West Virginia University - Monticola Yearbook (Morgantown, WV)

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l iHftCMINC n another departure from the or- dinary, an independently spon- sored candidate, Donna Slayton, was crowned Homecoming Queen during half-time, thus breaking a string of consecutive Alpha Xi Delta sponsored wins in recent years. Slayton, a senior Nursing major from Beckley, W.V. was sponsored by her school. She is 21- years old and is the daughter of Regina Slayton. Slayton won the title following a stu- dent election on Wednesday, Oct. 3. There were four other finalists in- cluding Kitten Stone, 21, a Journalism major from Charelston, W.V. and the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Stone. Stone was sponsored by Kappa The Homecoming Queen Is also an active member of Orchesis, the modern dance company at WVU Alpha Fraternity and Delta Gamma So- rority. Missy McChee, 21, a Business major from Ravenswood, W.V. and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill C. McGhee, was sponsored by Alpha Xi Delta Sorority and Phi Kappa Psi Fra- ternity, judie Charlton, 21, is a Pharma- cy major from Fairmont, W.V. and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. FHoward S. Charlton. Charlton was sponsored by Pi Beta Phi Sorority. Gretchen Smith, 21, is a Dental Hygiene major from Edensburg, Pa. and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Smith was sponsored by Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. The outstanding alumnus award was also presented during half-time. Paul (Buck) Martin was the receipient. Mar- tin, a 1936 journalism graduate, has served as editor of The Martinsburg journal since 1961 and is now in his 50th year of newspaper work. During his years at WVU, he was a member of the Cross Country team, managing edi- tor of The Daily Anthenaeum and presi- dent of the Press Club. Since becoming an alumnus, Martin has served on the WVU Board of Governors, Advisory Board and Eastern Panhandle Alumni Chapter. The 1980 Homecoming Court from left to right top: Gretchen Smith and judle Charlton; bottom line from left to right: Missy McGhee and Kitten Stone. A '

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CHALLOIDEEH I Witches, goblins and draculas search tor their long, lost souls. Wolves howl, dogs search for bones jack O ' Lanterns cracking smiles. Trick or treat bags heaped in piles Halloween was met with squeals of enthusiasm this year from WVU stu- dents. Whether you celebrated Hal- loween in dorm, apartment, nightclub or at a night class — Halloween is always the time to dress out. Cross- ing over the bridge were many pale draculas carrying their calculators and assorted green things. In one apart- ment, batman and batwoman greeted you at the door, while at a dorm party you would have been bombarded by M M ' s. Other characters included Dis- co Dorothy, a baby, a tramp, a litter of Playboy bunnies and assorted jelly beans. Spiked punch, glowing jack O ' Lan- terns, brown and orange streamers criss-crossing walls, eerie sounds and a half moon create a somewhat weird atmosphere for a 1979 Halloween. Halloween ' s wee greeting sign. little creatures hold up The lady tramp and Disco Dorothy smirk at another costume 24 Halloween