University of Evansville - LinC Yearbook (Evansville, IN)

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(Opposite page, top) Bill Lensing portrays the nerdish young man in search of a “suitable and willing mate”. (this page, top)International students model the many costumes and cloth- ing of the world on stage in the Great Hall. (Left) Japanese student Kayla plays a jazz bass guitar piece solo. Malaysian natives Mariana Awang Kecik and Reduan Hj. Zain do a traditional dance during the play (above). Still searching for a wife, Billy Joe finds himself singing along with German pub-goers (bottom, left). (Opposite page, bottom left)Ramses Rodriguez leads a Latin American dance. Leading other members of her wedding party, Vivien Jallouk- Kildani portrays the new wife in a simulated Arabic wedding in the final scene of the play (opposite page, bottom right). Student Life 15

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International Banquet 1988 he International Student's Club once again brought the Great Po Hall ! ; alive with foods and culture from various parts of the world at the 12th annual International Banquet and Variety Show on March 25th and 26th. Saturday evening was the big event, however, with over 200 tickets sold at $12.50 each. The cost covered an all-you-can-eat dinner, an international fashion show, a short play and various musical performances. Friday evening was for students only, who could eat international snacks as the dress rehearshal was performed. Saturday's menu consisted of appetizers from Venezuela and Palestine and desserts from Nigeria, England and Mediterranean countries. The main courses ranged from shrimp jambalaya, from America, and chicken curry and stuffed lamb from Pakistan and Kuwait, to sukiyaki from Japan and jollof rice from Nigeria. Traditional and modern costumes from 11 different countries were modeled by students. Director and hest of the fashion show was Yemi Rotimi of Nigeria, who was wearing the traditional dress from her native country. Under the direction of Tim Smith, a cast of 15 internationals portrayed the story of a young man interested in finding a suitable wife. His search takes him across oceans and continents, until he discovers the woman of his dreams in the Middle East. The play illustrated life in countries such as Germany, Malaysia and America, and an Arabic wedding. The musical entertainment featured a jazz bass guitar solo, several songs by the Malaysian Band, an Elvis Presley song by Smith and the audience dancing in the aisles. 14 Student Life

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Winter H omecoming he weekend of Febraury the 26th and 27th was filled with excitement. Starting with Friday night Hale Hall’s Air Band Compettion and Midwestern Mania and Saturday being the Basketball Homecoming game. The Air Band Competition was held in the Great Hall of the Union with 11 groups lip syncing to their favorite songs. The groups were judged on originality, costumes and lip-syncing ability. The men of Tau Kappa Epsilon placed second runner-up, with the Softball House capturing first runner-up. First place was given to a group named “Kiss”. The event is held to raise money for Muscular Distrophy. Saturday night the Aces defeated Detroit with a score of 108-90. The leading scorers for the contest were senior Marty Simmons with 34 points and Dan Godfread with 22 points. During half-time, the 1988 Winter Homecoming royalty was introduced to an enthusiastic crowd of almost 10,500. Faye Porter of Zeta Tau Alpha and Scott Blazey of Sigma Alpha Epsilon were crowned queen and king. Hiedi Rogivich of Alpha Omicron Pi and David Hogg of Moore Hall were first runners-up, while Carrie Nixon, Phi Mu, and Brad Miller, Lambda Chi Alpha were second runners-up. Homecoming candidates are, left to right: Dan Haller and Karen Simpson, representing the cheerleaders; Brad Miller; Hiedi Rogovich; Scott Blazey; Natalie Stratman, Chi Omega; Mike Hueneke, Phi Kappa Tau; Faye Porter; Randy Blye of Sigma Phi Epsilon; Carrie Nixon; Dana Gracazyk, Morton Hall; David Hogg; Shannon Fuhrman, Moore Hall; Dave Dunnuck, Tau Kappa Epsilon; and Hana Shawareb and Tarek Almoosa of International Student’s Club. 16 Student Life