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

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pay a visit to Jimmy Jolin- son, the Hurricane Band, cheerleaders, Yamma Yamma and other friends at the annual Hurricane Pep Rally. After loud and boister- ous cheering for the Canes, Lake Osceola ' s shores filled with enthusiastically pumped-up students for the ever popular boat burning and fireworks display. The singing of the Alma Mater with lit candles in hand start- ed off an exciting night. Some of the people who had enjoyed Thursday ' s par- ty atmosphere so much won- dered if an even higher peak of excitement could be at- tained. The answer was an overwhelming yes as the Homecoming Committee held the Homecoming Ball at 9:00 p.m. on Friday at the luxurious Signature Gardens of Kendal. The theme of the Homecoming Ball was Toasting the Twenties ' , since U.M. was founded in that decade. The Mew York Swing Band reminded the party-goers of the music of the 20 ' s and many partici- pants at the party came dressed in the flapper style of the twenties. A wonderful pasta buffet was also served to highlight an extra special evening. The entire week, which centered around the football game against Tulsa, came to an end on Saturday evening when the Hurricanes beat Tulsa 23-10 in the Orange Bowl before a more than en- thusiastic crowd. The win upped the Hurricanes rec- ord to 10-0 — the best start ever by a University of Miami football team. The enthusi- asm was displayed during the opening ceremonies, continued throughout the week and caused one of the most successful Homecom- ing Weeks in the University of Miami ' s 60 year history. Text by Jonathan Rnegold and JRSM Crlk Cocks Homecoming 27

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GARNI GRAS Sam Lewis Ah, springtime, when ev- ery young University of Mi- ami student ' s fancy turns to thoughts of . . . CARFil QRAS! Yes, that same Carni- val atmosphere which has strucli the University each spring since the advent of the Sun Festival thiry-five years ago. Despite humble beginnings and changes, in location, size, and attrac- tions, Carni Qras remains a favorite event of the univer- sity community. The idea for a campus carnival originated in the spring of 1951 by the sisters of Chi Omega sorority. They held a Chi Omega Sun Fes- tival as a means of raising funds for charity. The festi- val was complete with game booths and food booths built from the remnants of an old water tower which stood near the university. The carnival expanded over the years. You name it, and they ' ve had it: ferris wheels, haunted houses, kissing booths, dart games, dunking tanks, and limbo contests. There have been many changes associated Sam Lewis with Carni Qras. The most significant changes have been in the last three years. One of most recent was the end of Carni Qras ' stay on the Intramural field. Carni Qras 1984 lasted from a Thursday evening until the following Saturday night. There were 85 booths run by various campus or- ganizations on the Intramu- ral Field. Included in the various activities were a s ' Ci Cami Qras 29