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

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Drenan Bel] Homecoming Queen Ardyce Doty, Homecoming King Greg Robinson, Houston seniors, and SFA President William R. Johnson are all smiles dur- ing the official crowning ceremony at halftime. SFA ' s Homecoming - Texas Proud What comes to mind when you think of the month of October? You might think of cooler weather, Halloween and Homecoming. SFA-Texas Proud was the theme for the 58th annual Homecoming celebration. Homecoming activities began on Oct. 14, with window painting in the U.G. Various organizations, resident halls, fraternities and sororities used their creative painting skills that could be traced back to the days of cut, paste and color in Sunday school. Delta Tau Delta fraternity won the window painting contest. And what would Homecoming be without being bombarded by Home- coming court candidates campaigning to win a position on the Homecoming court? Candidates began campaigning on Oct. 6 until election day Wed. Oct. 8. Candidates are chosen by majority vote, but there ' s usually a run-off election, Jay Coppack, Montgomery senior and SGA Homecoming Com- mittee Chairman said. The top two candidates are in the run-off election. The 1986 Homecoming court was: Queen—Ardyce Doty, Houston senior; King—Greg Robinson, Houston senior; Princess- Kathi Jameton, Houston sen- ior; Prince— Todd Utz, Houston senior; Junior Duke-Sam Mallow, Houston; Junior Duchess— Kim Campo, Pasade- na; Sophomore Duke— Troy Stracener, Bastrop; Sophomore Duchess—Jenice Thornton, Richardson; Freshman Duke--Jeff Maxwell, Richardson; Freshman Duchess--Amy Charba, Brookshire. Basically, it was an all-greek Homecoming court, Coppock said. Oct. 17 was a busy day, with various Homecoming activities going on across campus such as resident halls and fraternity and sorority houses being judged for decorations. The RHA executive officers, advisor and assistant advisor judged the various halls. We look for orginality, creativity and hall participation when we judge, Kim Smajstrla, Houston senior and RHA president said. North and Griffith halls tied for first place. The Most Spirited hall was Griffith Hall. Winners of house decorations were: first place— Sigma Kappa sorority; sec- ond place— Sigma Chi fraternity. For the lumberjack wanna be ' s , Lumberjack Day was held that Friday afternoon in the wooded area 20 - Homecoming

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Frats remember wall By: Lisa Santinoceto Along standing tradition among SFA fraternity members was broken due to the dedication of the Stephen Fuller Austin statue. The long time tradition among fraternity me mbers was their connection with the fraternity walls . The fraternity walls were located in between the education and business buildings, a location which is now oc- cupied by the statue. Alpha Tau Omega, Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Tau Gamma and Theta Chi members were forced to relocate their meeting places to other areas around campus. Many of the members gath- ered at the walls before class to meet with other brothers in their fraternity. After learning about the wall situ- ation, many fraternity members had mixed feelings. I was mad at first because the wall has been a fraternity tradition for many years, said Robert Lagon, Phi Delta Theta member. However, according to Kyle Moss, an Alpha Tau Omega member, I was very excited, I feel the statue adds a whole new feeling to the campus. The tradition of the fraternity walls represented not only a meeting place but also represented a sense of unity and togetherness among friends. It ' s a place to mix and min- gle, gather important test information, and meet with the brothers, said Lee Kemick, member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Students tended to gather at the walls before morning and afternoon classes to socialize and spend time with friends. One could walk by the walls and observe students with Greek letters on, girls talking to boys, or students just killing time between classes. When members were asked about their feelings toward the statue, many felt that the statue would in fact enhance the atmosphere of the campus and would also be a nice and attractive place to gather and socialize with friends and brothers. Mark Hollingsworth, member of Phi Delta Theta, felt the wall affected his fraternity by enhancing brotherhood since members were able to visit with each other on a daily basis. Futhermore, when asked where they would rebuild the wall , if giv- en permission, Keith Stulb, member of Alpha Tau Omega suggested, I would extend the wall from the library to the statue and have the wall along the walkway. Although plans are not being made about the rebuilding of the wall , it seems fraternity members are adjust- ing well to their relocation. Fraternity members gather around the old loca- tion of the wall . Standing behind the credit wall , fraternity members recollect old memories of times spent at the wall ' (irnii Pulli-.rson The wall - 19

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Drenan Bell Homecoming Queen Ardyce Doty, Houston senior, represented Alpha Chi Omega sorority. Jeff Fain, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ferris Fain, was picked from the early childhood lab to participate in the halftime activities. between the U.C. and Griffith Fine Arts building. Lumberjack Day was sponsored by :he Sylvans Forestry Club. Various or- ganizations, clubs and individuals participated. Team events included crosscut saw- ing, log rolling, tug-o-war, log carry and greased poll climbing. The Torchlight Parade helped get javeryone in the spirit for the Home- coming game. The parade started at the coliseum parking lot, going throughout the :ampus, and ending at the intramural fields, where the Homecoming bonfire and pep rally were held. Saturday, Oct. 18, began early for some people. Approximately 102 par- :icipants lined up at 7:30 a.m. at Rusk Middle School for the annual Home- coming parade, which began at 9:30 a.m. This year ' s parade was much smoother than last year ' s, Jacci Sweeney, Houston junior and presi- dent of U.C. Programs said. All the organizations who participated in the parade were very cooperative. Float winners were: Grand Champi- on—Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity; Di- vision A (joint sponsor)--Delta Tau Delta fraternity; Division B (single sponsor with 45 members or greater)— Yellow House; Division C (single sponsor with 45 members or less)— Women In Communications, Inc. Following the Homecoming parade, the dedication of the SFA statue took place at the Sesquicentennial Plaza at 11 a.m. Gov. Mark White dedicated the statue. Under sunny skies, SFA alumni and students gathered at Homer Bryce Stadium at 2 p.m. for the Homecom- ing game against Nicholls State. The official crowning of the queen took place during halftime when President Johnson crowned the queen. The good weather and Homecoming spirit didn ' t bring the Lumberjacks a Homecoming victory. The Jacks were defeated by a score of 14-10. Overall, the day ended with present and former SFA students remember- ing a time that was and looking forward to more Homecomings with new and old friends. Homecoming - 21