Slippery Rock University - Saxigena Yearbook (Slippery Rock, PA)

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1 i I Homecoming “Music Through the Years” The end of the parade is just the beginning of a weekend of fun. We have just begun to strut! Photo by Brian Matals The rhythm of the drums drowned out the wind and rain beating against the windows of the University Union. Music cut across the years and made us all respond to the mood of Homecoming Most conversations were about the parade: Who would win? Would it still be raining? But no one questioned if it would be fun, the answer to that was evident! Parade morning was wet and drizzly as students lined the streets and porches to view the procession. Kraus Hall, Sheetz. and Tinker's Dam were favorite gathering places. Participants passing here received enthusiastic cheers from the crowd. The royal court consisted of Eileen Paris. Shari Kramer, Ryta Miris-ciotti, Michelle Coleman, and Janet Jamison as Homecoming Queen candidates. Dark clouds could not dampen the enthusiasm for Homecoming at the Rock. Alumni arrived Friday night as a rainstorm bathed the birthplace of their memories. Students laughed excitedly about week-end plans as they clustered in groups to ward off the chilling rain as they created their own memories. The Shed was a great place for memories, both old and new Here, one could meet or make friends as they fueled their anticipation with their favorite beverages The Homecoming theme was Music Through the Years. and the dance Friday evening was a great way to say it. This may not be Oxford and they may not be Chuck and Di, but King Paul Kuazak and Queen Shari Kramer add a touch of royalty Photo by Jaft McCutchaon Whether interested in football or visiting with friends, the stadium is the place to be during Homocoming weekend Photo by Jett McCutchaon Homecoming

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I The Shed , a pilgrimag© for alumni and a bavon for students awaits the celebration Photo by Jolt McCutcheon STUDENT HEALTH CENTER - ? 1 IN TUNF WHu Tmf Tiwrs The winning spirit is evident as quarterback Sam Gissentaner salutes his fellow Gridders Photo by Jolt McCutcheon. Jean Hickok and Joan Wost. twin nurses, carry the winning banner at Homecoming Photo by Brian Matals. Homecoming continued The Homecoming King candidates were Scott Rech. Paul Kuszaj. Tom Burton. Steve Carpenter. and Bill Chondruang. The long hours of planning and labor were worthwhile as prizes were awarded. The mini-float award went to Alpha Sigma Tau Kappa Delta Rho, and in the giant float category. Pi Kappa Phi took first place. The car entry award was captured by WSRU while Bard Hall walked away with first place in the banner category. Under the Special Groups category, the clerical staff showed their creativity with a mini float that won first place. The theme of Homecoming was depicted best by these winners and proved to us that the music may change, but the feelings it creates doesn't. Of course, what would a parade be without our own Marching Rockets who marched off with first place in the band category. Despite mishaps, rain and chilling temperatures, another Homecoming memory was created Now the cheers wore turning to soccer and football — the best was yet to come, and oh. how we would shine. But first, a trip to the Shed to dry off and warm up. then on to the tailgating! Tailgating is as traditional as Homecoming and this year was no exception Dampness didn’t hamper the Booters as the men’s soccer team triumphed over the California Vulcans 2-1. Excitement was running high as the stadium filled with people waiting to see the Gridders polish off Clarion's Golden Eagles Homecoming