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Show i The Daily Utah Chronicle - Monday, October 21, 1991 Page Eight history Homecoming Events October 21 From 7:45 a.m. to noon, ASUU and the Student Alumni Association are sponsoring Ute Greetings at Marriott Plaza. The Homecoming Queen contest takes place at 7 p.m. in the Union Ballroom. October 22 The Emeritus Reunion will be at the Marriott Center for Dance from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. The Songfest competition among student groups is in the Union Ballroom at 7:30 p.m. speakers will be at the Marriott Center for Dance at 7:30 p.m. Panelists will speak on many technological developments relating to education and sports. October 23 Major Day, for freshman, U-Ta- lk sophomores and undecided students, will be in the Union Ballroom from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A hoagie lunch, sponsored by ASUU, will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Marriott from page seven Three years ago, the Homecoming dance died. Lack of support made the dances too expensive to put on and, in fact, the U. no longer supports any school dances. In the '40s and '50s, the Homecoming Queen was a "glamorous, exciting position for women to show their beauty and grace." On Oct. 5, 1948, an ad for Homecoming Queen contestants ran "Indian Maidens wishing to run for Homecoming Queen need to apply." Six days later, after narrowing candidates down, the Daily Utah Chronicle headlines ran, "Six University Beauties Vie for Homecoming Queen." All six of the girls were from U. sororities, and the decision was made based on contestants' poise, posture and personality. However, after judges talked to the girls, a photograph was sent to Ken Murray, "a noted Hollywood producer," because he was a "female connoisseur," for his final decision. The event was sponsored by the Tower Theatre and talent scouts from Hollywood were flown in by the U. to help judge and to add a little glamour and excitement to the event. Today, the Homecoming Queen is full-leng- th selected only for her academic achievements, rather than her poise and posture. Last year, a controversy was raised over whether or not to abolish the Homecoming Queen program, but the Alumni Association intervened, saying that the program was one of the few surviving traditions at the U. and that it was an important part of the U.'s history. the Oct. 29, 1948, was at Parade its Homecoming On height. "Led by the U. band whose fast stepping got it rather ahead of the rest of the parade, the Chronicle's Monday staff witnessed the largest and most colorful Homecoming Parade in the U.'s history." Contests and awards were given and the community supported the parade. Today, downtown merchants Little Ute " T Sffe jftk Two new programs include the Alumni Brunch before the game, it is in its seventh year and very successful. Also, the Crimson Collage, a collection of art from students, is in its third year. One tradition that will always remain the same at the U. is our independence from the ideas of the predominant religious values in Utah. A fight song entitled "Utah Man" and written in 1906 states that even as a very young institution we held our own. "We drink our stein of lager and we smoke our big cigar, our yell, you hear it ringing through the mountains near and far.. .We may not live forever on this jolly good old sphere, but while we do we'll live a life of merriment and cheer." CHRONIQi PHOTOMorriotl Archives Some Homecoming traditions have been maintained, like the Greek System's practice of decorating their houses during Homecoming Week. student was correctable type U. u-Ta- Pow-wo- lk from page seven technology has impacted the process of writing. His address "The Creative Process and Technology," will compare the methodology of writing he learned as a U. student in the late 60s with the Be in Pictures Contest will take place at 6 p.m. at the Alumni House. Par Excellence will be at the Alumni House at 6:30 modern changes computer technology has imposed on the p.m. process. Night with the Runnin' Utes, sponsored by the athletics department, will be at the Huntsman Center at 7 Carlson will stress that although computers can help students drafts, the produce better-writte- n of components creativity, structure and grammar must be learned and practiced. "The challenge of good October 24 The Homecoming King Contest will be in the Union Ballroom at noon. Crimson Collage will be at 8 p.m. in Kingsbury Hall. It is arts performing extravaganza, featuring t: haven't shown support for a parade, Huesser said. sponsored by ASUU and the Bennion Center, is at the Marriott Plaza from 1 1:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Judging for the "U" Oughta p.m. y will not allow a parade during business hours and most students Plaza. A r, Douglas Rollins Ron