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Carolina homecomini
By Patrick Jean
A shortened, new-fangled Homecoming will take place this
year. Many traditional events will be replayed, and festivities
will occur for only three days, not counting the football game.
4We're expecting high student support this year after
USC's win over Georgia," said Janet Abbazia, publicity
chairperson of the Homecoming Committee.
The festivities open this morning at 10 a,m. with the
Carolina Carnival on Greene Street.
"THERE WILL be about twenty booths sponsored by
various student organization*-They'll offer a variety of games
and information," Abbazia said.
There will also be a jazz band and a live disc jockey, she
said. In addition, jugglers, magicians, and break-dancers will
compete for $25 cash prizes as best act, she said.
SAGA will begin an outdoor cookout on the Russell House
patio during the carnival. The cookout officially runs from
3.-30-7 p.m.
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meal cards or cash to purchase food," Abbazia said;
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A MAJOR highlight of Homecoming *84 occurs at 8:30
tonight. On field A, the 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz," will
be presented.
"Admission is only one dollar. Those who costume
themselves asoneof the characters in rOz* will gel in free,- * Abbazia
said.
Buttons and visors will be sold at the film. Wjth each button
purchased, a free box of popcorn can be obtained with each
drink bonehf at the movie
"A few cartoons will be shown before the film. Then a
costume contest will take place, with a cash prize for the winner,"
she said.
"BELIEVE IT or not, the movie and Homecoming's
theme, 'There's no place like home, Carolina,' are based on
the fact that our Homecoming game is against Kansas State,
and she believes, there's no place like home," Abbazia said.
Another highlight of Homecoming festivities is the 14th annual
Cockfest, to be held at Williams-Brice stadium on Thursday
night at 8 p.m.
The Cockfest will be sponsored by Pi Kappa Phi, WNOK
Cockfest offers night of
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Approximately 20,000 people are c.\- were selected, and
pected to attend the 14th annual represented at the (
Cockiest, to be held 8 p.m. Thursday kirwin said that
night at Williams-Brice Stadium. sponsor ol the C'oc
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gest pep rallies in the South and tn. ask only fraterniti<
largest in South Carolina. When we present skits,
measured attendance three years g \ it "We sent out in
was the third largest pep rally in the every student orgar
Southeast," said Dennis Kirwin, direc- every organization
tor of advertising and public lelation.s selection, and \
for the Cockfest. organization that \\
"Attendance will be measured again willing to participa
with turnstiles this \ear. Following
- win o\er Georgia, we re expec- * r r<v\ organ
:ing at least 20.(XK) people to attend," receive invitations
he said. to participate. We
they didn't bother
IIIH MA ST MR of ceremonies for selection," he said
the Cockfest is Bob Fulton, me an- "The best fours
nounccr for the Gamecock Sports our judging com
Network. acted out their skit
"He has been 'The Voice of the tee picked the best
Gamecocks' for over 40 ye. r- at our "Fach skit wi
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wouldn't be the same without him," presented on a hug
Kirwin said. East sidelines. Eve
The USC marching band will open good view," he sa
the Cockfest with a special perfor- "Each skit's sci
mance on the field. Following that, The cast will ha>
USC's head football coach Joe Mor- parts. The skits wi
rison will present the senior football best three skits
players to the crowd. prizes," he said.
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with USC's upset victory is still very WNOK will have
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pep routine, four skits will then be "We chose 01
presented by student organizations year because we v\
after the pep rally. umbia at large
,4THK FOUR skits are presented by Cockiest," said K
the Delta Delta Delta sorority, the "The Cockfest
Alpha Delta Pi soroity, and Delta Up- and not just for U
silon fraternity as well as the Elm community will hi
Center, Student Baptist Union, and the stadium and g<
the Presbyterian Center," Kerwin and celebration tl
said. said.
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coor dinator of student organizations.
"Bob Fulton, 4The Voice of the Gamecocks' will be the
master of ceremonies. The USC marching band will kick off
the Cockfest with a show. Head coach Joe Morrison will appear
after that and introduce the senior football players,'* said
Null.
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"The cheerleaders will also lead a pep routine. After that,
four selected student organizations will present skits on the
Homecoming theme. WNOK will also present its own noncompetitive
skit.
JUDGING will take place, with the top three skits earning
rash nri^es. A rousing fireworks disnlav will end the
Cockfest," she said.
Two buses will transport students from Russell House to the
stadium and back after the Cockfcst. Buttons and visors will
also be sold at the Cockfest.
Friday's events open at noon with judging of the Homecoming
displays at the Quad and the Gibbes Greene area by faculty
and the staff of Sigma Phi Epsilon.
"The national trend is to get away from parades and floats
? they're old-fashioned. We have switched to displays, and
we hope they'll be popular," said Abbazia.
fun for USC students
ighest quality skits tjlc skils. The C'ockfest is expected to
that's what will be cnj around 10:30 p.m.
rockiest," he said.
Pi Kappa Phi, co- "BUTTONS AM) visors will be
ktest with V\ NOK- so|(j jOI 75 cents and $2 at tlie
Warehouse, did not Cockfcst. Wc hope everybody will pick
?s and sororities to Up a button or visor to get into the
Homecoming spirit," said Kirwin.
vitaitons to almost Kirwin said that he hopes students
lization. We invited will stay in the stands and not enter the
to present a skit for field.
