2 Special Supplement to the Standard-Examiner, Sunday, October 10, 1993 Celebrate with WSU during °93 Homecoming Week It is once again time for Weber State University’s annual Homecoming celebration, October 10 — 16. this year’s celebration is centered around a circus theme, “Weber State University Homecoming — The Greatest a Event on Earth.” The theme ous allows us to include a variety of exciting and fun activities throughout the week, ranging from roving clowns on campus to special circus — like surprises in the Homecoming parade. Huge Homecoming events scheduled throughout are the week the to culminate in Football game on October 16. There are 22 people on the central Homecoming committee, with 11 sub committees that plan each minuscule detail to make Homecoming a success. Each committee is chaired by a student and staff/faculty member thereby promoting greater cooperation across campus. Homecoming events are highlighted each day by vari- Painting of the ‘W’ | Homecoming events are scheduled throughout the week to - Culminate in the Football game. displays around wooden WSU. “W’s” will highlight each day of activity and will be the most up to date source for events. : The selection of Homecoming Royalty is always included in the festivities. Students are nominated throughout campus based on their involvement and personal attributes. These nominations then are reviewed by a committee consisting of community members, the Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals and campus members. Interviews are also conducted to select finalists. The finalists are then voted on by the student body at large. Those who are selected as King and Queen and attendants then reign throughout the week of Homecoming Prepare for the big game at this year’s Tailgate Party held October Events take place through- out the week including daytime events. This year those on campus will run into clowns tying balloons, handing out popcorn and basically “clowning” around. There will also be a performance on Thursday, October 14 at 10:30 a.m. outside the Gallery, entitled “Be A Clown” featuring several Performing Photo by John R- Shupe 16 at 4 p.m. Arts students. Make plans to join the Weber State University community in celebrating the “Greatest Event on Earth,” October 10 — 16. Wildcats host Broncos in Homecoming Game Weber State takes on Boise State in the Wildcats’ rushed for 211 yards vs. Northeastern, the second best single game rushing mark in 32nd Homecoming Game contest. The wildcats are 14-17-0 in Homecoming Games, but have won the last two in a On Sunday, October ~ 10 at 11 p.m., the annual — Weber State University row over Montana (24-7, painting of the W will 1992) and Idaho (45-17, take place at the inter1991). : section of 24th Street This is the third time the and Washington BouleWildcats have played Boise vard. This event is the. State. in. a Homecoming true kickoff for all Game in Wildcat Stadium. Homecoming activities. BSU beat WSU, 23-9 in 1979 Festivities will include and 33-19 in 1981. the actual painting of the Boise State is under new W, the announcement of first year head coach, Pokey Homecoming Royalty Allen, Allen comes to BSU winners, music, food and after spending the past seven prizes. seasons as the head coach at Reach out to WSU as. Portland State University. it includes community .While at PSU, Allen guided members in its homethe Vikings to an overall recoming celebration by cord of 63-26-2 (.703). In kicking off with the 1987 and 1988, his team’s painting of the W in the finished second in the NCAA center of downtown OgDivision Two national chamden. pionship game, and his last two teams were Division Two national semi-finalists. Allen is no stranger to the state of Utah. A 1965 graduate of the University of Utah, Boise State football history. Before that game, Bowens had only played briefly in the first two games and had a total of minus one yard rushing. Another offensive weapon is senior wide receiver, Mike Wilson (6-0, 192 Sr.). Last season, Wilson caught 76 pas-. ses for 913 yards and two touchdowns, earning First Team All-Big Sky conference honors. Wilson needs 73 catches in 1993 to become Photo by John R. Shupe This is the 25th meeting of BSU and WSU on the football field. Allen co-captained the 1964 Ute team which posted at 92-0 record and went on to win the Liberty Bowl, 31-6 field wins over Rhode Island (31-10) and Northeastern (27-12). In between was a 38-10 setback at Nevada. over West Virginia. Allen was The Broncos under Coach named the game’s Most Allen, use a well balanced Valuable Player. Allen is a running and passing attack. native of Missoula, Montana. Willie Bowens (5-9, 187 Jr.) This year’s Boise State 1s a standout runningback. team, as of this writing, is off Bowens, who _ transferred to a 2-1-0 record, with home from Merced Junior College, Boise State’s all-time leading receiver. : Defensively, look for linebacker Eric Escandon (6-0, 193 Sr.) and defensive tackle, Chris Shepherd (6-5, 268 Sr.) to be around the Wildcat ball carries a lot. Escandon was Second Team All-Big Sky last season, while Shepherd was Honorable Mention. This is the 25th meeting between Boise State and WeSee GAME on page 8