University of Nebraska Kearney - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Kearney, NE)

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Homecoming Flurry of events mark Homecoming

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Homecoming Familiar faces come home fantastic spirit permeated Homecoming '84 and its theme, A new beginning, included a week of activities that attracted more involvement than in previous years at KSC. Martin Hall and Phi Kappa Tau joined forces to take top honors in the annual sweepstakes competition for greatest participation in Homecoming events. A torch run marked A new beginning in homecoming activities this year, as runners from different KSC organizations ran from the state capitol in Lincoln to a bonfire on west campus. In honor of the Special Olympics, the would-be Olympians broke the 140-mile distance into sections and took turns carrying the torch. The Industrial Education Club and Home Economics Association team ran to victory in the event. KSC students saw another new beginning during Homecoming Week when they participated in a musical chairs competition. The contest invit- ed students to sprint, scream and tackle each other to gain possession of that all-important chair. The team of Alpha Phi and Sigma Tau Gamma grabbed the most chairs to nail down the win. KSC's Homecoming king and queen were crowned at halftime of the KSC-Emporia State football game amid shouts of approval from the crowd. Smiles abounded as soph- omore Jesse Trotter, sponsored by Randall Hall, and senior Terri Franzen, sponsored by Case Hall, were named king and queen. First prince and princess were senior Bruce Osier, Case Hall can- didate, and junior Teresa Siefkes, Centennial Towers East candidate. Mantor Hall representative, senior Mike Tichota and Blue and Gold represen- tative, junior Barb Sheldon, were named second prince and princess. In other traditional Homecoming events the Alpha Phi-Sigma Tau Gamma team yelled like hell to win the spirit competition. Chi Omega designed the winning banner while Martin Hall — Phi Kappa Tau ate their way to a first place finish in the pie-eating contest. The Industrial Education Club - NHEA team built the No. 1 float, which was seen by large crowds in ddwntown Kearney during the Homecoming parade. Homecoming means coming home, and for four KSC alumni it also meant being honored in recognition of excellence. Those recognized in conjunction with the Homecoming celebration included: Stan Miller, class of 1966, Los Angeles; John Payne, class of 1962, Kearney; Marilyn Whit- ney Peterson, class of 1955, Fremont; and Bob Phares, class of 1962, North Platte. Through participation in Home- coming events, “A new beginning inspired KSC students and alumni alike to face forward with enthusiasm as well as to look back and remember special moments at KSC. — Jane Carroll “Bermuda Triangle ' entertains the crowd at a concert during Homecoming week.