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

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Mexican Fiesta Highlights Family Weekend '8 Bunches of balloons and col- orful pinatas decorated Aca- demic Terraces as Family Week- end went south of the border for a Family Fiesta. This year's Mexican theme was different from anything we've ever had before, said Karen Vorhes, chairperson of the Family Weekend Steering Committee. There were a lot of families and everyone seemed to getin the spirit of the weekend. The fiesta began at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, October 3rd, with a coffee and donut open house in the residence halls. Parents got a glimpse of how campus life is for their sons or daughters. The day then took families to the front of Academic Hall where over 20 different organi- zations held exhibits. Families were able to see what kinds of extracurricular activities the University has to offer. Later that morning, President Bill Stacy spoke at Meet the President in Academic Audi- torium where he addressed many issues concerning Univer- sity students and parents. aturday evening the families were entertained abaret style at the new Show Me Center by ven- iloqulst lim Barber Barber was part of the 26th nnual All Campus Review co sponsored by Phi tu Alpha and the Student Activities Council. Stacy then announced jill Rhein as the winner of the first annual essay contest. Her prize was a President's Scholarship equalling S350 for the 1988 Spring Semester. I can't believe that out of all the students, I won, said Rhein, a sophomore. When President Stacy started to read my essay, it brought tears to my eyes. After the presentation, fami- lies gathered on Academic Ter- races for an authentic Mexican meal served by American Food Management. The menu in- cluded tacos, nachos and cheese, refried beans and cole slaw. While families ate, they were entertained with music and dancing provided by the St. Louis - based Los Tres Com- padres. After lunch, the day's main event was scheduled. The SEMO Indians battled North- west at Houch Stadium. There was no contest as the Indians walked away with a 49-0 victory against the Bearcats. We dominated the entire game, said Alan Elfrink, junior. He added it was the best game he had ever seen the Indians play. That evening families were entertained caberet style at the Show-Me Center where lim Barber, ventriloquist and come- dian, dazzled his audience of over 600. The 26th annual All- Campus Review was co-spon- sored by Phi Mu Alpha and the Student Activities Council. It was nice to see students sitting with theirfamily, said El- frink. But it was also neat to see people I knew performing. They were great. Family Fiesta ended on a good note as the Oak Ridge Boys and The ludds gave an enthusiastic performance at the Show-Me Center on Sunday. The weekend was one of the best I've ever seen, said juan Crites, director of public ser- vices. But things go well when you get parents and students together on such a super week- end. -By Lynn Clark lj-Q, V. :- 5 if his 1987 Family Weekend Committee, FRONT ROW: Chris Meyer, julie Fluegge, Robin Monks, Shari Whitledge, Lynn Clark, Valerie Bathon, and Cathy Farmer. BACK ROW: Tim Boehme, juan Crites, Donna Tuschoff, Ruth Moreland, Karen Vorhes, Stacy Goesling, Sarah Mitchell, june Gaulden, Tracy Schmidt, Peggy Schollmeier, and Dr. Larry Lucas. Student Life 1 9

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H791 , new wvmiiv' M , Mms: is iw-na, if f 'A'f f .'- ' I ' GREEK! Black History Month was celebrated on the campus of Southeast Missouri State Univer- sity during the month of February. Arnell Joiner checks the Black Viewpoints Bulletin Board in the'U.C. for upcoming events to at- tend. A seminar featuring Black Professional Women was held on February 21st and was sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta sorority. Chapter advisor Yvette jones spoke to the :W'fs4 my K I ,lux 'bbq wg, N, Photos by Louis Leow ,jeu audience. 20 Black History Dr. Bernice Coar-Cobb was a featured speaker at the Black Professional Women's seminar held on February 21st. Dr. Coar- Cobb is a professor of biology and assistant to the Provost on the Southeast campus. i -S yyyyff vvi F S, -qua,