University of Arkansas Fayetteville - Razorback Yearbook (Fayetteville, AR)

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PAINT PARTY After a paint party, Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and Alpha Delta Pi sorority members show their spirit at the homecoming pep rally in an attempt to win the spirit competition. The winner of the spirit competition got to participate in the pregame festivities. M. Roberts photo ON THE RUN Darwin Ireland ( 16) attempts to catch the ball before being tackled by the Georgia Bulldog players on his way into the end zone. M. Roberts photo ALUMNI SUPPORT Alumni cheerleaders came back for homecoming not only to show their support for the football team, but to also remind everyone that loyalty to the Razorbacks doesn’t end upon graduation. M. Roberts photo THE CROWNING TOUCH At halftime, Chancellor Dan Ferritor crowns Kim Polite homecoming queen. Polite said that this was the high point of the weekend. M. Roberts photo Homecoming 15

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Coming Home, rr Hog Style when the old W J FROM THE PEP RALLY TO THE GAME, alumni cheerleaders to the coronation of the queen, there was no celebration quite like home¬ coming weekend. It s the time of year when the alumni go hog wild with the students, and, according to sopho¬ more Mike Solomon, it s a time for connecting old football game, traditions with the new. It is always a pleasure to see old friends in but Si familiar places like our alumni did this weekend, Solomon said. And, it s fun to see them as well, tradition. Some students said that the alumni brought back the spirit the school needed, since the Razor- backs were experiencing a rough year. One tradition that helped boost the fans spirits was the appearance of the alumni cheerleaders. The alumni cheerleaders really brought a sense of traditionalism to the whole game, said senior Monica Carter. The pep rally gave students another way to get pumped-up about the game. Kappa Kappa Gamma and Sigma Nu won the living groups spirit competition during the pre-game celebration. It was really special to see our house pull together and work hard for the school, Kappa member Jacqueline Goldsmith said. Winning was a great way to start the weekend. Living groups showed spirit by decorating their houses for the weekend. Junior Ladonna Goodin said that decorating the Phi Mu house was an important part of the festivities because all the girls worked together. Since the house decorating was a competition, all of us worked hard to make the house as spirited as possible, Goodin said. Winning was not the main reason we chose to decorate. We like to show our support. It is fun to drive down Maple and see all the houses on the way to the game. Unfortunately, the winning did not continue Saturday when the Razorbacks lost to the Georgia Bulldogs, 27-3. Despite the loss, several students said that the weekend s festivities were worth the effort. Senior Renessa Dunlap believed that all the activities were fantastic. Even though we lost the game, homecoming was a success, Dunlap said. The stands were packed, and the crowd was really motivated. Everything turned out great! met the new to celebrate notjust a Even though we lost the game, homecoming was a success. The stands were packed, and the crowd was really motivated. ■ Senior Renessa Dunlap Y MATT H E L M E BIG SMILE Standing before her loyal subjects, junior Kim Polite presents herself to the fans at the homecoming football game after being crowned. “Actually being crowned was the greatest part of homecoming. Although I knew that I was queen, the coronation made it official.” M. Roberts photo 14 Student Life

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THE CROWNING TOUCH After being announced at halftime and crowned by Chancellor Dan Ferritor, Polite is presented with her court: junior Kristy Turner, senior Marvin Day, senior Tamara Taylor, senior Jeff Hogue, junior Kim Polite, junior Tim Cullen, sophomore Brook Plumlee, junior Bo Morrison, senior Kristin Reynolds, senior Jason Willett. M. Roberts photo ROYAL TREATMENT During the halftime ceremony, senior Jeff Hogue escorts homecoming maid senior Tamara Taylor. “Escorting Tamara was exciting,” Hogue said. “Walking her onto the field at halftime did not make me as nervous as the pep rally did. The people were farther away. My date was beautiful, and it was the best view I had at a game all year.” M. Roberts photo jf 16 Student Life