send some Ml children to summer camp. The dancing was broken up by i variety of contests. Students com peted to see who had the hairies chest and legs, who was the best eg] catcher, and who had the best torsi thrust. The 1984 RU Superdance was hek March 23 and 24. It was the sixth on held at Radford and the second hek in the Dedmon Center. IFC (Inter fraternity Council) and the Panhellenic Council joined togethe for the first time to sponsor thi event. Budweiser was also a c© sponsor as well as the beer supplie for the weekend. Stephanie Hewitt and Chat Dorrier tu ■ and turn the night away. The marathonr. danced for 28 hours. Photos by Sheryl Herrin 26 Campus Life