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

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As always, Pi Kappa Alpha displayed true Indian spirit at the Homecoming game. Mike Meeks can Bank on 18th Street to Northeast. Floats, carefully designed and built; music, — skillfully played and covertibles filled with the other spirit groups, en- dured the downfall of water - with little disturbance. The bright colors of the floats and the encouraging slo- gans depicted a hopeful victory over the McNeese Cowboys. 3uilt and ridden by various fra- ernities and sororities, the floats spread a spirited liveli- ness throughout the parade. The beat of marching music announced each band as it passed through the streets. NL(’s “Sound of Today” set the pace and the sound for the other bands from many sur- rounding areas to follow. The Alumni-Faculty Annual Awards Dinner was held that afternoon. Before approximate- ly 350 people, Outstanding Teacher, Outstanding Re- searcher, Outstanding Alumni and Outstanding Chapter of the Year Award were presented to Nancy Lowery, Dr. Mervin Kon- trovitz, Talmadge Foster and the Dallas NLU Chapter, re- spectfully. In the evening, the big mo- ment finally arrived ... the football game. Unfortunately, the score ended as 10-0, in the Cowboys’ favor. Some say per- formance was down because spirit was down. Rainy weather and the exaggerated controver- sy certainly did not help. However, the true spirit of Homecoming was held by those coming home. Whether or not the game was lost, they enjoyed the excuse to return to old stomping grounds. — Elizabeth Gustwick Student Life 16G

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oe SS ae ski boat. ning float in the parade. It’s a celebration of reunion and reminiscing in Northeast spirit. Homecoming offers a weekend of festivities for both students and alumni to enjoy. Building floats for the parade and buying mums from Phi AI- pha Theta both added to the week of anticipation for some, while others eagerly looked for- ward to revisiting the old col- lege days. Even though rain dowsed most of the events, the turn-out 16B Homecoming Mike Meeks Representing the ski team, students Fritz Harsh a d Todd Trichel enjoy the parade from their supra comp TS6M After hours of hard work, Zeta Tau Ar } pha proudly drove their first place win- still represented Indian loyalty. Unfortunately, the Thursday pep rally suffered more than some of the other events. It had to be completely cancelled due to the weather. The first major social event was the Cocktail Buffet pro- vided for returning alumni on Friday. Ouachita Alumni Chap- ter and Budweiser sponsored this informal get together. “Since it is their first chance back on campus, the out-of- town people really enjoy the Cocktail Buffet,’ said Don Weems, alumni director. Awards were presented for the Homecoming Tennis Tour- nament. In the women’s dou- bles, Dottie Brooks and Lucy Shackelford won. Bob Tucker and Dicki Raymond were the winners in the men’s doubles. The Homecoming Golf Tour- nament was also early Friday afternoon. It was expanded into a two day competition with Mike Meeks awards given for each day, so that more out-of-towners would be able to participate. John Van Veckhoven and Bob Coo- per were the winners. These two events are opened to anyone who wishes to com- pete and pre-registers for them. On Saturday, it continued to rain. Even so, the parade was held in full force. Approximate- ly 110 entries, including bands, floats and cars traveled the four miles between the meri-

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LOU KINSEY - ee lems; there is always going to be problems. | believe in Black repre: sentation, but I don’t think ae [shes 3 the court is the a answer.’ a BARLEY KNIGHT - : tf shuden want Blacks on the Homecom- ing Court, they should go out — and vote for them. We shouldn't — have to suffer (and | not have court) because 2 ce! go out and vote.” Protest signs are displayed during the first half of the Homecoming game. Ranging from statements about treat- ment of Blacks in general to com- plaints of the seventh position on court, the signs expressed the minor- ity’s opinion. HOMECOMING The Controversy Controversy seems to be be- coming as much of a Home: coming tradition as the parade and football game. Due to trouble with the quo- ta system last year, the SGA simply decided to let the stu- dent body vote for the top six candidates in a free election. Even though a large number of blacks were in the run-off, the final outcome included only whites. 16H Homecoming In a frantic panic and with administrative pressure, the SGA enlarged the court by one position and included Karen Canady in the hopes of prevent- ing a disturbance from the black minority. It did not work. “| don’t think it was fair to put me on the court. If all whites made the court, then that’s the way it should be. They shouldn’t stick me on just to satisfy the minorities,’ said Canady. ; Having ‘‘token representa- tion’’ understandably insulted many blacks. The issue quickly expanded into a huge discrimi- nation protest that shadowed most of the weekend. Black Caucus President Mack Crayton and Pan-Hellenic President Ricky Carthon orga- nized the students on two even- ings to plan their strategy. During homecoming week there was a boycott of th | Homecoming pep rally and pi. rade. On Saturday evening aj proximately 65 students gat! ered and marched with pick signs to the game. Endurir shouts and heckles from whit! students during the first hal they left the game before tt court was even presented. The main goal of the demo: stration was to gain “fair ar