University of Central Missouri - Rhetor Yearbook (Warrensburg, MO)

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Floats and decorations brighten 1970 Homecoming Homecoming 1970 was highlighted by the centennial celebra- tion of CMS. The 100th anniversary theme for Homecoming activities was centered around this concept, with floats and house decorations depicting events dating back to the 19th century. The day began with an alumni coffee from 8 a.m. until noon in the College Union Ballroom, and the parade starting at 9:30 in a light rain. Circling the campus and downtown area, the parade featured 410 area school bands and the Marching Mules. Pre-game activities included a mass band concert at 1:30 p.m. in Vernon Kennedy Stadium. The half-time show featured the Marching lVlules and the newly formed Mulekickers in their first performance. Missouri Secretary of State, James C. Kirk- patrick, crowned Kathy Shearon as the 1970 Centennial Home- coming Queen during half-time ceremonies. Kathy, a senior majoring in Marketing, is also a member of Delta Zeta soror- ity. Beta Sigma Psi fraternity, along with Delta Zeta, spon- sored her in the Homecoming Queen contest. The Mules suffered their first loss in a hard fought game with the North- east Missouri State Bulldogs. Homecoming festivities were finalized by the annual Homecoming dance at 8 p.m. in the College Union Ballroom with music provided by the Jimmy Tucker Orchestra. Delta Zeta- Putt-Punt V Y Y Fitagerald Hall-winning decoration Sig Ep,s still in business 22 Alpha Sigma Tau's Railroad the Bulldogs wins centennial sweepstakes

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Centennial Homecoming ueen chosen from large group of coeds During half time ceremonies amid excitement and anticipation, Miss Kathy Shearon was crowned queen of the 1970 Centennial Homecoming. The honor of crowning the j P . l li I vi' ws f I Ql, - ' ' gf Merrily Rowald Sigma Sigma Sigma Theta Chi Linda Venegas Acct: Club SAM-AMA 1 Karen Iverson Sigma Phi Epsilon .lane Overkamp Hou ts-Housey new -queen was bestowed on Mr. James C. Kirkpatrick, Missouri Secretary of State. Miss Shearon was selected by a majority vote of the entire student body from a slate of twenty candidates. The queen was attended by her court, First Princess, Miss Kathy Middleton and Second Princess Miss Mary Welch. Kathy Middleton, sponsored by Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority is a speech and public relations major. Second Princess, Mary Welch, a vocal major was sponsored by Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. Modern Homecoming activities have developed from the first pageant in May of 1914. which centered around graduation cer football season. Annie Miller Tau-Kappa Epsilon Sharon Rose Veterans Association Monica Schellman Nickerson emonies to a festive 'highlight of each Carol Shelor Alpha Kappa Lambda Kathleen Zacha Sigma Kappa Delta Upsilon Colleen Freeman Toni Candido Alpha Xi Phi Sigma Delta Epsilon Vivian Russell Marilyn Pitts Fitzgerald South Yeater 21 First Princess Kathy Middleton Alpha Sigma Alpha Second Princess Mary Welch Alpha Gamma Delta Barbara Friend Chris Clark Alpha Sigma Alpha Phi Tau Omega Jane Michaels Jo Anne Raines Sigma Pi Alpha Omicron Pi

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'Q' , , ' . - ' ' TT ' 7-if-':,, - ,F ,Q - 1 ' . '- 1?-N ,, 1- W, v ' y q qw , t rio. , I 'if rus HONORABLE A y ll NCQ fl it tr N' I, , Seem..- , Ql?Qil'Cl0 Secretary of State-James C. Kirkpatrick Sigma Tau Gamma tank 23 pha Omicron Pi's entry Mules Steamed Upw wins title of Most Beautiful Float. Ten members of the CMS Alumni Association judged decorations for the 1970 Centennial Homecoming. Sigma Phi Epsilon was honored with the sweepstakes award. Fitz- gerald Hall captured the award for best in all-campus house decorations and Alpha Kappa Lambda received best in treatment of theme. Alpha Omicron Pi won the title of best sorority house decoration and Todd Hall received honors for best histori- cal treatment of theme. ln the pa- rade, Alpha Sigma Tau won the sweepstakes and Alpha Omicron Pi's float was named best in beauty. IA8rT Club had the best all-campus entry. Sigma Tau Gamma won the prize for best fraternity entry and Delta Zetais float won a victory in receiving the award for best overall treatment of theme. Alpha Xi Delta received honors for best sorority parade entry. Miss Kathy Shearon was crowned queen of ClVlSC's 1970 Centennial Homecoming and reigned over the remaining half of the football game. Delta Zeta and Beta Sigma Psi sponsored Miss Shearon for the honored position. Among Queen Kathy's duties was reign- ing over the Homecoming Dance in the evening. Industrial Arts Club