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

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 Summer Lovin” took first place in the new lip synch contest for Kim Lewis, Kearney senior, JoAnna Draper, Plattsmouth sophomore; and Gail Brokke, Omaha junior. Photo by Ken Kruse Out of 16 scheduled events a new contest set the stage for the theme, “You’re a Star at KSC” The new lip-sync contest idea arose last spring, said Wendy Smith, Omaha junior and homecoming committee member. “The contest was supposed to get people to act like stars,” Smith said. Booking David Naster to host the lip-sync show helped students get more excited and involved because he is a celebrity rather than a campus figure, she said. “The parade was the longest in years with 92 en- tered units,” Linda Potter, Student Activities Council advisor, said. “More suspense was created this year be- cause we held back the announcement of the banner and float competition until the football game in which KSC triumphed over Missouri Southern, 38-18. “A major change this year was bigger, travelling trophies. The plan is to rotate them to different winners next year,” Potter said. “That may have motivated people to win,” she said. In the traditional events, musical chairs drew more than the pie-eating contest, Smith said. Homecoming was described as “greek-dominat- ed” by many, said Potter. “Next year, we hope to in- volve more residence halls,” she said. Greek domination of events is a “double-edged sword,” said Smith. Greeks may seem to overwhelm smaller groups; events would not be as successful with- out their leadership and numbers. By Angie Steffen David Naster, emcee and stand-up comedian, generates crowd enthusiasm. Photo by Ken Kruse 26 Homecoming Jill Peters, Ogallala junior, and Tim An- derson, Overton senior, starred as 1988 Homecoming Queen and King. Photo by Tami Jones ycu re

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and touch an alum a r d r n r o sary of the journalism department. The department split from the English depart- ment in 1971. Classes had to be held anywhere there was an empty classroom. Photojournalism students used the basement of Men’s Hall as a darkroom, and writers used old typewriters from other classes. Spe- cially built darkrooms and word processors have re- placed the more troublesome methods from years past. And finally, a form of a reunion with an 80s touch. A Kansas-based company has transferred KSC football game films to videocassettes. Customers can order videos of games through the mail, with dates ranging from 1962 to 1987. by John Shultz Row upon row of brat- wurst fills the fall air with tempting aroma as Wayne Daughtery, Alum- ni Board of Directors, prepares food for hun- gry Homecoming herds. Photo by Ken Kruse A helium-filled balloon creates a visual fix for alums seeking the Alumni House at Homecoming. Photo by Ken Kruse 5,000 come home to Alumni House I M I hen graduates come home to ■ KSC, they can literally come M M home — to the Alumni House. Since its grand opening at Homecoming 87, an estimated five to six thousand people have attended events there. The house, built in 1907, was occupied by KSC’s first president, A. 0. Thomas. Over a 10-year span more than $150 thousand in private donations has been acquired from alums, faculty and outside donors. Donations made possible the actual purchase of the house as well as its renovation. The addition of the California Room in 1987 was financed by two alumni groups, Northern and Southern California. Alums, faculty, students and community citizens enjoy the expanded facilities for Homecoming, re- unions, faculty or faculty-student receptions, retreats and community organizations meetings. This year oc- casions ranged from a wedding reception to an elec- tion night celebration. “It’s designed for the entire KSC family, asso- ciates or those interested in the college,” said Jim Rundstrom, Alumni Association director. The two-story, 10-room house is an open time capsule of KSC history. In the entry ticks the original clock from Green Terrace Hall, the only building on campus when the college was founded. Other me- morabila include President Herbert Cushing’s oak desk, marble from the razed Administration Building, old photos tracing the development of the college, a complete set of KSC yearbooks and donated antiques. by Angee Cox Reunions 25

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Igniting the bonfire and student enthusiasm, Spirit Squad member Tom Kokes, Omaha junior, kicks off Homecoming eve. Photo by Ken Kruse a Star! Beth Johnson, Omaha sophomore, readies a chocolate cream pie for Robbi Manners, Gothen- burg sophomore, while Dave Watson checks on the pie-eating contest. Photo by Barb Wellman