University of Pittsburgh - Owl Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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HOMECOMING 1988 nn his year's Homecoming A theme was “Under the Big Top.” and a big top was needed to keep the festivities dry as rain drizzled on Pitt's Homecoming. 1988. Due to the rain, the Homecoming Parade was canceled, officially making Homecoming begin with the Pitt vs. Navy game at 1:30 p.m. I'he stadium was filled with blue and gold ponchos as fans endured, ignoring the rain. A special halftime ceremony was prepared by the Pitt Varsity Band and the Alumni Band for the return of former Panther Rodger Kingdom and the crowning of the Homecoming Queen and King. Stacey Gulick and J. R. Fisher. The bands formed the Olympic rings as they played “ 1988 Olympic Spirit in honor of Olympian Rodger Kingdom. Wearing red, white, and blue and carrying the American flag. Kingdom ran a victory lap around the stadium as fans cheered with a standing ovation. After Kingdom’s victory lap, university President Wesley Pos-var presented Kingdom and his mother with pictures of Kingdom jumping the hurdle on his way to the gold. According to Kingdom, when he was attending Pitt, he was, at first, uncertain about things in his life. Kingdom said that Pitt helped him to grow and achieve his dreams. Concerning advice to young athletes. Kingdom added, “Hold on to your dreams, and believe in yourself. Never give up the faith, and your dreams will come true. Homecoming didn't end with Pitt’s victory of 52-6 over Navy. It continued with the formal, on the Gateway Clipper. Despite tlie rain, the 1988 Pitt I lomecoming was an overall success. by Laurie Lehosky The Pitt News Right: Former Piet student, Roger Kingdom, accepts a gift of Olympic memories from Wesley Posvar; Opposite Page: Olympic gold-medalist, Roger Kingdom at Homecoming 1988. Jason Hillman photo 28 Homecoming

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' | ' he University of Pittsburgh is comprised of a number of diverse individuals. Residents and commuters, out-of-state and international students help to make up the special atmosphere at Pitt. The University, as well as it’s surrounding community, consists of many unique people, places, and events. Bars like Zelda’s, CJ’s, and Calico’s give students a chance to relax and unwind. Hemingway’s, Simply French, and other local restaurants offer quality dining for students. The Carnegie and the Pittsburgh Playhouse bring culture and the arts to South Oakland. These numerous contributors to the lives of Pitt students provide opportunity for rest and relaxation (as well as something other than studying) for students. And at the same time, they help to add color to the lives of the members of the Pitt community. Left: A mass of Pill sludenls block traffic while crossing Bigelow Blvd.; Other Page: A mysterious student at the phones in the Towers Lobby. Student Life Divider 27

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