University of Miami - Ibis Yearbook (Coral Gables, FL)

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22 Homecoming

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1986 University of Mi- i l)mecoming was more ►ec cular than ever, incor- ra ig brilliant memories m ts founding in 1926 roi h today. The theme of ar ' s Homecoming was e € h anniversary. The tra- il symbols for a 60th niirsary are gold and dia- lon i and these rich sym- 1s i ere used in decora- ns 3 give an aura of great- ss ind achievements to e I iversity of Miami ' s his- rj The Homecoming a lerson. Erica A. Arkin, T tsociate chairpersons, ic lobinson and Barry te and the other mem- ri of her committee rl d overtime to make is jar ' s Homecoming ex- s xial. Opening Ceremo- es oegan on Friday, No- rn ir 7th on the green ad- c« t to the College of g eering. Many partici- n wore the school colors ( jer to receive spirit ii 5. Speaking of spirit ir ., the purpose of spirit tc help promote involve- ei and enthusiasm to- the University and coming Week. By us- (ints as an incentive for ■gi izations, spirit and ex- ent were generated for ;coming. A trophy was vc led to a winner in each ir divisions including: id endent Organizations lu as r.E.C. and U.B.S.), ' 8 nities. Sororities and 0 , ealence Halls, so all stu- were encouraged to tfMne involved. As in the as the week ' s festivities p 2d with the traditional n g of the ODK Bell, fol- v 1 by tappings of new ilianl J lcmories 0j members into Omicron Delta Kappa, Order of Omega and Rho Lambda honor soci- eties. In previous years, the Hur- ricane Howl occurred during midweek, but this year the Howl immediately followed the opening ceremonies. The Student Entertainment Committee presented the pop rock group Berlin on the Whitten University Center pa- tio. The concert was a tre- mendous success and was attended by enthusiastic stu- dents. The capacity restric- tion was quickly met as peo- ple were waiting in line to get in almost four hours before the start of the show. At one point the gate was closed due to the overwhelming number of students who at- tended the show. When the crowd left there was a hint of a successful Homecoming in the air. The most spirited change of Homecoming was engineered by Miss Arkin. She was able to emphasize the learning of the school ' s Alma Mater by the organiza- tory ceremonies culminated with the lighting of the can- dles of a giant birthday cake celebrating U.M. ' s 60th anni- versary. Following the Living History ceremonies, the Miss University of Miami Scholar- ship Pageant was held in Qusman Concert Hall. Continuing with the theme of Brilliant Memories of U, all of the past Homecoming Queens were invited to par- ticipate in the pageant ' s opening ceremonies. Six took advantage of the oppor- tunity to speak about their tions. As a result, there would be people other than the alumni singing the Alma Mater when the band played. Since the University of Miami is celebrating its 60th anni- versary, every event empha- sized the theme of years. In the opening number of the pageant, for example, each participant wore a costume depicting a particular year. On Saturday November 8th, all organizations were asked to go out and show their spirit at the third annual swimathon for the United Ce- rebral Palsy foundation. Over $27,000 were raised by all participants, which amount- ed to three times the amount raised last year. Pi Kappa Al- pha raised over $6,000 and copped a trophy for their ef- forts. Sunday, the U.of M. Liv- ing History program was held. One alumnus from each of the years from 1926 to 1986 was invited to attend this special ceremony. A brief history was read about each and the year that they repre- sented. The U.M. Living His- Rhona Wise accomplishments after being crowned Miss University of Miami. A variety of talent was displayed, including a dra- matic monologue, musical performances, dances and an aerobic exhibition. When the judges ' decisions were tabulated. Ana Ceide was crowned the new Miss Uni- tlomecoming 21

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versity of Miami. Miss Ceide ' s court included Anastasia Barzee, Eva Strelka, Ste- phani Ranielle Ferry, and Lisa Hurst (first tlirough fourtli runners up respectively). This year ' s pageant was run with such elegance and pro- fessionalism that all involved and all that watched, left with a fulfilled feeling. On Mon- day, the Homecoming Week ' s events were started with the annual blood drive. This year ' s blood drive net- ted The Red Cross 555 pints in just three days. 1986 was the inaugural year for UM ' s newest philanthropy drive, Miami Feeding Miami. The Homecoming Committee asked for students to donate canned food to be given to the needy residents of Flor- ida. In the breezeway, faculty, administration, and students were invited to visit the Best of U.M. Day exposition. Booths were set up so that the organizations on campus could show themselves and inform students of who they are and what they do. Midday special events con- tinued on Tuesday with a Lip Sync Contest in which con- testants portrayed, to the best of their ability, their fa- vorite musical artist or group. Prizes were awarded on the basis of four minutes performances judged for originality. Lip Sync ability, and appearance. Five sisters fi-om Kappa Kappa Qamma won first prize with a lively version of the Bangles ' Walk Like an Egyptian. Special Events night was held that same night with the theme of Future U. Students and orga- nizations were asked to dress in what they envi- sioned U.M. to be like in 2046 A.D., sixty years fi ' om now. There were some very cre- ative and fantastic costumes. The emotions that the event generated were so high that even the weather could not dampen spirit on this night. With heavy rains causing some events to be cancelled because of the slippery pa- tio, the judges asked for a vote to see if the organiza- tions wanted to continue or if they wanted to call it a night. Rhona Wise Erik Cocks Homecoming 23