Stephen F Austin State University - Stone Fort Yearbook (Nacogdoches, TX)

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SFA ' s 12th annual Parents Day The theme of SFA ' s 12th annual Parents Day was, A Texas Tradition. Highlighting the day was the season ' s third consecutive Lumberjack victory, a win over Lamar University 38-25. Parents were welcomed to the Uni- versity by President Johnson, Dr. Pattillo, and Mr. Larry Jackson. Speeches concerning changes on the campus were given. After the University welcome, parents were encouraged to tour the buildings on campus and listen to lec- tures given in several departments. Receptions were later held in the various resident halls. Riders in the Sky, a musical trio from Nashville, performed for parents and students in Turner Auditorium. The trio also did several comedy acts to keep the audience laughing. RHA ' s annual Parents Day BBQ was held in the SFA Coliseum. Fol- lowing the BBQ, 15,100 fans cheered the Jacks on to a victory in the newly renamed Homer Bryce Stadium. The final event of the day was a street dance held in front of Steen Hall after the football game. : x.: frr.-. to ! Km J Janet Bartsch Janet Bartsch A standing room only crowd of 15,100 fans cheered the Jacks on to a vie- Several fans took advantage of the. hillside view at Homer Bryce Stadium tory over Lamar. for the Lumberjack football game. I Janet Bartsch Quarterback Todd Whitten takes a time out to discuss the next play of action. Parents Day - 1 7

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Comedian from Riders in the Sky performs stunts with a couple of audi- ence participants. Coach Jim Hess guides the Lumberjacks to their third consecutive win by beating Lamar University 38-25. Parents were invited to the annual barbecue held in the SFA Coliseum. Riders in the Sky, a Nashville band, performed for the parents. Janet Barlsch Parents Day

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Greeks undergo change First ever dry rush Written by: Cindy Barnes Reported by: Lisa Santinoceto In the Fall of 1986, the Greek fraternity system underwent a major change - the decision to ban alcohol from rush parties. With the enforcement of the new drinking age of 21, on September 1, 1986, the fraterni- ties were forced to make some decisions about the format of rush parties. We had to take into account that the ma- jority of prospective members that go through rush are under the legal drinking age limit, Sean Guerre, Nacogdoches junior and presi- dent of the Interfraternity Council, said. In the Spring of 1985, the Interfraternity Council voted unanimously to have a completely dry fraternity rush. No alcohol was allowed to be served at any of the rush parties. In addition, prospective members were not allowed to consume alcohol at any time while participating in rush. Rushees favored the dry rush, according to Guerre, because it allowed them to acquaint themselves with each fraternity and to thoroughly examine the purpose and goals of each one. You were able to see the real fraternity, David Larza, Spring junior, said. Everyone was straightforward and more organized. According to Guerre, there were men who went through wet rush and didn ' t pledge because they saw nothing they were interest- ed in. They then tried going through dry rush and found that the fraternity system had made a good impression on them. Trenton Davis, Houston senior, said, You found the ability to move around and meet more people - to get to know the real person, without getting drunk. Before, people could come and go as they pleased without much organization, Guerre said. Rush was extremely structured, with set meeting times for each fraternity which enabled the prospective members to get a full view of the Greek system. Fraternities promote close lifetime friend- ships that are maintained after college and teach its members leadership through exper- iences of working with others on common goals. The Greeks here at Stephen F. Austin found that this can be done without the use of alcohol. i K I Pike fraternity members and rushees gathered together during the first ever dry rush at SFA. Drenun Bull During dry rush activities, participants had to find other ways of entertain- ing themselves. 18 - L Rush