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

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Jarents take a tour of the Early Childhood Lab during Saturday ' s activities. W umberjack fans sat on the hillside of Homer Bryce Stadium to watch the game because they found the stands too crowded. Despite the threat of Hurricane Gilbert on Sept. 17, the 1988 Par- ents Day celebration turned out to be a super success for all who participated. SFA parents started their day with a welcome from President Dr. Wil- liam R. Johnson, Dr. Ba- ker Pattillo, vice- president for university affairs, and Parents Day co-chairpersons Doug Love, Huffman senior, and Julie Walter, Missou- ri City senior. Mini- lectures on different sub- jects were presented throughout the morning by various departments on campus. The Dallas Brass Band provided musical enter- tainment during the af- ternoon in Turner Audi- torium. Tours were given throughout the day by different organizations, showing the parents the unique aspects of the campus. The parents were then treated to re- ceptions given by the res- idence halls. This gave the parents a chance to visit their student ' s home away home. As the evening rolled around, parents could at- tend a barbecue held in the SFA Coliseum. The Lumberjack football team brought excitement to the students and par- ents who packed Homer Bryce Stadium after din- ner. The Jacks defeated the Lamar University Cardinals 26-14. A victo- ry dance on the Steen Hall patio ended the day ' s funfilled events. According to Parents Day co-chairperson Doug Love, ' This year ' s event turned out to be very suc- cessful. ' ' J|i any enjoyed the barbecue which was held prior to the football game. f medS day !

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AKES NOISE The JackBackers, a U.C. Programs commit- tee, promoted the fourth annual Noise Parade and pep rally in honor of the Lumberjacks first home football game. The event began as a parade, starting at Grif- fith Hall and ending at Homer Bryce Stadium with a pep rally. Accord- ing to Wendy Holland, public relations officer for U.C. Programs, The parade turned out to be loads of fun because so many people joined in the parade along the way to the football stadium. The cheerleaders, Pom Pon Squad, the Marching Band, Twirl-O-Jacks and the football team partic- ipated in the event. It all ended up being so much SFA cheerleaders Mike Smith Humble senior, and Kelly Pos- tern, McKinney junior, display the Ax ' em Jacks sign during the school alma mater. fun because we received a lot of spirit from those who participated, SFA cheerleader Kelly Pos- ton, McKinney junior, said. According to Sherry Black, JackBackers chairman, We had a re- ally good turnout and a lot of participation this year. Black said Nacogdoches radio sta- tion, KAFX, attended the parade along with the K- FOX Fox. Jim Hess, Lumberjack head coach gave a pep talk to fans at the rally. The SFA Twirl-O-Jacks and the Flag Corps per- formed routines to the SFA fight song and alma mater. The reason U.C. Pro- grams promotes the Noise Parade and pep rally is because we are trying to get more spirit generated around SFA, Holland said. Johnnie McCulloch 9 M ' th their horns held high, ™ the Lumberjack Band per- | forms during the pep rally f which signifies the first home football game.

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