West Virginia University - Monticola Yearbook (Morgantown, WV)

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Moonlighting as a disc jockey for WVAQ, senior Gary Mertins joins the cheerleaders while he emcees the pep rally. Tri-Delts make their way across the plaza heading towards Homecoming activities at the Lair. Bustin ' out with Mountaineer spirit, Doug McKinney and Phil Sonson ex- pose the more sensual side of the guys from Summit Hall. Homecoming 21

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' Always Free ' for a Celebration Homecoming ' 82. It set the stage for a perfect union between the alumni and the student body, said Stephanie Bahneman, programming coordinator for Student Administration. Developing the theme Mountaineers are always free, the weeklong October event combined old traditions with new ideas. Selection of the Homecoming Queen candidates was the task of the newly formed Special Events Committee. Five judges, including Head Basketball Coach Gale Catlett, conducted interviews from which five candidates were chosen. Girls named to the court were Elisabeth Govi, from Delta Gamma; Cindy Jacobs, Kappa Kappa Gamma; Cathy Persell, Chi Omega; Tammy Simpson, Alpha Phi; and Lynda Wilson, Black Unity Organization. A pep rally, held October 7 featured numerous competitions. Among them was the E. Gordon Gee look-alike contest; Rebeckah Gee, daughter of University President Gee, served as a judge for the event. Awards for the Best Cheer and Song by competing fraternities and sororities were also given. Highlighting the thuse was the Homecoming Queen candidates participating in an Annie Get Your Gun skit. On October 8 the largest WVU Homecoming parade ever, featuring more than 60 units, marched down High Street. Grand Marshal was George Eck Allen, and Honorary Parade Marshal was Commdr. Jon McBrideof NASA. For the first time, freshman and private residence halls entered floats in the float competition. Winners were: First Place — Sigma Phi Epsilon and Kappa Kappa Gamma, Second Place — Summit Hall, Third Place — Phi Sigma Kappa and Alpha Phi. The overall spirit award was presented to Sigma Phi Epsilon. Shades of Mountaineer and Greek spirit blend into the j, backdrop of Homecoming banners at the pep rally. Mr. President? Well, not exactly, as E. Gordon Gee look-alike, Gary Moyer, gets a lift from fellow Kappa Alphas. 20 Homecoming

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Always . . . cont. Homecoming Week climaxed during halftime of the WVU-Boston College game. Commdr. McBride crowned Queen Govi and presented her roses. The week ' s activities ended with the Mountaineers defeating Boston College 20-13. Unity between the alumni and students was evident in Homecoming ' s success and the goodwill between the Special Events Committee and the Alumni Association. The cooperation that Special Events received from Dick Polen and Steve Douglas, executive and associate directors, respectively, of the Alumni Association proved to be instrumental in the success of Homecoming and a source of inspiration, said Teresa McMahon, Special Events chairwoman. — Tammy DeFazio Royalty reigns over halftime festivities as the newly crowned queen and her escort, Beth Govi and William Lively, acknowledge their joy and gratitude to the students. Overlooking pep rally activities, President E. Gordon Gee gets into the Homecoming spirit by donn- ing a WVU cap. VJ - 22 Homecoming