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

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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«

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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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for concerts the rest of the year, Coyle later added. Among other Homecoming related activities, visiting alumni were at W L for the fall meeting of the Alumni Board of Directors. A special reunion was held for the 5-Star Gen- erals, W L alumni who graduated at least t ift years ago. Two other alumni-related con- ferences were held during the weekend — one for all alumni chapter presidents and another tor the alumni involved in the Housing Corporation for the Renaissance of the fraternity houses. Saturday morning was kicked off by a concert in Lee Chapel featuring The Washington and Lee Glee Club, University Chorus and Southern Comfort. The Alumni Office sponsored an Octo- berfest luncheon before the football game, and a reception at the Alumni House following the game. The luncheon featured the live entertain- ment of The Tim Caldwell Band, which played an assortment of Dixieland jazz. B L fcW|Uj||| ij Hy i pi Vr HH r MI Kr V y|BM BB»St W- 3 1 m «H S.J 1..,,..:,.. Opp. top: Fixx Lead smger Cy Cumin w igs out. Center: Cy Cumm takes a break after wiggin ' out. Bottom left: Catherine Christian eagerly awaits The Kiss. Bottom right: The Generals offense provides an effective block for the QB. Homecoming 27