West Virginia University - Monticola Yearbook (Morgantown, WV)

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Tradition annually proves our As we flaunt craft and talent (con ' t) designed to revolve around Mountaineer Week, explained Beth Secrist, in charge of the lec- tures, to give students a chance to learn about West Virginia history and the heritage of our state. The arts and crafts show, which symbolized for many the true spirit and heritage of the mountain state, began Wednesday. Artists gathered their pottery, paintings, wood- craft, glassware. leather goods, photographs and jewelry together for others to in- spect and learn of their handiwork. Student Foun- dation, which organized Moun- taineer Week, sponsored a Mountaineer School Days pro- gram which gave more than 400 area grade school students a chance to view first hand the traditional festivities of the state. Music of the mandolin and dulcimer by Russel Fluharty and his wife from Mannington, W. Va., entertained students while Moe McCue, a storyteller from Beckley, W. Va., regaled a spell- bound audience with tales of the mountains. The State Music Festival was held in the Moun- tainlair ' s Sunken Gardens, Thurs- day and Friday. The day of the 27-9 triumph against Temple was also the week ' s awards day. At halftime, Mrs. Hazel Ruby McQuain, the most loyal West Virginian, and Jack Fleming, the most loyal Moun- taineer, were honored. Mr. and Ms. Mountaineer, John Canfield and Sheryl Hyden were announced. Saturday night the annual fid- dlers contest at the Coliseum finished out the week of activities. As booths were removed and quilts folded up, memories of pride, traditions and unity among the mountain peo- ple remained. — Debbie Butcher A magic balloon, shown off by Dr El- doonie, mesmerizes both the young and old in front of the Lair. Greeks, grease and a pole are the necessary ingredients for the an- nual greased pole clim- bing contest. Fresh fruit and vegetable stands line High Street during Mountaineer Week. fi 26 Mountaineer Week

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Intrigued bv the week ' s itinerary, Jill Wilmoth finds it hard to choose between activities. Tradition annually proves our iliJE m ED10 ' f]i As we flaunt craft and talent ■ HAT BEGAN as a day long event, has evolv- ed into a week of West Virginians showing off their pride and heritage. Mountaineer Week focused at- tention on moun- tain lore and tradition October 30-November 5. Kicking off the week of activities was a five-mile fun run sponsored by Miller Light and a Mr. and Ms. Mountaineer reception, in which finalists for the traditional pageant were announced. High Street Monday night filled with mer- rymakers as the downtown street fair began. Area craftsmen and culinary figures lined the street with arts and crafts. Whiffs of funnel cake and home-baked goods added a tantalizing aroma to the air. In keeping with tradition, the greased pole climb took place at the bottom of High Street. Several weeklong events opened Monday including a quilt show of more than 200 quilts, which attracted serious needle ex- perts, hobbyists and just interested students to E. Moore Hall where the quilts were housed. The exhibition was dedicated to Rebecca Core Conaway, an avid quilting en- thusiast long in- volved with Mountaineer Week ' s quilt show. Conaway had died in January 1983. The A-frame cabin filled with souvenirs in front of the Lair had long been a sign of Mountaineer Week. An old- fashioned snack bar opened and Dr. Eldoonie per- formed his magic medicine for the young at heart. Luncheon lec- tures were held in the Lair ' s Col- legiate Room. The luncheon 1 lectures were ' K, |HM|||i. b i w g i 1 w s L M[ uilting provides me for swapping pat- ' rns and techniques 3r Barbara Pavlovic nd Claudia Moe at the low in E. Moore Hall. 1 L 9 1 1

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Three legs between two people sums up to be trouble for hobbl- ing couples in Moun- taineer Week ' s three- legged race. At the WVU-Temple halftime ceremonies, Sheryl Hyden and John Canfield receive the titles of Ms. and Mr. Mountaineer. Mountaineer Week 27