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

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Toucan the party bird shares a drink from the head of a former graduate celebrating Homecom- ing at the tailgate parties before the big game. Ptex byDtrul Wagner. Yells from behind are heard from enthusiastic fans freshman Kris Turner and sophomore Cindy Kcefover.They keep spirits high despite the dis- appointing trailing score. thaw ay OntJ tt (wr 10 Homecoming

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Student Life Division 9

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CIRCUS IN DOME Dome dance? Big Top? Turn blue? What's all this? Only part of the revelry and festivities that highlighted the “greatest show on turf, UNI Homecom- ing 1988, Under the Big Top. To get things under way, creative and innovative freelance artists grabbed their paint and brushes and hustled down to the Hill for the traditional window paint- ing contest entitled Oh, What a Payne. After painting the business' windows, and sometimes each other, all the par- ticipants stood back to admire their work and held their breath as the judging be- gan. The results came in, and it was the student athletic trainers whose brilliant artwork earned them first place. Second place was awarded to Anatevka House in Campbell, and not far behind was Kappa Sigma and Nu Sigma Phi who swept third place with their window. “Window painting was a great success, said Homecoming Dance Chair Lori Listening for the growl of the Panther, TC (The Cat) and the Panther band form a spirit tunnel with the pom pon squad and the cheerleaders. They await the entrance of the football team during the me show on Homecoming afternoon. MmoH •S Hess. This year the committee decided to have the painting take place on only one afternoon between three and seven o'clock instead of giving everyone all week to paint their windows. This way window painting became a big event where everyone came out at the same time and had a blast! There were more people having fun, and also, people got to see the winners right away. With Homecoming spirit filling the air, Friday night rolled right into more Homecoming fun with a pep rally. A circus-like atmosphere hung in the air as The Dreams band played to a campus- wide picnic and added a dose of good cheer. The tunes kept the beat and spirits high as clowns passed out balloons con- taining prizes anywhere from valuable coupons to a free tailgater kit. As the crowd started to get more into the mood, the UNI cheerleading squad dazzled their audience with aerial twists and turns, rousing a cry of Go Panthers! The stage was now set for Coach Earle Bruce and the Panther football team. Coach Bruce got up and personally in- troduced the entire team to their home crowd. It was early evening when the introductions came to a conclusion, and as dusk began to set over campus. Homecoming '88 was well on its way. Although Friday's pep rally had come to an end, the night's activities were far from over. They came from everywhere, sweethearts by their sides and lips in top condition. Make way for the midnight smoochers! Yes, the old tradition of Campaniling couldn't possibly be for- gotten, or the cheerleader's annual climb to the top of the Campanile to shower the midnight mashers with the year's limited edition official Campanile but- tons. As Friday night slowly slipped into Saturday, Homecoming fever had hit the whole campus. But what's Homecoming without a Homecoming parade? The marching of feet and the sound of a beat was heard bright and early Saturday morning as the annual Homecoming parade made its way from Cedar Falls High up towards the Hill, entertaining the cheering fans and getting them psyched up for the afternoon game. continued on page 12 Student Life 11