University of Wisconsin Eau Claire - Periscope Yearbook (Eau Claire, WI)

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King Tim Scanlon and Queen Stephanie Dorman enjoy their royalty ride in thi» year’ Homecoming Parade. OnltbnWT Dave Schulkatnp, John Smith, Brian Bowen, Bob Baratka. Bryan Job won, and Tom Porter celebrate Homecoming in line FUI faahion.

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the tradition continues H OMECOMIMQ ACTIVITIES Tradition. It's what Homecoming is all about. The fight on the football field, the quest for the crown, yelling like hell — they’re the building blocks of the week of festivities, many of which go back to the Eau Claire Normal School's very first homecoming celebration. The 1926 PERISCOPE hailed the first Homecoming, held October 9-10, 192S, as an “unqualified success , in spite of the football team’s loss to River Falls. The pre-game assembly, the Varsity Show predecessor, featured Bill Gavin as “major-domo , as well as songs, speeches and stunts. Homecoming 27 brought the first snake dance. At nine-thirty on the eve of the game, students joined hands and paraded through the streets of the business district, stopping every so often to cheer. Then, reported PERISCOPE, “the football boys were given a linal cheer and sent home to bed, but with the student body, the spirit exhibited throughout the day continued far into the night. This year's student body proved no slouch at carrying on that hall of the tradition! 1927 also provided some rough beginnings to the annual parade, as cars, trucks, and the mysterious McIntyre's vehicle filled with shouting students made their way through the streets. The first organized parade was held the following year, and the event has gone on to become the one that best displays joint spirit and enthusiasm on behalf oi the campus and the entire community. Not only was 1928 the year of the first organized parade, but also the first homecoming dance, and the original “Ycll-Like-Hell — then known as the “Rooting Contest”. The major-domo of the pre-game assembly took first place that year, followed by the opponent's boosters, and the janitors. It wasn't until the 1960's that the event took on the elaborate strategies, choreography, and cheers it is known for today. The first royalty competition was held in 1939, and only a queen and her attendants were elected. In recent years the coronation has been held on the footbridge, combining the beauty of both the campus and event. Lori Knopc A pile ol pais go lor a win in the human pyramid competition. part of the UAC Homecoming Event Sweep-stakes. 14 campus events

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a great place to play Sneakers Sneakers is here! newly raised drinking age, With it stained-glass windows, polished oak bar, and impressive audio and lighting systems, Eau Claire's newest and only non-alcoholic night spot puts most of its alcohol-offering counterparts to shame. Sneakers was designed with the student in mind.” said Scott Brown, who designed the elaborate lighting and sound systems. He added that that means all students, not just the younger crowd, and inspite of Sneakers upper-campus location, many upperclassmen are willing to make the trek up the hill, Brown believes, due to the nice atmosphere and food and drink specials. Still, Sneakers’ greatest attraction lies in offering underage students a place not unlike Water Street establishments to lead their social lives. With the weekends at Sneakers tend to be lively. Between 350 and 500 people pass through the doors each evening. It’s packed by nine o’clock,” said sophomore Chris Tobal-sky. You can’t find a table, and you can't fit another person on the dance floor. But Sneakers is not just a place for weekend evenings. Students who are weary of dining hall food can get together with friends and use their food cards toward pizza, sandwiches, or a variety of munch-ies. There are foosball tables and dart machines for relieving tension after a long day of studying, and a big screen television for a break from the 12-inch black and white in your dorm room. Lori Knope t jiwc Hendrickson and Mall Slota lind an alternative loan afternoon ot »ludy ing. n phMo . I'tftll 16 campus events