Homecoming 2000 challenges students, alumni to Reiten tlte S tltr.s Football, musical, family alumni, live bison, food, social clubs, friends and fun. Can you guess what Harding event is being described? Ofcourse, it is Homecoming. This year's HomeCOming was a great time for alumni, faculty and students at Harding. The weekend was full of activities for everyone to enjoy. The weekend began with fIre and excitement when a live bison jumped through a blazing ring of fIre at the pep rally Friday night. There was also hot chocolate and cider available for everyone. "Watchingthe bisonjumpthrough the ring of fIre defInitely reminded me ofhow uniqueHarding University is," junior Adam Halford said. The social club fair was held Saturday morning and was an opportunity for alumni to visit with old and new club members. "It was a good idea to have the social club fair in the Ganus [Athletic Center] because alumni not only had the opportunity to see people from their club, but also from other clubs," senior Amanda Shores said. Bison quarterback Freddie Langston prepares to pass on the way to the Bison's exciting 37-36 victory over the University of North Alabama Saturday afternoon. Photo by Daniel Dubois. Each academic department hosted a reunion for alumni to be able to visit with old friends and learn about changes and developments in the various departments. After the social club fair, food was available for families and students to enjoy before the Harding Bison football team defeated the University of North Alabama by one point. During halftime of the game, senior Ciara Gary was crowned Homecoming queen. "It was an exciting game and it was so awesome when we actually won our Homecoming game by one point," senior Tiffany Johnston said. It might have been difficult to experience this year's Homecoming at Harding without knowledge of the musical production Man ofLa Mancha. "Once again, Harding University's theater department presented a spectacular musical." senior Jaren Pagesaid. "ManofLaManchaisone ofmy favorite musicals. Marcus Neely [graduate student] did a great job playing the part of Don Quixote." - Meredith Garrity Homecoming Queen Clara Gary stands with her father Gerry after her coronation, a major point of interest for students and alumni. Photo by Daniel Dubois. T.G. Thorstenson rides bison Harvey Wallbanger, Jr. at Friday's pep rally. This was the second year for both Harvey and the pep rally. Photo by Daniel Dubois. Student Life
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