Homecoming... Weekend proves to be full of activities ireworks lit r up the sky while ashes from a blazing fire floated upwards. Crowds of people stood clapping and cheering near Alumni Field. The weekend of Homecoming 1986 had officially begun with the Bison Bonfire. The next two days were ·filled with activities which kept students and alumni buzzing around. Royal festivities began in chapel Friday. The student body was presented their Homecoming Queen, Miss Kim Griffin, a junior from Searcy. Miss Zeni Temtemie, a sophomore from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Miss Amy Griggs, a sophomore from Terre Haute, Indiana, were the two other candidates. A special Black and Gold banquet was held for alumni, to present the Distinguished Alumnus award. As the rain poured down heavily on the roof of the Benson, Annie hoped the "sun would come out tomorrow;' as the Bisons faced the SAU Muleriders Saturday afternoon. The Bisons trudged down the muddy field fighting until the very end. The Muleriders came back in the last seven seconds to win the game 14-10. Saturday began early and ended late. The morning hours were filled with social club reunions. Floods of alumni invaded the American Studies building looking for their respective clubs. They were treated to anything from donuts and orange juice to brunch. They were able to review old scrapbooks and meet the "new" members. Although the clubs had changed throughout the years, a commonality was shared when the club songs were sung. Class reunions were held in various locations around town . The class of 1936 celebrated their SOth anniversary with sixteen in attendance. The various special interest groups also held reunions. Those were some of the highlights of Homecoming 1986. But, the weekend was not made for those activities exclusively; it was made so that all those who have made Harding their home in previous years could come back and renew old friendships and relive past experiences. Although distance and time have kept many friends apart, coming "home" was something enjoyed by all. <(? - Denise Johnston The final seconds. During the last seven seconds of the Homecoming game, sophomore Terry Albright, from Webster, Texas, watches the game slip through the fingers of the Bisons. The SAU Muleriders pulled ahead in the game by completing a pass in the final seconds of the match. The final score was 14-10. - photo by Danny Meeks. Burning up a storm. On the Thursday prior to Homecoming Weekend, the Bison Bonfire burns near Alumni Field. Fireworks were set off to inspire the Bisons to win. - photo by Jerry Traughber. Homecoming 19
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