University of Tennessee Knoxville - Volunteer Yearbook (Knoxville, TN)

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Party Week we tmw thw icture this: windows on the strip depict strange and unusual scenes of Smokey and something resembling a tiger, the streets are littered with those bother. some little square sheets of tissue paper, and people are carrying this giant painted canvas towards the stadium at 6 a.m. t m V Ni'MeKaia 2a mm v ngWug 1: w g2 0vaky$gj wt. m gsgiggggxwwgmmghmamt 2;; W What is this weird metamorphosis that transforms the campus and where are all the people? Well, the occasion is Homecoming and the people are likely to be found pomping floats or yard displays, building soap box cars, or painting banners and windows. At the beginning of the week, the at- mosphere is a lighthearted one, even resembling a party. But time becomes a precious commodity as the week pro- gresses and groups rush to finish floats on time. Hours spent studying, sleeping or attending classes are often sacrificed for the highly competitive Homecoming M E :gfszm meNM Moreover, there is a tfestive energy' teachers turn a blind eye to those who skip class and putting students in a party frame of mind. Homecoming can be seen as a good excuse to throw a party, but at the same time, it takes a lot of hard work, participation and school spirit, said Clark Gray of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. The late hours and missing a few classes here and there are all worth it in the end. They make for yet another Homecoming tradition. 4 -by Laura Hayden Large Float Banner Sig EpXTri Delt 1 . Delta Tau DeltatPi Beta Phi Lambda ChitAlpha Chi Omega Alpha Tau OmegatDelta Zeta Alpha Delta PUPi Kappa Alpha Kappa AlphatZeta Tau Alpha DON C lassrooms may not look this empty dur- ing Homecoming, but some have come close. tPhoto by David Bradshawt Mini-Float Overall Homecoming 1 . Sigma Phi Epsilonffri Delt 2. Lambda ChitAlpha Chi Omega 3 Phi Delta ThetatKappa Delta p-t Sigma Phi Epsilonffri Delt Lambda ChitAlpha Chi Omega Kappa SigtPhi Mu ots of hours are invested during Homecoming at fraternity houses, where much pomping, putting together and partying is done. tPhoto by David Bradshawt .N Fall Student Life 27

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Opinion is No More Queen .. Anything Goes Window . . 1. Sigma Phi Epsilon Alpha Chi 1- $19 EPWFYI Delt 2. Kappa Sinhi Mu 2. BSU 3. Delta Upsilon 3. a. Greve-Massey b. Farmhouse c Sigma Cappa Beta Theta Pi Soap BOX Derby d. Alpha Delta PUPi Kappa Alpha 1- Kappa SigszPhi Mu 2. Phi DelUKappa Delta 3. Lambda ChUAlpha Chi Omega Eating Contest Lawn Display 1. Beta Theta PUSigma Kappa . Lambda Chi Alpha Alpha Chi Omega 2. Alpha Gamma Rho Kappa Kappa Gamma . Sig Ep Tri Delt 3. BSU . Sigma NWAlpha Gamma Delta WNH 26 Student Life Fall

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habit of winning the Overall first place trophy. For the last three years. the Sig Eps have placed first in Homecoming, com- peting with Phi Mu, Delta Gamma and Tri Delta. respectively. Neal Hyde, President-elect, felt that their ability to pull together and work for a purpose leads to success. uHomecom- ing has always been such a big thing with us. We want to keep it a winning tradition. The Sig Eps are also noted for their in- ventiveness in making two floats this year, one in the large and small compe- tion. We haven't had an entry like that in at least four years. said Shelly Goebel. . Aside from all that tradition we look for each year, a few things are left un- noticed. but do happen. Carol Johnson. a Junior in Marketing. recalls a few Homecoming happenings that are rarely mentioned: uHow about us girls who go out and by a new dress or wool skirt, just for the sake of homecom- ing? I know that l have to have a date for Homecoming. Carol also noticed this year how gung- ho the alumns are at the game. 'iOh, and it never fails, people are always sell- ing those funny-looking mums. I'd never be caught dead wearing one. yet I'd be offended if my date didn,t buy me one. Homecoming may seem to be the same old thing year after year. but several students look forward to this ma- jor event in the Fan. because they can't help but see something unique about every year. 9m, -by Laura Hayden