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

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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

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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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HOTAIR Sophomore Kevin Croxton toots his horn during the halftime performance at the Homecoming football game. The Razorback band was a vital link in keeping the spirit alive at the game. M. Roberts photo FOAMING During the Homecoming pep rally, liv¬ ing groups got together and rallied with alumni to show their support for the football team. Fraternity and sorority members often dressed for the occa¬ sion as did these organizations. M. Roberts photo pecting to win the homecoming crown, but when the shock subsided, she enjoyed the job. During a year when confidence in the Razorback football team was unusually low, Polite, a varsity cheer¬ leader, believed that the most im¬ portant part of her job was support¬ ing the team. Many people were feeling nega¬ tive toward the team, and if anyone is to be positive, it s me, Polite said. Polite, a junior English major, said that being chosen queen was a great opportunity to show her con¬ tinued support for the team. All of the girls could have repre¬ sented the team as well as I, and I was very honored that the team selected me, Polite said. Polite, the youngest of a large family from McGehee, said that her parents were very excited about her being chosen and that her entire hometown was proud. Polite, who represented the peer counseling group SMILE (Students Making It Lighter Everyday), admit¬ ted that the most important part of the weekend was the halftime ceremony. Actually being crowned was the greatest part of [homecoming], she said. Although I knew that I was queen, the coronation made it official. Y MATT H E L M E “Many people were feeling negative towards the football team, and if anyone is to be positive, it ' s me.” ■ Queen Kim Polite Homecoming 17