Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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I ICMIECCMIN ' Am new homecoming m committee tool ■■ kover the lool and feel of the festivities this year. For the first time, a student-run organization was calling the shots and arranging spirit week activities. Events kicked off with a group of over 1,000 students volunteering in different areas all over Philadelphia, cleaning up parks and working soup kitchens. Temple athletes and administrators auctioned themselves off for a date with the highest bidder. All proceeds went to the Coaches vs. Cancer program and the Dawn Staled Foundation. Of course traditional events such as the annual street fair also took place. Many organizations and vendors set up camp all over Llacouras Walk, the Bell Tower and 13th Street to offer food, activities, music and information. The Greek Showcase and Roots concert at McGonigle Hall rounded off the week, followed by an exciting football game with a 28-14 victory over Bowlini Green. By Meghan Grever Shake. Shake you ' re moneymaker ' And boy. they did These young divas rocked the ground near the Bell Tower during Homecoming Week and made everyone want to bust a move. Ride a horse? Not at Temple ' s Homecoming This brave young student rode himself a cow Talk about Got Milk ' ' He ' s got a whole cow full of it Hopefully he was nice enough and shared with his friends. Homecoming

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i I ' ' ,. ife ' ld Diversity University - the nickname often associated with Tennple ' s unique student body-is here to stay. In the 2006 editionofthePrmcetonReview ' s r e esf 361Colle ges,1em } Q ranl ed No. 2 on its list of most diverse student populations. And it ' s a growing population at that. Total student enmllment has increased more than 17 percent since 2000. With numerous additions, such as a 24- hourStarbucksanda newshopping and movie complex at Avenue North, more students are choosing to live on campus as well. More than 8,000 students now live on or near Main Campus. That ' s twice the number that lived hem four years ago. Making the move toward a GREATER student community... that ' s what GROWTH is all about. Bass players tram the Boyer College of Music and Dance perform classical pieces at Verizon Hall in the Kimmet Center in Center City. Two students practice self defense techniques at a class in Pearson Hall run by the University Honors Program.

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Tooting his own horn, this Temple Diamond Band member helps liven up the game with his musclal talents. Wide receiver Travis Shelton takes time during the game to get a pep talk from Hooter after scoring a touchdown. Why I Love Homecoming Temple students? No. Gladiators. Just another fun activity at Temple ' s homecoming. heering their team to victory, iheerleaders kept the crowd pumped Center Alex Derenthal holds off the defense for a kick attempt. He helped the Owls break their 20- game losing streak. Homecoming