Wake Forest University - Howler Yearbook (Winston Salem, NC)

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Instituting a new tradition, students mob the field to welcome Dei players at the start of the game. Quarterback Ken Erickson prepares to hand off as an excited crowd looks on. 13

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■ Parents display a touch of sadness in realizing that the have finally come of age. little boys Their First Visit. The parents converged, and the campus really put out to receive them during Freshman Parents ' Weekend. Co-chairmen Miriam Early and Jim Martin, backed by their committee, planned a full Saturday centered around the V.P.I. football game that afternoon. Following the student example, the parents shared in the homeside sun, noise, and excitement of Bowman Gray Stadium. P arents saw other aspects of campus life through class visitation and a Coffee Hour during which faculty members were introduced, and an afternoon barbecue which brought the parents themselves to- gether. Introductions were completed that evening when the parents met college administrative officials.

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Xarrated by Celle Ma show complete with m vmy McAilams, the Fideles presented a variety instrcis, comedians and dancing girls. Tlie weekend was concluded with . . . A Real Carnival! Sponsored by the Junior Class and organized by chairman Dayna Tate, the Carnival came complete with cotton candy, dancing girls, and games of chance. (Imagine!) During the four hour event the parents, students, and general public could shoot basketball, watch a variety show, or buy home made cakes — all for the price of a ticket, of course. Each fraternity and society, and most other campus organizations sponsored a booth, and half of the profit of these booths, a total of $42.5, went toward the stadium fund. The event climaxed a hectic Parent ' s Day with humor, and initiated a new tradition at Wake Forest. 14