,ve invited every "Everyone will have a good view
e thought would be from the Hast grandstand. Also, the
te. groundskeepers want to keep the grass
turf in good shape for Saturday al'ter
is.miiMi* >miu uiuu i noon's game against Kansas state, lie
called us up to ask said.
told them to, but "For students who \\ill have trouble
to show up lor skit getting to the stadium, we've rented
two buses. They will leave Irom
kits were selected by Russell House at 7:30 p.m. and take
imittee. I hey just students to the stadium and they'll
s, and our commit- return students to Russell House alter
lie said. the Cockiest," he said.
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pie and will be ,4|F MOST of the students take the
e stage set up on the buses, that w ill prevent a traffic jam. It
ryone should have a will be faster than walking and will be
id. the easiest, fastest route to the
ipi is pre-recorcieu. C ockiest."
/c to lip-sync their Kirwin said the aim of the Cockiest
II be judged, and the js simple, "to bring out students' spirit
will receive cash and school pride and to get students involved
with Homecoming, and to get
students and Columbia at large, fired
LL also present their Up for the Homecoming game."
skit. In addition, "Unfortunatel\. there is an extra
a live remote broad- night between the Cockfcst and the
ard line featuring the homprnminp Bamp W<? wnnlri hnnf fr?
crew, said Kirwin. have the Cockfest on Friday night, to
itside sponsors this keep spirit at its peak for Saturday
'ould like to see Col- afternoon's eame." lie said
involved in the "With spirit as high as it is, the
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really is foiColumbia And that is what it needs to do," KirSC.
People from the win said.
opefully come out to "Our goal is to throw the biggest
et involved in the fun pep rally in the Southeast every year,
hat is Cockiest," he With heavy school spirit, a wellorganized
Cockiest, and a winning
>rks presentation by football team, 1 think we're very close
ional will occur after io achieving our goal." kirwin said.
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ONE OF Friday's big eventsis the outdoor concert on Field
A at 4 p.m., featuring "The Producers" and the "Cruise-oMatics."
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"We select bands for the concert based on money ? how
much money we have to spend, what talent is available from
local agencies, and how much money the talent will cost/' said
IMull.
"This will be "The Producers ' first appearance ai
Homecoming festivities. We've been trying to get them for
years. We finally did, and we're elated," she said.
An experimental alcohol policy will be tried out at the concert.
If successful, it may be used at future events, said Null.
"COOLERS WILL not be allowed ? period. Students will
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type of ID that shows your birthdate. Guests will also need a
proof-of~age ID /' said Abba^ia.
MAnyone who is 19 or older gets a special plastic wristband.
You can then buy tickets for beer at either refreshment stand
on Field A," said Null. |
"Each ticket is good for a beer, but you can only get one
beer at a time. And you cannot give your beer to someone
without a wristband. Homecoming Committee members will
be wearing security shirts and walking all over the field, checkmo
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"SAGA put in a special request for catered alcohol at this
event. This is an experimental alcohol policy, and its success
and future will be determined by how well students comply,"
said Null.
The gates will open at 3 p.m. Admission is $2 for USC
students and $5 per guest. Only one guest is allowed per stu- %
dent. The refreshment stands will also offer sodas, hot dogs,
nachos, and other items.
Another new event occurs at 8 p.m. Friday ? the Video
Dance, co-sponsored by the Homecoming Committee and the
Visual Tape Committee of the Carolina Program Union.
"The Russell House Ballroom will be transformed into the ^
"Emerald City." with silver balls, balloons, erene decora- I
tions, maybe even a yellow brick, rood," said Joan Fail, who is
co-chairperson of the Video Dance Committee with Napoleon
Cunningham.
See "Homecoming/' page 24.
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snow or pop, class rock
By Doug Keith
The USC Homecoming Committee will present a mixed
show of new pop and classic rock as they sponsor "The
Producers" and the Cruise-o-Matics Friday, October 5, on
Athletic Field A.
Alter two albums, "The Producers" have gained
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band offers light-weight power-pop, as evidenced In their
hits "She Sheila" and "What's He Gol""
More recently, "The Producers" have been making a
name by fitting their own melodies to ads for Budweiser
beer.
In their last appearance in Columbia. "The Producers,"
5 along with lellow acts De/ Dickerson and the Snap, played
to a sparse audience at the C antes building. Prospects for a
large turnout at an outdoor event such as the Homecoming
Concert, however, should h<> nnh-ii
Although they hail from Charleston, "The C'ruise-oMatics"
are widely known in the Columbia area. The 60's
style group has played most every \enue in Columbia,
ranging from performances at the now-defunct
Greenstreets to an appearance at the 1984 Greek Week
band party.
"The Cruise-o-Matics" come across as both a high
energy party band as well as a polished act. The band
centers its show around classic hits by the Rolling Stones
and the Beatles along with cult songs such as "96 Tears"
II ickets are $2 per student with a valid USC identification
card, and each student is allowed one guest at a cost of $5.
Gates on Field A will open at 3:30. "The Cruise-o-Maties"
will begin plaxing at 4p.m.Aith "The Producers" taking
over at 5 p ni.
I Beer will be snlrl indH#? itio
__ ...v, ivucc iu uiosc oi legal age.
I For students who want to join in on the 1984 USC
homecoming festivities, the outdoor concert is the celebration
for you. After (his concert, the Russell House
Ballroom will be open for more dancing to a variety of rock
video sounds.
So if you want a night of pure fun and great music, travel
down the yellow brick road, or rather Wheat and Sumter
Streets, and join in the fun. A good time will be
Ittuaranteed