West Virginia University - Monticola Yearbook (Morgantown, WV)

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Photos by David L Zicherman With tailgating going on strong, a band makes Homecoming an extra special event for Mountaineer fans. What parade is complete without the Pride of West Virginia making an appearance? The band marched down the High Street route playing favorites for the young and old. Officials may say the Homecoming game is all sold out, but that does not stop some people. A hot-air balloon provides the best seat in the house for its pilot. Homecoming 19

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Mounties young and old An unforgettable lesson 13-0 (con ' t.) A. James Manchin and the 1924 graduate who was chosen as the Outstanding Alumni for 1983, Charles M. Love Jr. Boyd Slim Arnold, Class of 1941, the first Mountaineer to wear the now famous buckskin garb, was chosen as the parade ' s grand marshal and the queen crowner. With the arrival of Saturday, the big game day was here. It was WVU ' s first shutout since the 1982 season. At the start of pregame a mo- ment of silence was held before the game to observe the death of Dr. Marshall Little Sleepy Glenn, the 1930s coach of West Virginia football and baseball teams, who died earlier in the week. During the band ' s perfor- mance of the Star Spangled Ban- ner, a group of U.S. Air Force jets flew over the stadium. Award winners for participation in Friday ' s ac- tivities were an- nounced at this time. Summit Hall ' s float was named the float which kept most to the theme. The Sigma Nu and Gamma Phi Beta float was awarded the most original prize, and best float honors went to Kappa Alpha and Alpha Xi Delta. Phi Sigma Kappa and Chi Omega received an award for the most spirit during festivities. At the half with the Mounties leading 10-0, Parade Marshal Arnold crowned the 1983 queen Rebecca Huff and recognized the other court members; Janet Baker, Mindy King, Tina Mer- rick, and Lauretta Nassif. Under the bright hot sun, the then 4th rank- ed Mountaineers struggled to end this year ' s celebra- tion with a 13-0 triumph over Virginia Tech ' s Hokies before a crowd of 57,181 fans, CBS cameras and major bowl scouts. After witness- i n g these festivities, freshman jour- nalism major Kel- Homecoming fans cheer loyally from the packed stands. ly Baberich com- mented, The University really knows how to throw a celebra- tion; there is just no comparison between this and a high school homecoming. One just has to ex- perience it to understand its scope. Junior economics major David Burr said, The Special Events Committee really outdid themselves this year. These festivities showed not only the students ' in- volvement with the campus, but also the alumni organizations ' significant con- tribution to the U, keeping it running smoothly. — Debbie Butcher Blue and yellow balloons, a dollar each! barks David Jones as he sells to a group of Homecoming game spectators in the parking area of the stadium. 18 Homecoming Dancing to the sounds of the marching band Kevin Maloney and his partner kindle that Mountaineer spirit.

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Parties, Sunnyside, movies offer From Plato, calculus and biology Q NE COLD Fri- day evening, students shuffle toward Sun- nyside, heads bent to shield themselves from the wind. Inside the Fox- fire, a crowd gathers at the bar, empty Mason jars in glove-covered hands. The cons- tant opening of the door admits frigid drafts of air, but no one minds. Known for their partying, students frequented the 41 local bars. However, lec- tures, plays, movies and par- ties also distracted from the books. Sunnyside bars offered nightly specials to lure would-be students out for a couple of drinks. Mary Heldreth, a freshman jour- nalism major, said You don ' t have to dress up to go to Mutt ' s. It ' s not like a pick-up bar. Alternatives to Sunnyside were Izzy ' s, Dolly ' s and Fat Daddy ' s. All my friends are always there (at Fat Daddy ' s), said Kelly Kimble, a general studies freshman. Thurs- day you pay one price and get cheap beer the whole evening. Although these spots quickly became crowded, most students were not bothered. Gina Kelly, an accoun- ting sophomore, said, I really don ' t mind the crowds or the heat if I can dance. The Chestnut Pub exuded a Satisfying a custom- er ' s tastebuds, Jeff Yoskosky pours a draft at the College Inn. calmer social at- mosphere that at- tracted many. Diane Wood, a junior speech ma- jor, said, There are lots of things to do there — darts and back- gammon. It ' s a good place to go for a date. Private parties, fraternity and sorority listeners and formals, dorm and club-spon- sored activities like skiing inter- rupted the mono- tony of studying, for a while. Merry Beth Oliveto . — ' - mam Driven indoors on a dreary, rainy night, John Hess, Dan Mur- phy, Jim Condrey, Bill Davis and Mike Hess finds cards and music to entertain them- selves. It takes two of any kind to tango demonstrate Anne Moore and Greg Hart at the Pi Phi grub for- mal. Putting the week ' s assignments behind them, Terry Statler and Brian Miller engage in serious GIFing at the College Inn. 20 Night Life