DMECDMIND_ The Magic of Memories Activities of Homecoming weekend , November 3 and 4 , centered around the theme ''The Magic of Memories ." Beginning on Wednesday, November 1, the Lerner and Loewe musical "Brigadoon" was presented in the main auditorium by the departments of music and speech. The returning alumni enjoyed the annual Black and Gold Banquet on Friday in the Heritage cafeteria . As a highlight of the evening, the Distinguished Alumnus Award for 1978 was presented to Mrs . Louise Ganus. Jim Bill Mclnteer of Nashville, a member of Harding 's Board of Trustees, served as master of ceremonies at the occasion, and William Teauge, vice-president of KerrMcGee Oil Company , was the featured speaker. Festivities for the alumni continued on Saturday, beginning with Alumni Chapel in the morning. Luncheons, dinners, and reunions for clubs, classes and other groups continued throughout the day . Special honor classes were the classes of 1928 and 1953 . On Saturday morning the Student Association sponsored the annual Homecoming parade . Chi Sigma Alpha came away with the prize for the float best portraying the Homecoming theme . At 2:00, the Bison football team faced the Southern Arkansas University Muleriders at Alumni Field . During halftime , Homecoming Queen Brenda Hounsel wa~ presented with her court , and the Bison Band entertained with a unique show. When the game was over, the Bisons had outscored the Muleriders, 31-14. To round out the Homecoming activities , the yearly variety show , Blackout, was presented in the Rhodes Memorial Field House . Students displayed their talent at two shows , 6:30 and 9:30, on Saturday night. Homecoming 1978 proved to be a weekend of "magical memories" for both students and alumni. Homecoming.. 145
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