University of Northern Iowa - Old Gold Yearbook (Cedar Falls, IA)

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campus going Ahead UNI HOMECOMING 1987 OCTOBER I - 4 Homecoming spirit is demonstrated by Dave Wehrman. Paul Dewy, Gerald Dias and Thatcher Williams. K l.auhrnica rr D. Wagner A sailor salute to Homecoming is performed by Lori Horner and Roger Harris. The cheerleaders helped keep the audience fired up. Train conductors Brendan Phelps and Dawn Hiatt steer Panther Express through the Homecoming parade. The float was created by the SAK fraternity and Alpha Phi sorority. D. Wagnar Homecoming 1 1

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D. Watciwr The celebrity grand marshal for the Homecoming parade is Pokey Pete.” Ernest Petersen. Petersen, an Osage native, has donated over S80.000 to local charities. Window painting is a creative and decorative part of the Homecoming weekend. Dawn Davis and Michele Sporkman decorate a window at Berg’s Drug for the Rec- reation Club. D. Wagner Homecoming hits Full Steam As it made its way down the track, a boxcar of enthusiasm hit campus when UNI celebrated “Panther Tracks ... Full Steam Ahead” Home- coming. October 1-4. Like a locomotive out-of-control, students, faculty, staff and area residents pulled out the purple and gold paraphernalia as they headed for a weekend of football festivities. Three entertainment events started the Pan- ther line down the track on Thursday, spraying enough steam to be noticed by all. The annual Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Variety Show offered students a chance to show their talents in the Russell Hall Auditorium. Glitter and glory shown all around as music, dance and skits lit up the night. The UNI Panther volleyball team took on the University of Minnesota Gophers. After a tense five-game match, the Gophers squeaked by the Panthers for the win. But the fans kept steaming down the track — looking forward to Saturday’s football game. Theatergoers enjoyed a production of “The Continued on page 12 10

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A couple wishing remain anonymous celebrate Ihf roimindt Homt-coming tradition of ramiMiiilini'. Homecoming cont. D. Wagner Getting into the pep rally festivities are members of the UNI Marching Hand. The pep rally in a great way to get fm-d up for the rest of the weekend's activities. Importance of Being Earnest at the Strayer- Wood Theatre. Audiences weren’t let down as the UNI Lyric Theatre Association gave another polished performance. Homecoming continued to gain momentum Friday as the Panther line rolled on, especially through the Beaver Hills Country Club. Site of the UNI Homecoming Golf Tournament, Beaver Hills proved to be a worthy depot as tee times were filled and fun was had by all. Window paintings captured the spirit as stu- dents illustrated this year’s theme. Murals brightened the campus and the Hill to help stir enthusiasm for the weekend. Although it was a brisk evening, no weather could chill the spirit as students made their way to the Campanile lawn for the Big-Time Pep Rally Friday afternoon and evening. Food and games were enjoyed as “The Dreams” band en- tertained students. “Dr. Victory” Mudra and the football team stopped by to show their excite- ment while the UNI cheerleaders fired up the spectators for Saturday’s game. Continued on page 14 D. Wagner Out of the prea box end off of the field, fix.lb.dl coach Darrell Mudra and Carl Boyd arc familiar fuce ai the pep roily Knday evening. Homecoming