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

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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

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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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CIRCUS continued Senior Kim Larssen commented, It was really neat to see so many students roll out of bed to come and see the pa- rade. It was even better than Saturday morning cartoons! The floats and clowns were a great way to start the day. The parade was a tremendous success; it pumped up the Panther fans and sent team spirit soaring. Then it was off to the Dome to watch the Panthers take on the Leathernecks of Western Illinois. The battle between the teams was fierce and hard fought, but when time ran out it was the Leathernecks who squeaked by the Pan- thers with a score of 28-27. The Panthers missed a two point conversion in the final seconds of the game. It was really too bad that UNI couldn't pull it together for Homecoming. It was a frustrating and disappointing game, but we still had fun in the stands, said Jill Beebout. At the end of the game, spirits were slightly sagging and aggravation was felt by all, but there wasn't enough time to get too bummed out about the game, because the biggest of the Big Top's events, the dance beneath the Dome, was about to take place. Under the Big Top went out with a lavish end. With balloons, crepe paper, lots of elbow grease, and loads of cre- ativity, the Dome was transformed into a radiant blue and white dance floor. The couples arrived, some formally dressed, some casual, but all were ready to dance the night away. Having the dance in the Dome was a nice change, said soph- omore Brian Kessel. It was q place to go and dress up for a good time instead of your typical drunken party. The dance was an unquestionable success. People came to socialize, have something to drink, and sway to the tunes of The Blue Band. The Blue Band was great! exclaimed junior Jana Berner. The dance was definitely a hit with a lot of good music to bop to. It was late in the evening when dates bid their goodnights and the clean up crew restored the Dome to its normal appearance. Yes, Homecoming '88 was a pleasant memory that many will treas- ure. The dance concluded the weekend's activities of frolic, and was a fitting end to a fantastic weekend. The Big Top had gone over the top in making it a Home- coming year to remember. — Lisa Bowersox Colorful makeup and clothes help Jill Huisenga and Christy Larson, members of the Alpha Xi Delta sorority, celebrate during the Homecoming parade in which they entered a float. Pftow d tu w pur. Homecoming