West Virginia University - Monticola Yearbook (Morgantown, WV)

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MOUNTiilNEEK WEEM fifl ountaineer Week was started to ' » promote school spirit as well as bring students and community mem- bers together in a celebration of the heritage of West Virginia. Each year has grown more successful by accomplishing these goals. No where else can people be exposed to the many different facets of Appala- chian life. City dwellers can hear true mountain music featuring dulcimers, fiddles and kazoos; while tasting coun- try foods, such as fried chicken, ham and cornbread. Chris Johnson dressed as a Mountaineer maiden. She was runner up tor Ms. Mountaineer. A diligent and silent Steve Balcourt works A determined Cindy Hustead, age six, joins the patiently on his leather craft wares. He is from free-for-all weaving at the Arts and Crafts Show. Shock, W.Va. 28 Mountaineer Week

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Oct. 28 -Nov. 3 1 t was the 32nd rendition of Mountaineer Week (Oct. 28-Nov. 3). Good organization and involvement by students helped make more than 100 events a celebration worth remem- bering. Events ranged from the arts and craft fair to the fiddlin ' contest. Craftsmen displayed the techniques of black- smithing and log splitting and showed modern citizens how the Appalachian settlers of the late 1700 ' s lived. Traditional features of the program included popcorn and funnel cake wagons and cabin sales of souvenir T- shirts and mugs. Country style food was available each day in the cafeteria. The University dorms held special events during the week. Towers held a Square Dance on Sunday evening and a Pie Throw at the R.A. ' s on Thursday, while the downtown dorms opened the week ' s festivities with a Water- mellon Feast and a Pie Throw. Live music and coffee houses were held in the dorms throughout the week. The traditional Mountaineer Week Dinner was Thursday evening. Other special events included the Wildlife Display and Mountaineer school Day, involving nearly 700 fifth and sixth graders from 32 Monongalia County Public Schools. The Popcorn Wagon, a fdmlllar sight during Mountaineer Week, offers students a between class snack. Mountaineer Week 27

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— J J — — .- — Mk ' . ' .i L ■ P Morgantown officials didn ' t notice that Dr, Eldoonie ' s van was illegally parked. The students did notice his wonderful magic tricks. Pleasant weather conditions made the wood splitting competition an enjoyable activity for this modern Mountaineer Musical entertainment has become a favorite of students in recent years. Bluegrass and folk groups performed throughout the week at the Lair and private, as well as University dorms. A student music festival was held in the Lair Little Theater on Thursday. The Highlight of the week was the Fiddlin ' Contest on Saturday evening at the Coliseum. The theme of the con- test was Fiddlin ' Fine in 79. This was the fifth year for the contest, with 22 contestants. Prizes included: $300 and a gold cup for first; $200 and a silver cup for second; $100 and $50, along with a plaque for third and fourth places. The winner of the contest for the second straight year was Woody Simmins. Another popular feature of Mountaineer Week was the Quilt Show, held at Elizabeth Moore Hall. The show gave spectators the chance to view more than 100 beautiful, hand- made quilts. Daily demonstrations were made by the Campus Quilting Group and everyone was invited to try the craft. About 20 percent of the quilts on display were available for purchase along with dolls, pillows and placemats. Pickin ' time sounds just fine. Mountaineer Week 29