Sul Ross State University - Brand Yearbook (Alpine, TX)

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4 The evening meal, an old-fashioned Texas barbecue, was served in front of Graves- Pierce courtesy of Mountainside Cafeteria. w Sophomore Brad Wilson, dressed in hat and Indian blanket, participated in steer rop¬ ing. Students watch participants in the West¬ ern Day activities in front of the G-P Gym. 4 Cody Lambert, senior, MC for Western Day, and Tuff Hedeman, junior, bronc rider, enjoy the day’s events. m « Student Life 25

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Just good. pic Sul Ross students took a break from their studies one Wednesday evening in October to enjoy Western Day. Western Day was a part of Western Week, celebrated in recognition and in support of the Sul Ross National Championship Men’s Rodeo Team and the 37th SRSU National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association Rodeo. Students were dressed western during the week and attended the rodeo Oct. 7-10. Mountainside Cafeteria staff members served up an old-fashioned barbecue for Sul Ross students in front of Graves-Pierce Gym to celebrate Western Week. A rodeo pep rally was held in conjunction with the meal. Students were treated to a whole program of events organized by the SR Rodeo Club. The Rodeo Queen candidates competed in a scavenger hunt, a bronco was snubbed and ridden by Tuff Hedeman, there was a rescue race, steer riding and steer tripping, and Cody Lambert did rope tricks. Dennis Funderburgh, sophomore, watch¬ es as Suzie Wilkie, freshman, gathers items for the scavenger hunt. | Shirley Naff, junior, one of the five rodeo queen candidates joins in the scavenger hunt. 24 Student Life

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All’s The Lysistrata Fine Arts Festival took place in early October, and had a variety of events for Sul Ross students and the community of Alpine. Many organizations in the area set up booths, and jugglers, clowns, live music, and even a belly dancer were a part of the festive occasion. There was an array of Greek dishes, a picture booth, sculpturing demonstrations, and handmade arts and crafts for sale. fair in love and After everyone had eaten his fill, and seen all there was to see, they enjoyed the performance of “Lysistrata”, a Greek play written 2500 years ago. The plot centers around war and peace in ancient Greece. The play was humorous and satirical, and entertained over 600 students and townspeople. | Sherrie Smallwood, freshman, performed exotic belly dancing routines for observers before the play began. war Everyone enjoyed eating Greek dishes and socializing at the festival. The beautiful weather also added a special touch. | Palace guards Bill Henson, senior, and John Gravagno, freshman, celebrate after peace has been made. 26 Student Life