Southeast Missouri State University - Sagamore Yearbook (Cape Girardeau, MO)

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HOMECOMING STEERING COMMITTEE: Front Row, Kim Short, Laurie Lester, Denise Burford, Ina McGuinness, Lori Lagow, Tonya Nothdurft, Rosie Wingerter and Brenda McElroy; Row Two, Mark Stscy, Meg Sutton. Juan Crites, Kim Klusmeyer. Ann Mackay, Laurie Boesch, Nancy Regelsperger and Susan Gutgesell; Row Three, Ron Orman. Kem Springs, Bev Hickam, Jane Stacy, Sue Turney, Donna Kitchen and Joanie Dungey: Back Row, Stephen Wiggs. Jerry Haugland, Tom Harte. Joe Low. Mark Schlichter, Art Pucci, Bill Mohler and Kris Miesner. Not pictured are Stan Presson, chairman, and Mitch Koenig. Student Life

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Homecoming 1980 . . . To prevent possible problems, several popular bars along the parade route closed for the day. While the crackdown on liquor did not stop everyone from drinking at the parade. Stan Presson, Homecoming Steering Committee chairman, pointed out the parade atmosphere was noticea- bly calmer than in the past. I heard some complaints from students saying it wasn ' t as much fun as last year, Presson said. And there wasn ' t that pep rally atmosphere like we ' ve had in past years, he noted. In an effort to shorten the parade, the number of entries was restricted to one float and one car per organization, Presson said. Capturing first place in float Class A competition was the float Lincoln ' s Last Encounter built by Alpha Delta Pi sorority and Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. Second place went to the Tri Sigma and Sig Ep float which depicted the homecoming logo. Although the parade received much of the publicity, many equally impor- tant events highlighted homecoming. During the week, Lionel Martelle, a magician, entertained students over the noon hour at the University Center. A photographer was also on hand to photograph students dressed in western or Victorian costumes. On Thursday night, a snake dance featuring cheer- leaders and Indian fans paraded from Academic Hall to a north parking lot on campus. Homecoming Queen and Man of the Year were announced at the Friday evening Homecoming Dance at Holiday Inn. Crowned as 1980 Homecoming Queen was Tracy Agne; Pete Lemakis was named Man of the Year. Other queen candidates included Connie Donnelly, Cindy Jackson, Donna Kit- chen and Stephanie Kreusch. Man of the Year finalists were Doug Fairburn, Ben Gormley, Art Mueller and Rick Schmidt. Winners were selected in an all-campus election. Returning alumni were honored in a variety of activities over the weekend. There SEMO alumni received Alumni Merit Awards in recognition of their outstan ding careers in higher education. They were Dr. F. Christine Brown, a biochemistry and psychiatry professor at the University of Tennessee; Dr. Marvin H. Wilkening, professor and dean of graduate studies at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; and Dr. Mark F. Scully, who was president of SEMO for 19 years. Following Saturday ' s parade was an alumni luncheon in the University Center. In the afternoon, the Indians won an easy victory over Lincoln Universi- ty ' s Blue Tigers by a score of .57-3. The Jasmine band entertained students during a Saturday night concert at the University Center. Com- pleting the week of events was an open house at the President ' s home on Sunday afternoon. Summing up Homecoming 1980, Presson reflected, This year ' s homecoming was really a showcase homecoming. We had a lot on the line, and we proved we could handle the parade in future years. ALPHA CHI OMEGA MEMBERS Janet Hot- nerkamp, Nancy Beatty. Nancy Miller, and Janet Baker spend an evening decorating their sorority ' s entry for the Homecoming parade. With the theme Punt the Tigers into the Blue. their lloat placed first in Class B competition. WHILE A GROUP OF SOBER spectators line the parade route. Homecoming Queen Tracy Agne and Man of the Year Pete Lemakis cruise down Broadway. 20 Homecoming

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L ! Parents ' Day— a family affair Slightly cool weather, a turnout of 5-6,000 parents and a full day of activities highlighted the annual fall Parents ' Day. From the open house with faculty members through the afternoon football game and into the evening with the University Theatre ' s production of Death of a Salesman, the day offered something for everyone. Parents ' Day brought parents to the campus for a first-hand view of their sons ' and daughters ' college lifestyles. Dr. Michael Ford, vice president for planning and develop- ment, said the event was scheduled early in the semester since many students had not gone home yet and some were feeling homesick. Parents ' Day allowed students to invite Mom and Dad to campus to enjoy a day of family entertainment together. To begin the day, faculty members from each of the six Colleges met with parents. They gave departmental tours and answered parents ' questions. Each academic department also featured student displays which explained their programs and organizations. Dressed as characters from American history, graduate assistants from the history department greeted parents. For exam- ple, Mitchell Stroder, dressed as Abraham Lincoln, distributed refresh- ments to parents visiting the College of Social Sciences. The afternoon began on Academic terraces with a picnic lunch. Food services reported serving approximately by Ken Mahne 3,500 people, compared with 2,400 the previous year. After lunch, many parents watched the Indians tangle with the Southwest Missouri State Bears at Houck Stadium. With over 9,000 people attending, the game ended in a 36-29 defeat for the Indians. About 3,000 colorful balloons were released at the kickoff, according to Juan Crites, director of Public Services and chairperson of Parents ' Day. ROTC members also distributed balloons. For evening entertainment, a bluegrass concert featuring the String- town Spring Band was held in the University Center cafeteria. The SAC- sponsored concert drew such a large crowd that many people had to be turned away. Parents could also attend the University Theatre ' s production of Death of a Salesman, performed to a packed house at Rose Theatre. We have a unique approach to Parents ' Day, said Mrs. Crites. We open up the campus, plan the activities, and let the parents and students choose what they want to do. She added, The event gives parents the chance to see their sons and daughters in a college environment, showing them both enter- tainment and educational programs offered by the university. We enjoyed Parents ' Day very much, commented Mrs. Shirley Uebel, mother of senior Terri Uebel. I feel the campus is the most beautiful in the state of Missouri. 22 Parents ' Day