Alcalá 1982

HOMECOMING

As the culmination of a long, exhausting, enjoyable Spirit Week, the 7th ofNovember dawned a lovely Indian summerday. It was perfect forthe celebration of a Homecoming with our "Friends", the 1981 theme.From start to finish, theday proved a success. The footballers trounceda weak Chapman football club, 42-27, with Coach Williams insuring that all Torero players saw some action. At halftime, with the team enjoying a comfortable leadand the crowd festive, the A.S. rolledout a gala display. Bedecked in fine tuxedoes, the officers broke with tradition and elected to accompa­ ny the court's candidates themselves. The paradealso enjoyed a new twist. Along with the usual finely tuned cars and women, the Alumni Association inspired the return of the Homecoming floats - a fun and original show this year.The attendants,elected by their peers,graced theparade, andproved aworthy court.They were: Junior Gloria Blanco, Sophomore Monica McHugh, and Freshman SherryBrown. The Seniorcandidates for queen were: Mary Durnin, SallyNorth, andMargarita Palau. The ball,once again hosted by Harbor Island's Sheraton,was plush, romantic, expensive, and too short: all that a Homecoming Ball should be. Between dinner anddance, the announcement of the 1981Homecoming Queen was made, with Margarita Palau taking home the honor. The dancing itself was anything but anticlimatic with the music provided by the talented Touche. For all those who were impervious to the glitter, glamour, and roman­ tic ambiance of that special evening . . . there wasalways cham­ pagne . . .