University of Massachusetts Amherst - Index Yearbook (Amherst, MA)

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Homecoming Queen, Pam Chace

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Southern fans at the game COLOR, excitement, and the largest turnout in UMass history marked the Centennial Home- coming. A parade of more than fifty colorful floats, repre- sentative of the Centennial theme, traveled through Amherst Friday night, October 12. First prize for the sororities went to Pi Beta Phi while Thatcher won the honors for women ' s dormitories. Tau Kappa Epsilon won the fraternity competition and Van Meter placed first among men ' s dorms. Following the parade, a spirited student body par- ticipated in the traditional pre-game rally, heard Coach Fusia promise to scalp UConn, and then witnessed the crowning of Pam Chace as Homecoming Queen. Preceding the game Saturday afternoon, invading alumni enjoyed a tailgate picnic. Later they helped to swell the Homecoming Crowd at Alumni Field to over 10,000. The Redmen rewarded their enthusiastic spectators by trouncing the UConn Huskies. Sparked by Sam Lussier the UMass team dealt a 16-6 defeat to its arch-rival from Storrs. An outstanding performance by the Band and Pre- cisionettes added to the enjoyment of the day, as did the surprise arrival of Governor John Volpe at half- time. Climaxing an eventful weekend were the annual Homecoming Dance and fraternity parties, given Sat- urday night. The Operetta Guild also contributed to the festivities with its lively presentation of Guys and Dolls. Capacity Crowd Watch Redmen Trounce Huskies 30