University of Houston - Houstonian Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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7 Student Life

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CAMPUS LIFE Youire a student, but for many of us life doesn't simply stop there. In fact, for some this is only the beginning of our adult lives. The University of Houston has been labeled a 'tcommuter college. so your time here may take up just a small portion of each day. The four years tor more for most of usi are spent exploring various venues of education - personal and professional. This is the time to learn what you want and how you intend to attain it. Whether your preference is intellectual discus- sion of controversial issues, the rapt exploration of tough political decisions, or the slightly less ac- ademic study of the beer-soaked Cougar Den reg- ulars, there was something for everyone and this is the opportunity to take full advantage of it, while here at an institution of higher education. 6 University of Houston

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A Memorable There was the antics of a gong show. a blazing bonfire. a Mexican feast and a coat and tie dance. But. missing from Homecoming '87 was the float parade. Our budget was cut. and we had to cancel the parade this year. Don Heard. co-chairperson of homecom- ing activities said. It usually costs about 84.000 to have to parade. But. the lack of funding did not hinder the Year of the Cat home- coming activities which coincided with the university's 60th birthday. The celebrations began with a fund-raising basketball game with the proceeds going towards remod- eling Shastais cage. Then. it was the kick-off ceremony which was held in Lynn Eusan Park. After a tug-of-war and a water ballon toss Cinco Dudes took to the stage to entertain the masses. The student events are spon- sored by campus organizations who are really involved in UH activities. Students ended the week of homecoming ac- tivities. minus a parade. with a dance hosted by the Alumni Organization. All photos by Hugh Tom. 8 University of Houston Heard said, The Delta Zeta Gong Show was a first-time event that invited students to let their hair down right before the weekend began. After the bonfire - there was a choice of Casino Night or pep rally and video dance. with music and DJ donated by Hit Video USA. The week culminated in a 10-10 tie against Texas Tech. This was the first time that the Cougars had tied the Red Raiders since the teams started playing each other in 1981. A tie is not what we had in mind. UH Coach Jack Pardee said. A rose by any other name . . . Laura Branch and Carlos Ortega pose for the photographer