Valparaiso University - Beacon / Record Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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Dh Hofman Above: Erin Raney and Eric Johnson begin their reign as Homecoming Queen and King at Saturday's parade. Right: A VU fan offers the Crusaders support against the Evansville Aces. Far right: Although finding golf balls is the object of the game, most contestants prefer to just 'hslime each other, Opposite page. Top left: Tim Settimi entertains the crowd in the Great Hall as a part of Homecoming activities. Top right: The Crusaderettes add glitter to the marching Crusaders' homecoming halftime show. 24 Homecoming E. Preuss

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WA A4 44 ... C. Brann C Wtedenhoett Activities Capture VU Spirit . Spirit filled the air as students, faculty and alumni joined together to celebrate Homecoming, October 5-6. VUS 125th anniversary celebration added a special touch of tradition to the festivities. The theme ttLet the tradition continue brought young and old together to share the past and to bring new hope for the future. The celebration began Friday with the traditional student Homecoming games: the SIime-In; the tug-of-war; and the keg toss. Live entertainment by The Liet' provided a new alternative for those not involved in the games. With the evening came the bonfire and the pep rally to cheer the Crusaders on to victory. The coronation of Eric Johnson and Erin Raney as Homecoming King and Queen along with a glorious fireworks display finished Friday's festivities. With Saturday morning came the annual Homecoming parade through downtown Valparaiso. Creative floats, marching bands, and colorful characters made for one of the most entertaining parades in years. Float contest winners were: Pi Kappa AlphatChi Sigma Xi, best overall; Lambda Chi AIphalPhi Beta Chi, originality; Sigma Tau GammalKappa Psi Omega, best theme. At 1 pm, the Crusaders met the Evansville Purple Aces on Brown Field. Despite the crowd's enthusiasm, VU fell 23-37 to a strong Evansville offense. - JPl LMP Homecoming 25