Southern Illinois University - Obelisk Yearbook (Carbondale, IL)

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story by MARCI CINoTTo idterm examinations put SIU stu- dents into a mid-semester rut that is hard to dig out of. To help put an end to this rut, parents travel to Car- bondale and spend the weekend with their college student. A variety of activi- ties including dinners, plays, concerts, and of course, the tailgate parties and football game are scheduled for the weekend. Parents Day 85 was accompanied by the ideal fall weather Southern Illinois is known for. Under sunny skies, hundreds of parents were given the grand tour of campus and Carbondale. Several stu- dents took their parents to Giant City State Park to admire the fall foliage in full color. arms and a beer bong. Niebur's daughter Melissa is a senior at Southern Illinois University. 10 Features 2, 55 'rio F0 83' SE Cm 'u1 Tr QFD zo. 5-3 ...pg 3: Q. 'Z Cm' ju-0 ...B- 4 Em 2.5 Q2 Cham :E O 3: 22. O8 3.5 SU! rr :lm we 2'-3 rn -o :: na n O 3 rv U1 O : 1 IGG 5 E ro Z ro cr c :' N :s SC C 2. c 3 E. Ki r: 1 m V1 I o 3 ra n o 3. :a an i so eo UI E. 1 :r o c F0 IS 'I 2 n :r 3 QU '41, 11,410- Friday night began with the arrival of parents struggling to find their sons or daughters. The Student Center was full of families wandering around. During the evening, parents had the choice of listening to a performance by jill Holly, a multi-talented local musician at the Stu- dent Center or seeing The Threepenny Opera in McLeod Theater. Saturday morning more parents ar- rived and the day's festivities kicked off early. Trains provided tours of campus throughout the morning. Following the tour, parents browsed through an arts and crafts show held in the Free Forum Area. Many families dined on the unique hay bale chairs at the Texas Tailgate Bar- beque and listened to Country Fire, a local band. The highlight of the day was the football game between the SIU Salukis and the Illinois State Redbirds. In a fierce showing, the Salukis handed the Red- birds their first defeat in a 21-0 shutout. At halftime, Mrs. Betty Brooks of Car- bondale was named Parent of the Day. Shelwas chosen on the basis of an essay written by her son Thurman, a junior in accounting. His essay was chosen by the Student Programming Council as best of all applicants. 1 11 X 9-'cur I Q. 1 5 3 fl' QE FJ 'Ta ii C l 'l5 l 'l'b QUIGG

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RUMINSKI lLeftj A game of beach-bound volleyball was just one of the icebreakers arranged by the Student Life Advisers. lBelowJ The second runner-up in the watermelon eating contest takes times out to swallow a mouthful of melon. RUMINSKI Features 9

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Saturday evening also offered a vari- ety of entertainment. A buffet dinner was held in the Student Center after the football game. Bob and Tanya per- formed songs many parents could relate fond memories to. Kaye Ballard, a well- rounded performer, entertained at Shryock Auditorium and The Three- penny Opera played again at McLeod Theater. Parents enjoyed a buffet breakfast Sunday morning and a fashion show was presented by the clothing and textiles students. The second annual World Communion service was held in the First United Methodist Church on Main Street. The inter-denominational service was open to all and supported a large crowd. Parents began filtering from campus to their cars in view of the long drive home during the afternoon. Students and parents alike said their emotional good-byes with long hugs and flowing tears. One parent said as she left, Thanks- giving just seems too far off. lkightl Dave Steck and his friends party in high places during the pre-game tailgating before the Homecoming Day football game. QUIGG lBelowj The dominating Saluki defense infiltrates the Illinois State Redbird backfield in an attempt to sack the ISU quarterback. f 8 Elisa abt 1 S if 4 . .72 '51, ' .3 2 2 1, .-c, A A ,J ,Q , 5 ' Q2 f ' f 1: 'W ' lk .ff.,,,,m.f,,Wj ..l.V,.j,4,, 0 ,f ' 1,143 ff, f....,,...s.:'m,,. 1. . I hu QUIGG Features 11