West Virginia University - Monticola Yearbook (Morgantown, WV)

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Bv Laura Fnes , By Heidi Forrest To open the annual homecoming game, The pride of West Virginia enthusiastically run onto the Held. Enjoying a tailgate party before the game Kathy Paxton, Amy Vaughn, Cindy Troutman and Amy Greybill talk with a friend from home. i ' -» iSx r.s ' » w ' . ( - Campus Life HOMECOMING 13

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During the homecoming game, Susan Lilly is surprised by the photographer at half time. By Heidi Forrest An appearance by the Charlie Daniels Band at the Coliseum dur- ing homecoming was part of the festivities for the week. Bv lanice Boweman omecoming ' 85 eritage and Horizons Heritage and Horizons — a familiar phrase that was spoken often during the week of September 30, which was set aside for Homecoming ' 85. With a theme such as this, the various sororities and fraternities along with Sum- mit Hall, the Outings Club, the Monticola, dental hygiene organization, and SADHA had the ability to create a memorable homecoming. The creative floats used for the parade and the en- thusiasm put into the events proved that the students real- ly were proud of their heritage and accomplishments. The festivities that were scheduled for the week in- cluded a scavenger hunt, which took place Monday, a banner contest at Lakeview Sheraton on Tuesday, a spirit rally in the Mountainlair ballrooms on Wednesday. Thursday was the day for the annual homecoming parade down High Street and Friday consisted of a pep rally at the Natatorium parking lot. Although all the organiza- tions involved put forth the effort to make such a suc- cessful homecoming the overall winners of the events were Sig Eps and Alphi Zi, with Delta Delta Delta and TKE in second place. Finally, on Saturday, Oct. 5, the football game against Virginia Tech took place with a victorious outcome for the Mountaineers. One of the oldest and favorite traditions, next to the game is the crowning of Miss Mountaineer. This year the name announced over the loud speaker was Kim Ferry ' s who was sponsored by Pier- pont and American Society of Personnel Administrators. By Cindy Troutman 12 Campus Life HOMECOMING

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wo Hundred Gives own Reason to Celebrate 1 Happy Birthday To You Happy Birthday To You Happy Birthday Dear Morgantovvn Happy Birthday To You . . . Oct. 17 marked the 200th anniversary of the Virginia State Legislature ' s creation of Morgan ' s town, better known today as Morgantown. 1985 was the bicentennial of Morgantown and it culminated on Oct. 18 with the Celebration Fair held on High Street. Events kicked off at 10 a.m. when High Street was closed to traffic and end- ed at 8 p.m. with a grand finale of fireworks, which were shot over the Monogahela River. Morgantown ' s Day to Remember was packed with games, demonstrations, clowns, square dancing, pup- pet shows, a parade, a concert by the U.S. Air Force Concert Band and much more fun stuff. Eighty-six sidewalk booths set up on High Street to pro- duce a street fair type at- mosphere. Brad Adkins, chairman of the Celebration Fair Committee said, We planned the Celebration Fair to be geared toward the family. Jennifer Wilson, general studies sophomore, is one student who attended the day long a ctivities said, It was fun — I got a T-shirt and balloons and just spent the day watching the people. I Morgantown was founded by Colonel Zacquill Morgan shortly after the Revolu- tionary War. It has housed WVU for more than 100 . years. By Mary Jane Hawthorne Campus Life BIRTHDAY