4 Cellegian . Magazine Friday, Oct. 9, 1981 Homecoming highlights ; traditions Variety of activities planned By DIANE L. ROWELL Collegian Staff Writer Freshman beanies, football, sticky buns, curfews, Whipples Dam and the legend of Mt. Nittany a small sampling of the -- many Penn State traditions we have either heard about or lived through. For those of us who might not know that the University's original colors were pink and black or that Old Main originally housed all the students and classrooms, Homecoming 'Bl will prove to be an enjoyable and educational experience as the University devotes the entire weekend to remembering Penn State traditions. The theme for this year's homecoming was chosen last spring by the home . coming committee chairpersons, who wanted to bring back the memories of the various traditions for the benefit of alumni andstudents. "We chose this theme because it shows Penn State is something that has been and will continue to be," Homecoming Chairwoman Kathy Lewis said. Beginning last Saturday, old and'new pictures and assorted memorabilia were on display at the HUB to compareand contrast .the various aspects of the University from over the years. "We're trying to bring back the memory of those traditions and make students remember that we are a University based on tradition socially," Public Relations Chairwoman Sue Sullivan said. Windows in the front and back of the HUB, South Halls residence halls and other areas on campus will be designed and painted by campus organizations and interested groups. Fraternities will also have lawn displays. As returning alumni tour the campus and remember days gone by, a variety of activities have been scheduled to appeal not only to alumni but to students, visiting Penn Sate fans and residents of the State College area, Sullivan said. 5:45 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m. 8 p.m. 9 p.m. Midnight —7 a.m. Starting at 5:45 this aft&noon, the Homecoming parade will assemble at the Intramural Building, proceed past the Natatorium, go left down Pollock Road, turn right on to Shortlidge Road past the White Building, turn right on College Avenue, go down to Burrowes Road and up the street to Rec Hall. Grand Marshalls for the parade will be George Page, launch director of the space shuttle, and Mike Shine, an Olympic silver medalist in tarack and field. Both Page and Shine were, chosen to represent the tradition of academics and athletics at the University, Sullivan said. Donald Hegginstaller, a local • announcer, will be introducing and announcing the parade at the base of the mall. A hot air balloon is also scheduled to fly over the pai.ade route. Antique steam engines, floats, banners and the U.S. Navy Cracker Jack drill team from Memphis, -Tenn., are just a few of the parade highlights. At 7:30 p.m., the candlelight ceremony will be held on the steps of Old Main. University President John W. Oswald. will speak and the Penn State Glee Club will perform during the ceremony by the light of candles Sullivan described the ceremony as a "really pretty'and special event" that has been a.University tradition. Later in the evening, a bonfire, pep rally and fireworks display will be held at 9 p.m. at the south end of the fields around Beaver Stadium. Football coach Joe Paterno, the cheerleaders and the Nittany Lion will be on hand to promote spirit and get everyone psyched up for the football game against Boston College tomorrow. Anyone with plenty of spirit and a loud voice is encouraged to attend, Sullivan said. Starting at midnight tonight and ending at 7 tomorrow morning;the vigil at the Nittany Lion Shrine will take place to protect it from any devious notions Boston today Homecoming parade —College Avenue Men's soccer, Penn State vs. Maryland Jeffrey Field Candlelight ceremony —steps of Old Main Distinguished Alumni reception Mt. Nittany Room, Nittany Lion Inn • Artists Series: Phyllis Newman in "The Madwoman of Central Park West" —Schwab Auditorium Bonfire, pep rally and fireworks —Beaver Stadium fields Vigil at the lion Nittany Lion Shrine schedule of events Journalism and noon Collegian alumni - reception —Alumni Lounge, 104 Old Main Balloon launch -- Beaver Stadium Homecoming game, Penn State vs. Boston College I Beaver Stadium sth annual Alumni Association • Oktoberfest Colonial Room, Nittany Lion Inn Penn State Glee • Club/Women's Choir concert —Schwab Auditorium Hypnotist James J. Mapes —Eisenhower Auditorium. Presented by the 10 a.m. 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 4 - 8 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. College fans might have about painting it. Ever since he was a small cub, the Nittony Lion has been faced with threats from fans of opposing schools. tomorrow "We've been receiving anonymous . threats against our lion," Lewis said. "We've all got to be there in full force to protect him." Interfraternity and Panhellenic councils .and the Student Foundation for the Performing Arts sunday Men's lacrosse alumni game • Homecoming Mass —Eisenhower Auditorium Dedication of indoor sports complex Open house at indoor ,sports complex Awards ceremony -- HUB Ballroom • 11 a.m. 11 a.m. 2 p.m. 4 - 6 p.m% 7:30 p.m. Famous alumni: Some graduates honored with Distinguished Alumnus Award By JULIE KIBELBEK Collegian Staff Writer NMI Whakdo a decorated NASA astronaut, an Academy Award winning screenwriter, a Nobel prize recipient and the retired chairman of Rockwell International have in common? Besides representing the cream of the crop in their respective professions, they are all University graduates. _ Each has also been honored with a Distinguished Alumnus Award a medallion presented annually to five University alumni "whose personal life, profession 4 achievements and community service exemplify the objectives of the Penn State College." Astron - aut Paul J. Weitz, who received the award in 1974, spent 28 days in space aboaicr the 9rbiting space laboratory Skylab Inn 1973. A recipient of the NASA Distinguished Service Medal, he graduated fiorn the University in 1954 with a bachelor's , degree in aerospace - engineering. Julius J. Epstein graduated from the University in 1931 and went on to become a successful screenwriter. . Working with his brother Philip, who is also a University alumnus, he wrote "The Tender Trap," "Fanny" - and "Casablanca," for which he -won the Academy Award for Best . Screenplay in 1942. - • Two other Distinguished Alumni are leaders in the field of wildlife conservation. Twin brothers Frank C. and John C. Craighead majored in science at Penn State, graduated in 1939, and went on to earn doctorates at the University of Michigan --Frank in bio-ecology and John Sheraton Penn State SHERATON HOTELS & INNS, WORLDWIDE 240 SOUTH PUGH STREET, STATE COLLEGE PENNSYLVANIA 814 238 8454 •