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

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WHILE TAKING PART in sorority bid day on the Plaza, Delta Gamma member Joy Suchlicki cheers on the new pledges. Flush participation hit an all-time high with the intoduction of the newly created Formal Rush. tphoto by Mike Hoyt STUDENT LIF E

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Once upon a time, Pi ' Kppa Alpha and Delta ' . '1' hi Epsilon win one of : the most exciting ompetitions in recent homecoming history BY SARA AHMAD and MARIE ANDERSON 1 4 Student Life QMECOMING Emotions ran high and electricity sparked in the air as the University of Miami rolled through its sixty-third annual homecoming. The theme, itOnce Upon A Timeii was carried out in a number of activities that occurred over a two week period and that involved competitions among fraternities and sororities, other organizations and independ- ents. The first activity was the blood drive in which students donated 865 pints of blood to the Red Cross. Todd Misener, Associate Chairman of Homecoming, was pleased by the fact that participants ttbroke the state record for blood donors to Red Cross and Traisedl $28,000 to the Heart Association? The Miss UM Pageant took place in Gusman Hall on November 2 and, in the end, Debbie Reed, a sister at Sigma Delta Tau walked away with the coveted crown. This yearis pageant was different in that it was actually run by the Miss America franchise. Reed was pleased because itit allowed me many oppor- tunities for scholarships for graduate school? She said that winning the pageant was a ttfantastic experience and since it was di- rected by the people from Miss America, I was able to learn more about improving every aspect of myself from talent to physical ap- pearance? Opening ceremonies officially kicked off the Homecoming festivities as masses of enthused, cheering students gathered at the University Center Plaza on Friday Night, November 10. Immediately following the opening ceremonies was the Mr. UM Pageant in which male representatives of each group involved in Homecoming displayed their individual talent and eloquence in an effort to acquire the prestigious title. Senior piano- playing Karl Kudinger was crowned Mr. UM for the second consecutive year. Hurricane Howl was a success as Come- dian Richard Belzer opened the show and had the crowd laughing immediately. Joan Jett rocked the student body with her familiar songs, til Love Rock -n- Rollti and til Hate Myself for Lov- ing You? Robert Hemsch, a Hurricane Productions Com- mittee member said, itThe sound was great. Her voice was well-rested and she didnit sound tired. The show went off without a hitch? The midday events such as Lip Sync, U Oughta Be a Pig, and the FairytaleRelay kept students active during the day and raised enthusiasm for such nightly events as House Decs, in which each group competed by decorating their room or suite in close relation to the theme, Organized Cheer, and the Skit. Many different student organizations participated in these events, all determined to win the honorable Home- coming trophy. The different organizations ranged from fraternities and sororities to independent clubs and the residential colleges. UM rounded out its Homecoming Week success- fully with the traditional pa- rade, pep rally, boat burning, and fireworks. Alumnijoined students at the University Center Plaza to call a close to the annual celebration of the Universityis achievements. As stated by Senior Lora Davella, tTd say Thomecom- mg was the most successful in four years in terms of stu- dent involvement, community participation and alumni sup- port? The pep rally included appearances by some of the members of the football team: wide receivers Pee Wee Smith, and Dale Dawkins, and linebacker Bernard iiTigerii