THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2006
HOMECOMING
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"Following the judges criteria with creativity, adherence to scene and participation make a winning float."
Amanda Sellers/KANSAN
Hannah Miller, sophomore parade coach
POMPING POWER
Megan Nelson, Garden City senior and Travis Connaway, Austin, Texas senior pump part of the Triangle and Delta Delta float for homecoming. There are many parts that are assembling to make the final float. The two have spent many hours the past week working on the float.
BY ALLIE WILMES
Rising bright and early Saturday morning, students, faculty and supporters line Jayhawk Boulevard awaiting the moment — the 2006 Homecoming Parade.
The annual parade will be held this Saturday at 9:00 a.m. From the Kansas Union to the Chi Omega fountain, floats, banners and bands will show their Jayhawk spirit sporting this year's theme, "Once a Jayhawk, Always a Jayhawk."
This year's parade will consist of 14 floats, 10 competitive banners, three non-competitive banners, two local high school bands and two decorated vehicles. While the greek community makes up the float competition, other organizations such as the Hispanic-American Leadership Organization and the Alumni Association are participating in the banner and decorated vehicle competitions.
"Following the judges criteria with creativity, adherence to scene and participation make a winning float," said Hannah Miller, Grove, Okla., sophomore
and parade coach.
Delta Delta Delta sorority and Triangle fraternity have joined forces for this year's float competition. This team began planning its float in early September and continues to work steadily.
After plans and designs were set the group began pumping, decorating the chicken wire float frames with multi-colored crepe paper squares that is used to decorate the floats. Once pumping is finished the building of the float base and structure will begin. With $648.52 already spent on pumping supplies
before Homecoming week even started, Triangle has budgeted $1,300 for their homecoming float.
Being really organized, working hard, having Triangle as their partner, and being ahead of the game is sure to lead them to a float victory, Maggie Kelly, Overland Park junior and Delta Delta Delta member, said.
Bryce Nordhues, Liberty, Mo., junior and a member of Triangle, agreed and said the group had a winning float thanks to amazing designs and great cooperation.
Fraternities, sororities pair up to build floats that stand out, embody Jayhawk theme.
Delta Chi and Kappa Delta have also paired up for this year's float competition. This pair has worked on its float each night for two weeks prior to the parade. Delta Chi has budgeted about $1,800 for homecoming this year.
This team's preference was to start with the base of the float, figuring dimensions and building the structure therefore saving pumping and decorating for last.
showing with a float that wont be forgotten thanks to a "really creative and artistic contributors and quality."
Justin Binfet, Overland Park sophomore and a Delta Chi member, wants to have a good
The Homecoming Steering Committee will also be sponsoring a Pancake Feed Saturday morning during the parade from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on the Stauffer-Flint hall lawn. Cost for the Pancake Breakfast is $5.
Kansan correspondent Allie Wilmes can be contacted at editorokansan.com.
Edited by Jonathan Kealing
Alternative events to enjoy when avoiding Homecoming hoopla
BY ELLIOT KORT
Does the thought of thousands upon thousands of alumni, family and friends of the University of Kansas descending on Lawrence concern you? Does the idea of looking out onto jayhawk Boulevard and seeing little more than parade floats amidst a sea of crimson and blue make you a tad nervous? Is going to a packed football game with tons of people not your idea of a good time? Does Homecoming scare you?
If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, fear not. The University Daily Kansan compiled a list of alternative activities that can make for a fun, cheap Homecoming-free Saturday. Here are a few opportunities
available on Homecoming day to see and appreciate Lawrence and surrounding areas beyond the KU campus.
Chowing down at the pancake feed not appetizing?
Then try visiting the Farmer's Market at 8th and New Hampshire streets Saturday and shop for fresh groceries. From 7 a.m. until 11 a.m., local farmers and vendors will be selling fresh produce, flowers and baked goods, as well as various other products. In its 30th year, the market has been a Lawrence staple for generations of Jayhawks. Admission is free.
Worried that the parade would rain on your day?
How about stopping by 707 Vermont St. for the Friends of the Lawrence Public Library Book Sale? Perhaps you might track down a copy of that novel the bookstore is always out of, or maybe just look for a different kind of read all together. The sale is open to the public from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Want to take a time-out from the football games?
Maybe it's time to take that long sword out of storage for the 30th annual Kansas City Renaissance Festival. From giant turkey legs to jousts to characters dressed in period garb, the Renaissance Festival has just what it takes to spice up any post-medieval existence. Adult tickets
are $14.95. Visit kerenfest.com for directions to the festival's Bonner Springs location. The festival is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Had enough homecoming free frivolity for one day?
If not, be sure to check out the mellow sounds of singer/songwriter Joseph Arthur. Arthur will be performing at 9 p.m. at The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St. The concert will open with up and coming singer/songwriter Annie Stella. Tickets are $9.
Kansan correspondent writer Elliot Kort can be contacted at editor@kansan.com.
— Edited by Jodi Ann Holopirek
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