University of Louisiana Monroe - Chacahoula Yearbook (Monroe, LA)

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22 Homecoming Chief Brave Spirit led the way to an NLU spirit explosion during the first Homecoming parade in many years. eg bee Mel Riser

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LC Kerry Livgren enhances the sound of KANSAS with his con- tributions at the keyboards and on the bass guitar.

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| | Indian Warpath Homecoming 83 t's the one day that stu- dents have to really let their spirit come forth, and it's the day that “old” people who know their way around campus appear. Of course, it's Homecoming! Northeast hosted the first parade in recent memory this year in preparation for the NLU-Nicholls State game. Merchants in the area sponsored the parade to show their support for the Gold Rush. Student groups were encouraged to enter floats in the parade with hopes of winning the cash prizes awarded. When asked their impres- sions of Homecoming, many students focused on the queenless court. Bill Bresett, a junior from Rochester, New York, said that ‘‘overall, it (Homecom- ing) was okay. | would like to have seen a queen, but | would prefer to have a court with no queen to no court at all. “The lack of student in- volvement was disappoint- ing,’ according to David Benton, a Camden, Arkan- sas senior. ‘‘What about fu- ture years when other mi- norities want to be repre- sented? Can you cater to everyone whose feelings are hurt?” President Dwight Vines was pleased with the in- volvement of students and area merchants during Homecoming 1983. “Even with an increased number of activities, atten- dance was still high.” “This year’s homecoming was the best in years,” Vines said. Photo Lab ss Photo Lab Signs of Homecoming are balloons and pom-pons, the band’s halftime show, and a celebration of the spirit of the game at the Homecoming parade. Gary Patton Homecoming 23