Viking_Yearbook_57

Homecoming The R~yal <!ourt and escorts, from left ~o right:- Bob Waldo and Sand~a Wheeler; Galen Lewis and Queen Nancy Ryan; Pat Welc~_and Elma Vognild; Larry Minard and Janet Bauer; Jim Baird and Marilyn Campbell; Dave May and Phyllis Mead; Roger Williams and Leslie Urback. Portland State College Homecomings may be described as hectic or chaotic, but never as dull or uneventful. This year was certainly no exception. Even gigantic cloudbursts and an Arctic asmosphere which would have given an Eskimo frostbite failed to conquer the enthusiasm of the sturdy Vikings who participated in the weekend activities. . On October 25, the annual festivities officially opened when viva­ I cious Queen Nancy Ryan and her court were presented to an apprecia­ tive audience during the intermission of "The Bat," the drama depart­ ment's first production of the year. Mayor Terry Shrunk, then Multnomah County Sheriff, acted as Grand Marshal for the 33 -unit parade the following night. Hordes of PS Cstudents and faculty members took part in the colorful procession, which started in the downtown area and moved towards Duniway Park, where the traditional Bonfire was held. The city fathers, who were "disturbed" by the confusion caused by the parade, are considering measures which would outlaw future parades. On Saturday, the always-present Oregon "mist" descended on the small, loyal band witnessing the PSC-EOCE football contest. The Lin­ I coin High gridiron looked more like a swamp or duck pond than a football field. After putting up a determined struggle the local mud­ stained gladiators finally bowed to the Mounties, 14 - 6. In the evening, the annual activities ended with the formal dance which was held in the Grand Ballroom of the Masonic Temple. Music for the occasion was provided by Dick Greenfield and the Stardusters. After feeling the impact of the fatigue-filled weekend, many of the contented but weary students retired to local rest-homes for a week of peaceful recuperation. Later, many of the students, who had not yet experienced nightmares concerned with midnight oil and mid-term exams, returned to the cafe­ teria, where an informal dance was held. 1 193 ...