University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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Shading themselves from the sun, these two clowns and theit loyal companion Sparky patade up William Stteet. Although the clowns could quench their thirsts, poor Sparky had to wait until the parade was over to get a drink of water. ' Tamara Psumy Tipping Kis hat to th.e crowd, ' Harvey Sanderson still has the energy and spirit at eighty- three to parade his tricycle down State Street. Sanderson and his daughter, Doris, rode antique tricycles in the Parade. -Tamara Psumy J7t was truly commotion in motion as the Shriners drove their little minicars down State Street. They were one of many local community organizations who participated in the parade. - Tamara Psumy unch, and enjoying the summer sun, Lawrence Nelson, Margaret Dewar, and Janet Nelson watch the Catherine McAuley Circus Parade. The children received colorful helium balloons compliments of Kroger.-Tamara Psumy CIRCUS PARADE 13

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was tKe most spectacul a r f tK summer COMMOTION irvfe upted summer cal INMOTION Jn the summer, the normal bustle and noise of the school year gave way to a lazy calm. One afternoon in June, how- ever, the sound of marching bands, clowns, prancing ponies, and circus wagons awakened the streets from their slumber. The circus was back in town! For the past six years, the Kelly- Miller Circus has been holding perfor- mances for the Catherine McAuley Health System. The event, sponsored annually by the Kroger Company, helped raise money for the McAuley Center ' s new Cancer Care Research Center. Student Natalie Miles said, What ac- tually struck me was not the parade, but the fact that it was supported locally by so many businesses, like Kroger and Domino ' s. The circus stayed in town from June 2 1 to 23 , starting with a traditional tent- raising ceremony on Friday, on its grounds near the Ann Arbor Airport. At noon, came the parade. Hundreds of students and residents alike, lined the parade ' s route along South University, beginning in front of the President ' s House, and moving down State Street, to downtown Ann Arbor, and finally back up William Street. Three march- ing bands, strolling clowns, and other circus performers kept the crowd ' s spir- its high throughout the afternoon; how- ever, the highlights of the parade were 12 MICHIGAN LIFE several antique circus wagons from the International Circus Hall of Fame. Af- ter two boisterous hours, the marchers departed for the circus grounds. As Engineering graduate Mike Murray re- marked, It was the most spectacular sight of the summer! All ages turned out for the event, and everyone seemed equally enthusiastic about the festivities. Alice Plotner, owner of Campus Bike Toy and an Ann Arbor resident, attended with her two grandchildren, six-year old Chelsie and four-year ol d Travis. When asked about the parade, which passes in front of her store, she replied, I haven ' t missed a one. Chelsie Plotner enjoyed the ponies most of all and four-year old Michelle Gordanier said her favorite part [was] the girls in the pretty costumes. For students in town over the sum- mer term, the parade provided a differ- ent kind of enjoyment. All the moth- ers, fathers, and kids lined up watching the clowns brought me back to my child- hood days, said Engineering senior Tom Sponseller. The circus thrilled crowds on the two following nights with acrobats, el- ephants, and clowns, before leaving town. Soon after, summer tranquility returned, but the temporary commo- tion was enchanting. -Peter Kogan J -ookmcjcc lmana relaxed tnis a rummer from Detroit proudly marches with his band. Hav- ing arrived late, the Cody High School band members had to run onto the street in order to remain in the parade. -Tamara Psumy

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Wa v- 13 f ' ' ca rto preceded Singing in the Rain on the final night of Top of the Park. Along with Bugs Bunny, Bee Bourin helped revive the tradition of beginning a movie with a feature cartoon. -Tammara Psumy Uke last day of tke tk ee week event ommemorative IT-ski ts wet eacom- attracted thousands of people. Students munch on potato chip they brought from home while they wait for the cartoon to begin. -Tamara Psumy man purchase at the Ann Arbor Summer Festival. A 1986 graduate, Eric Shapiro hands over his twelve dollars to Julie Ediburn. T-shirts were sold and donations accepted in order to help fund the event. -Tamara Psunvy 14 MICHIGAN LIFE