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

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unet Bartsch Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity display their Grand Champion float, a replica of the Battleship Texas, at Homer Bryce Stadium. This year ' s Home- coming theme was SF A— Texas Proud. Homecoming

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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

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The Homecoming bonfire, built by Alpha Phi Omega organization, burns Even cold weather doesn ' t stop SFA students from enjoying the Homecom- into the night. ing bonfire. Janet Burlsch The spirit of SFA students and alumni was not enough to lead the Jacks to victory. They lost to Nicholls State 14-10. Homecoming - 23