West Virginia University - Monticola Yearbook (Morgantown, WV)

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Like, it ' s organic for Halloweener Debbie Brzuzy, who shows more interest in potted things in late October. The Grim Reaper, David Holznnan, oversees the fateful at a Halloween party. in heaven there nnay be beer for ' angel ' Sonya Fuller. The Great Pumpl(in conquered all following the Mountaineers ' win over the East Carolina Pirates, 30-3. Holidays 29

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Festive Highs Abound Holidays are always greeted enthusiastically by university students. The major holidays celebrated on campus are Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Valentine ' s Day. At Halloween time, costume parties were held throughout the town. Streets, apartments, and bars were haunted by anything from the traditional to the totally bizarre. Traditional costumes included ghosts, goblins, witches, and monsters. More bizarre costumes were a giant box of Cost Cutter macaroni and cheese, a large bottle of Extra-Strength Tylenol, and an oversized bumble bee. Many of the specters also appeared in full costume to cheer on the Mountaineers at the East Carolina football game. ' Though most students went home for the actual Thanksgiving Day feast, several apartment dwellers had preliminary dinners before the week- long break. These were customary turkey dinners with all the trimmings that would make any mother proud. In some cases each guest would bring a separate dish to celebrate a potluck Thanksgiving with friends and neighbors. These dinners also served as a substitute for some students who would not have a traditional meal at home. Most students also left Morgantown during the Christmas holidays, although many students got into the spirit throughout December. Cigarette lady and punker, Crystal Hawkins and Bob Murphy, celebrate Halloween at Summit Hall. Invaders from Saturday Night Live, coneheads party with Summit Hall residents. M M ' s may melt in your mouth, but Debbie Edwards, Debbie McAvoy and Helen Golibart just dress the part. ■—n 1 ■■P 1 ■tatti m ' JH H ' JkM KWT fc( 4. 28 Holidays

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Festive Highs Abound con-t. Groups got together to sing Christmas carols, and a campus Christmas tree lit the area in front of theOglebay Hall court. Many friends and neighbors exchanged gifts or cards. In some cases, entire dorm floors exchanged names. Red and green paper dominated dorm hallways and rooms, while multi-colored lights and artificial snow designs decorated the windows. Student apartments shone with Christmas lights; many had their own holiday trees. The Christmas season at WVU was a bright spot for students and gave relief to overshadowing finals. Valentine ' s Day did not go unnoticed at WVU either. Cards covered with hearts and inscribed with messages of love or Seasons greetings and warm tidings, given by Student Administration Presi- dent Kim Ferris, become part of the ceremonial tree lighting. friendship were exchanged. Gifts were given between lovers. Candy and flowers were the traditional and most popular choices. Students also placed Valentine ' s Day ads with special messages to loved ones in the Daily Athenaeum. Whether it ' s Halloween, Thanks- giving, Christmas, Valentine ' s Day, or other holidays, WVU students participated and enjoyed the traditiona celebrations wholeheartedly. These holidays helped to bring the University community together in fun and friendship throughout the year. — Jerry Brookover Christmas favorite, Pitt- sburgh ballet ' s The Nut- cracker, takes place at the CAC. 30 Holidays