Washington and Lee University - Calyx Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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0pp. page top: The crowd enjoys the homecoming game . 0pp. bottom: An alumnus snaps some photos. Left and below: Homecoming Queen Catherine Christian and escort Reese Lanier rehsh her victory. Lower left: Harris Hotchkiss socializes with Sheldon Clark and his Father. Lower right: Catch that pass! Homecoming 25

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Half-time Win for W L ! ! ! W L Undergraduate is Crowned Homecoming Queen Homecoming 1987 was mixed with many wins and losses for W L as warm temperatures and sunny skies made the day ideal for ail out- door events. Concerts, receptions, games and parties made the weekend complete for students, alumni, and guests. The football game against the Maryville Scots was tough and close. The Generals dominated in the first half; freshman Carter Quayle started the scormg with a field goal m the first quarter. Sophomore quarterback Philip Sampson passed to senior tailback Chris Coftland for the games tlrst touchdown. At the end of the first half, the Generals led by 17-3. The Scots made a comeback and continued scoring in the second half. Sampson felt the game went the way a lot did in the season. We had a good chance to win but didn ' t come up with the right plays, offensively or defensively, It was a disappointing loss at a score of 24-14, A win for Washington and Lee did come at half-time as junior Catherine Christian was crowned Homecoming Queen. Catherine, from Chapel Hill, N C , represented the Phi Delta Theta fraternity and was escorted by their pres- ident Reese Lanier. A member of the first class of women at W L, Catherine made history as the first student selected as queen. She stated, I was very surprised and also tlattered. As traditionally done, the announcement was made by Chemistry Professor Keith Shillington and followed by a kiss. The first runner-up was Kappa Sigma ' s representative Shannon Bos; the 2 I i lomccomiii : second runner-up was Sigma Phi Epsihni ' s re- presentative Mary Austin Dardon. The men ' s cross country team narrowly defea- ted Catholic University, 28-27. Washington and Lee ' s top placing runners were co-captain Scott Rippeon, Bill Clark. Larry Pilkey, and co- captain Rick Norris. The women ' s cross country team travelled to a state meet in Newport News; Anne Geary was the team ' s top runner. The women ' s soccer team played Randolph- Macon - Ashland and lost 5-0. Despite three ictories the week before, the men ' s soccer team was defeated by Messiah College The men ' s tennis team sponsored an In- vitational Tournament competing against David- son College, James Madison University, and Ohio Wesleyan University. Bobby Matthews and David McLeod won first rank doubles, John Morris won fifth rank singles.

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One Thing Leads to Another The Fixx concert is a sold out success although the Student Activities Board loses $10,000 during the Homecoming event. The Homecoming football game proved not to be the only loss for W L during Homecoming weekend as the Student Activities Board, which sponsored the Friday night concert featunng The Fixx, reported a financial loss on the event although the event was sold out in advance. After a warmup set from Dreams So Real, The Fixx, headed by lead singer Cy Cumin, per- formed several of their hits such as Saved by Zero and One Thing Leads to Another. in a October 15th issue of The Rtn -tum Phi. SAB Treasurer Chris Moore said the SAB lost $10, (XX) on the concert. Although many people blamed the loss on the concert due to the absence of beer sales, Moore said that beer sales only comprised $500 in revenue in the past. SAB Chairman Sean Coyle said that lack of beer sales probably had some effect on the turnout, especi- ally among seniors. We were unable to obtain a beer license from the Virginia ABC for the concert, as was typical Top right: Fi band member captnates the crowd. Center: Senior Reese Lanier looks on enviously as Professor Keith Shillington gives Catherine Christian the kiss. Bottom left: Quarterback Philip Sampson charges through the Scots line. Bottom right: Professor Keith Shillington announces the Queen. 2(» Hoiiwcomin«