University of Iowa - Hawkeye Yearbook (Iowa City, IA)

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Bl nd of old and new Old traditions and new ideas merged in the Ul's 1984 homecoming celebration. Held September 23-30, the week began with the second annual Kick-Off Carnival, which featured contests, carnival rides, and a Corvette show. Director Chuck Ehredt said the carnival's purpose was to increase community involvement in Ul's homecom- ing. In keeping with the civic spirit, home- coming king and queen, Christopher Knott and lean Gerk, were given keys to Iowa City at the carnival. 'Performing in Iowa City is special because it is like returning to our hometown. - Merle Kessler The week's entertainment also reflected a mixture of old and new. Current student groups, including the Old Gold Singers, UI Voices of Soul, and the steppers from the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity, performed 'for lunchtime crowds at the Old Capitol Mall. 1984 was the first year Phi Beta Sigma per- formed as part of homecoming activities. PWe've wanted to step for homecoming for the past three years, but this is the first year we've been asked, said Darrell Can- non, a junior from Denver, Colorado. Among the alumni returning for lowa's homecoming were the members of the Duck's Breath Mystery Theater, which brought its unique brand of humor to Mac- Bride Auditorium. The five former Ul stu- dents in Duck's Breath try to perform in lowa City at least once a year. PAudiences are about the same everywhere, said comedian Merle Kessler, ubut performing in Iowa City is special because it is like return- ing to our hometown. t Concerts featuring well-known perform- ers were also a part of the activities. Elton John performed at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena Sunday the 23rd. The following Sun- Stuffing tissue into their Homecoming float, members of Sigma Kappa help continue the tradition of the year- ly parade. U. Wickhamj A member of the UI Alumni Band plays the saxaphone at the Homecoming game to help spark the spirit of the fans in the stands. 26 Homecoming . , -QNX V S

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,W , , ,,.,..m-fu - W., Bright yellow balloons are too much for one cheer- leader to handle without the help of UI mascot, Herky the Hawk. fL.l. Hauserj A painted face stands out iii the crowds of people in the stands at the Homecoming game. In keeping with the spirit of the football season, many fans not only dressed in black and gold, but painted their faces in school colors, too, Homecoming 27