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

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PHOTOS BY GABRIELA BLAETTLER During the H o m e c o m i n g Parade C.O.I.S.O. presented a conglomeration of flags representing a global campus at the University of Miami. Argh Matie! Even Captain Hook would be proud of the Pearson Pirates dasterdly deeds. PA RA DE . MAS float

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Canes on Parade f you like planes, trains, and automobiles, this yearis parade offered all of these things. Each year, held prior to the Saturday football game, the parade boosts campus morale. Including rocketships, a marine science research vessel, and several other lunar Came in Space themes. The Homecoming parade brought rave reviews as fans of all ages eagerly watched along the Ponce de Leon parade route. Spearheading the 1997 prominade was Grand Marshall, Sebastian D. Ibis. Leading both alumni and students, everyone had HOMECOMING an opportunity to show off their products of late nights and countless hours of creativity. Star Wars, Star Trek, and Men in Black were the most popular themes in this years parade. Using both movie scenes and well-known soundtracks, everyone involved had an tout of this worldtexperience. By Sarah Morgan 8k Jim Fatzinger Members of Zeta Tau Alpha and Sigma Alpha Epsilon showed Greek Support for the Homecoming festivities on their float during the Homecoming parade. Anchors Away My Boys...students and alumni from RSMAS float down Standford Drive during the Homecoming Parade.

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HOMECOMING ne of the most memorable nights of Homecoming this year included the Pep Rally, Boat Burning, and Fireworks held on the evening of November 14. The Pep Rally featured the Band of the Hour, both Cheerleaders and Sunsations, as well as added a new, much needed contest for the UM. Spirit Call. Participants from many different organizations on campus took the stage to proudly display their original Spirit Call. In the end, the crowd voted on the traditioanl U.M. call offered by the Band of the Hour, the Empire Strikes Back U. The Boat Burning and Fireworks immediately followed the Pep Rally as the lake was quickly illuminated by the glow of candles. While students harmoniously sang the alma mater, the Rutgers boat was set afire with a large boom. When it ended, the sky was lit with a glorious fireworks exhibition. By Sarah Morgan The boat burning brightened up the night skyline with flames and fireworks. VANESSA ALVAREZ The Sunsations took to the stage and arroused enthusiasm from the crowd during the Homecoming Pep Fially held on the patio. .--hea.-u ..