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

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24 Homecoming Indian massacre The ‘Gold rush” progresses pirits of students could not be dampened, despite a queen- less Homecoming court. Various campus groups worked many hours in preparing their floats for the Homecoming parade. Those students who didn't help with floats could be seen painting spirit signs for the SUB. Prizes were awarded for the best floats entered in the parade. The President's Trophy was awarded to Kappa Delta sorority. Phi Mu sorority received the First Place award, followed by Kappa Alpha fraternity, which captured the Second Place award. Third prize was given to the NLU Art Department. As with all competitions, there were winners and losers. Howev- er, we were all winners when NLU defeated Nicholls State 477- Dit. -Keith Sharp Kappa Delta Sorority won the President’s Trophy in the Homecoming parade with its entry of “Indians Rise to the Top.” PE ohn Jones NLU fans witnessed the Indians defeating the Colonels, giving proof that they too are supporters of the Gold Rush. John Jones

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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

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fel Riser : e John Jones Members of the 1983 Homecoming Court rode in the Homecoming parade on a special float constructed by NLU 31. Members are from left: Sheila Troutman, Pam Lee, Becky Beasley, Cindy Soloman, and Ashley Bennett. Other members include from left: Cathy Byrd, Lisa Sanford, Cindy McConnell, and Metzie Dunn. 25 | | |