Rollins College - Tomokan Yearbook (Winter Park, FL)

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The Kappas prepare for the house decorating contest early Saturday morning. A monkey act was one of the many acts performed by the Royal Lichtenstein Ring Sidewalk Circus. 27

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Homecoming Color My World? New Propoganda? An International Movement? A revisal of a Chi- cage Song? No, it actually was the theme of Rollins 1980 Homecoming. The Rollins stu- dents spent the weekend of Nov. 6, 7, 8, and 9th successfully coloring their little piece of the world, Rollins College. It began, well actually it began a long time before November 6th. A date was chosen during the spring of 1980 and the work began. Student Association, Student Center and interested students all chipped in to make it a successful event, a long remem- bered weekend. Back to the beginning — Homecoming began officially November 6th. It started at 4:00 on the Library Lawn with the company of the Royal Lichtenstein Va Ring Sidewalk Circus. This World ' s smallest circus is under the direction of ringmaster-founder, Nick Weber. It lasted a full hour and included 15 acts: two mines, juggling, a trapeze act, the performances of fine very line animals (in- cluding a bear) acrobats, magicians and of course clowns. This special circus was a treat provided for us by President Seymour, with John Langfitt to supervise. It really was a treat. Just the happy expressions on the faces of the students proved one never real- ly out grows the circus. The Royal Lichten- stein performers liked us so much they did an equally excellent repeat performance on Friday. Friday offered a chance for everyone to begin decorating their respective houses. Then as a break from this, they were invited to join the rest of the student body behind McKean for 3 hours of lakefront food, fun, beer and entertainment. There was picnic style dinner provided for all with ten kegs of Miller Beer to enjoy. The entertainment for dinner watching the Rollins College Ski Team perform unbelievable acts. As always, the crowd was very impressed by the skills the team demonstrated. There were ski bal- lerinas, spectacular jumpers, tricky trick- sters, and a ski pyramid. A general good time was had by all. Then where? Back to the houses to finish decorating and get ready for Casino Night, sponsored by X-Club. Saturday morning began early. As the olcted their decorating, I joined lour, Connie Riggs, (the ■i ' - ' e assistant), Dave Lord, and the difficult task of judging the house decorations. While we were busy, the JV Soccer team lost to the Alumni on the Sandspur.The judging deci- sion proved to be a difficult one. A number of honorary awards were given, but the final results were Chi Omega with a first place. They portrayed the world as colored by Chi- Olas (Crayons). X-CIub took second place with their personal interpretation of the po- litical-world situation. Theta saw the world from a child ' s eye and came in third. They added to their decorations with a number of their members in skits. All of the houses were impressive, and should be given a round of applause. Meanwhile the Soccer Team met with Vanderbilt on the Sandspur. They kept the festive spirit high by brushing over the Van- derbilt team 6 to 1. On Saturday night, students and faculty were invited to dance to the tunes of Stone Luv and the disco of WDIZ D J Wayne Osley, The Union was packed, and every body let things go and had a good time. The weekend wasn ' t over yet! Sunday, students attended Chapel for Founder ' s Day Commemorative services. They then could relax poolside with Miller Kegs and the country sounds of Big Moose and his Grease Band. They really got the afternoon rolling and stayed on to play longer. Ail in all, Homecoming was a success. Everyone who attended had an excellent time. Homecoming is becoming a new tradi- tion here at Rollins. It only began three years ago by Martha Makarius, Class of 1978. The success of this year ' s event should provide much more enthusiasm for next year. We are definitely headed in the right direction Cindy Harper Tom from roming festivities

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