Truman State University - Echo Yearbook (Kirksville, MO)

Page 28 text:

H O M E C Sg RIDER Homecoming Student Life Homecoming 1983 appropriately set the stage for the reappearance of alumni with the theme of Bulldog Magic.” Along with the usual honor classes, (this year 1933, 1943, 1958, and 1973) 19 former homecoming queens helped put the em- phasis of this year's Homecoming on the alumni. That just somehow or another made it special. Vonnie Nichols, director of stu- dent activities, said. She said she sensed a more mature approach to Homecoming. I was able to see a lot of students interacting with alumni this year,” she said. I had the feeling that this was a more sedate Homecoming. Everywhere I went. I saw more of the people dressed up. Preparation for the event began last spr- ing with the selection of the theme. Plans were also in motion during the summer and continued after classes started when meetings were held with campus organiza- tions, said Cindy Mueller, Student Senate homecoming committee chairman. With the wave of a wand, Homecoming week got off the ground Monday with a bonfire and performance by the cheerleaders. Held on the intramural tug- of-war field, attendance was low for the event that lasted less than 30 minutes. Freshman Luke Whiston said he was disappointed with the bonfire. I guess I was expecting a party, more or less. he said. The next night was definitely a night of magic featuring senior Darryl Nitsch in My City of Magic.” During the hour show of comedy and magic, Nitsch performed several tricks used by professional magi- cians. He has been performing for eight years and has performed on campus before. I've always had it in the back of my mind to be a professional magician, but at this point it's just a serious hobby, he said. Wednesday night's powder puff football game sponsored by the Residence Hall Association found the team from Ryle, Blanton • Nason, and Grim Halls mystifying the team from Centennial Hall and Camp- bell and Fair Apartments by the score of 12-6. I think it was the best game I've played in since I've been here, graduate student Leigh Lewis, vice president of RHA, said. “Both teams scored in the first quarter. It was the most competitive game in a long time. RHA also showed Homecoming spirit by sponsoring a hall decoration contest. Centennial won the first place trophy, Dob- son second, and Grim third. Friday's pep rally featured skits, the in- troduction of the former queens, and the suspense-filled coronation. Senior Lynne Preisack was crowned Homecoming queen by 1982 queen, junior Karen Lindbloom, at the pep rally and cor- onation on Friday night. I couldn't believe it, Preisack said. There were three girls living in the ABRACADABRA! Senior Darryl Nitsch performs an illusion with senior Julie McDonald, who volunteered from the audience. Nitsch's act coincided with the Homecoming Magic theme. DRAGONPOWER and a human effort moves a giant bulldog along the parade route. The float, constructed by Phi Lambda Chi frater- nity, won first place. Memorable events, reappearing alumni mystically create part of the show

Page 27 text:

ic sion from the 1983 , senior Lynne Prelsack, kI. Prelsack was spon- mm m ires Mach appear in the parade. Homecoming O Student Life

Page 29 text:

TOWERING above hia creators, a giant bulldog wizard gets his finishing touches from Ryle Hall residents. A panel of University staff members judged the decorations. A VAMPIRE BULLDOG scans a stewed Central Missouri State University mule in the Missouri Hall decoration. The decorations added a festive touch to the residence halls. THE RETURN OF THE QUEEN of the 1955 homecoming activltes. Nancy Morris Chambers, is highlighted by her introduction at the pep ral- ly with her escort, senior Dennis Doublin. Homecoming OFv Student Life Dixon Monday Erie While