Carlson writing is engaged before technology even comes into play," he said. He said the highest level of technology available when he was a paper. "There is less labor involved in the writing process today," he said, adding, "but the fundamentals for writing are the same." Despite Carlson's concern that the components of writing be sometimes may he a is not underemphasized, cynic of technology and is pleased with the advances in the last 20 years. non-technic- al "Contemporary American writing overall is better now than it used to be," he said. U. quarterback Frank Dolce will give the final address' titled and Science, "Shakespeare, Athletics, a Balancing Act!" Dolce will discuss technological advances that help improve athletic performance, and will also talk about the challenge of trying to balance d athletics with a education. well-rounde- a students and faculty from the opera, concert chorale, theatre, percussion ensemble, modern dance and ballet. The cost is $8 and $5 with a $2 discount for students. October 25 Bands for U is from noon to 2 p.m. on the Union Patio. The U.'s 3rd Annual Shredfest Mountain Bike Race is at 4 p.m. on the U. Mountain. Registration is $15 for intermediate riders, $18 for advanced. House Decorations will be at 5 p.m. on Greek Row, the Residence Halls and LDSSA. Reunions for the classes of '51. '56. '61 and '66 are at 6:30 p.m. at various locations. All College of Social and Behavioral Science alumni are invited to a continental breakfast at 9:30 a.m. in the Sill Home Living Center. The College of Law Alumni Association is having an annual alumni reception and cocktail buffet from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Marriott Hotel for $25 per person. The School of Medicine Alumni Association invites alumni to a reception in the George and Delores Eccles Institute of Human Genetics at 5:30 p.m. October 26 The 7th Annual Alumni Pregarhe Brunch is from 10 to 11:45 a.m. in the Crimson Club Room.Tickets are $6.50. The Homecoming Football Game, Utah v. San Diego State, is at noon at Rice Stadium, Tickets are $6. alum reunions from page seven national magazines such as Harpers, and Reader's Digest. In the early '70s, Gayle was approached by KSL Television to write editorials. A few months later they wanted him to read his editorials on the air. Gayle has done editorials every day for 14 years. According to his last count, he has read 4,126 editorials each one is exactly 247 words. "My speaking voice is very slow, so if I rush I can read 247 words in 90 seconds." Gayle's extensive travels have led him to 30 foreign nations where he has interviewed such figures as King Hussein and Yassir Arafat. "I have interviewed everyone from kings to high school students. It has been a great opportunity to learn about the world as a journalist, not as a tourist," he said. Currently, Gayle is very much involved with the U. from page seven "I rode overseas seven decks below water line and I would look at the officers up on the top deck. I was 70 feet below the water line and I made up my mind I was going to come back and make something of myself and get out of the poverty level. I was determined I wasn't going to ride seven decks below waterline again," he said. Betty Ackerland, class of 1951 alumna, believes there is a difference between college students 40 years ago and college students now. "I'm a high school counselor and I see a lot of the kids who are going into college now and I think it's unbelievable the difference in cost then and now. "We did not have a lot of the peer pressure kids have now.. .We did not have the pressure academically that they do now. I think there's so much competition now. We're in an age of technology. We didn't have to compete in that age, now we're having to learn it," she said. valued the friends "I I made and the broadening of my knowledge," Beverly Whiting, class of 1956 alumna, said. "It seems like my kids' experiences at the U. have been a little difficult as far as getting the proper classes because of the large number of people." y. "wMfy i $ yy and feels strongly that the U. is a great asset to the state of Utah. "The U. had given so much to me, I thought it was time to give something in return. "The best things about Utah originate on this campus. The symphony, the ballet, health care and higher education. The U. sets the standards. This state would be a much lesser place if it wasn't for the U.'s strong commitment to keeping that tradition alive," he said "I think Homecoming will be the best one in memory. We have events and activities that will appeal to everyone. Homecoming celebrates the U. and its contribution to the community. And, of course, we are going to win the football game," he added (HWHICUWOtOManiollArthiYtt time during the reuniins of the lasses of 1951, 195" 1961 and l iBS. '" decoration one more |
