2013 OSU Homecoming Publication

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OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY’S ANNUAL HOMECOMING CELEBRATION holds a special place in the hearts of the OSU family. Help secure the future of “America’s Greatest Homecoming Celebration” by supporting the Homecoming and Student Programming endowment today.

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Table of

Letter from Burns Hargis 8 Letter from Larry Shell 11 About the Theme 12 Calendar of Events Homecoming Executive Team 14 16 Homecoming Steering 20 Winners of Homecoming 2012 24 Larry Shell Profile 26 House Decorations 34 Homecoming Royalty 37 Grand Marshal 41 Parade Floats 48 The Class of 1963 52 Homecoming and Teachers 56 100 Years of Harvest Carnival 58 Admissions and Homecoming 61 Thank You

CONTENTS

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HOMECOMING EXECUTIVES Blake Wieland | Director Michael Barr Taylor Collins Blayne Horn Lana Laughlin OSU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Tara Maule Jennifer Grigsby | Chair Corbin Mertz Robert Walker | Vice Chair MaryKate Miller Ron Ward | Immediate Past Chair Burns Hargis | OSU President | Non-voting member Logan Scott Larry Shell | Alumni Association President | Non-voting member Kirk Jewell | OSU Foundation President | Non-voting member

BOARD MEMBERS

Blayne Horn | Executive Elizabeth Austin | Chair Bonni Brown Hannah Nemecek Emily Ramseyer Katie Shemanske

Gregg Bradshaw Bill Dragoo Russell Florence Kent Gardner Sharon Keating Phil Kennedy Jami Longacre Tony LoPresto Pam Martin Travis Moss H.J. Reed David Rose Nichole Trantham

PUBLICATION COMMITTEE

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Letter from the Oklahoma State University President

burns hargis

OSU Homecoming Guests, Homecoming is all about family at Oklahoma State University, and First Cowgirl Ann Hargis and I would like to welcome each and every member of the OSU family back for “America’s Greatest Homecoming Celebration.”

These are exciting times at OSU as we continue to push the envelope in both academic and athletic success. Our campus reached its largest enrollment ever this fall, and each incoming class continues to set the bar higher with their academic achievements.

This semester, we announced our goal of $1 billion in the Branding Success campaign had been reached more than one year ahead of schedule. There is still much to do before all of the campaign’s priority goals are met, and one important remaining priority is to endow Homecoming and student programs at the OSU Alumni Association.

I would encourage every Cowboy and Cowgirl who is touched by Homecoming to make a contribution to further this great tradition of ours. Homecoming is one of our best tools to recruit students and athletes, provide leadership opportunities for current students and connect with alumni and friends of the university.

We need your help to keep our Homecoming “America’s Greatest!”

You can help brand a brighter orange at Homecoming by making a gift to the Homecoming and Student Programs Endowment.

Just visit OSUgiving.com/homecoming on your computer or on your mobile device to make a gift quickly and easily.

Homecoming is our tradition.

Thank you for making it yours again this fall.

Go Pokes!

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Burns Hargis, ‘67 President, Oklahoma State University OSU Alumni Association Life Member

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Dear OSU Alumni and Friends, When you think about OSU and the special memories you created here, chances are there are two things that stand apart from the rest – our unmatched Homecoming celebration and the bright color orange we all wear so proudly.

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Along with your OSU Alumni Association, I’m honored to welcome you back for Homecoming 2013: ‘Branding a Brighter Orange,’ which will no doubt showcase some of the best and brightest qualities of our beloved alma mater.

Orange has been associated with Oklahoma State even longer than Homecoming, and they both evoke strong feelings of pride in every graduate. “America’s Greatest Homecoming Celebration” brings out the best in every Cowboy, and it provides a great opportunity to show the world what “America’s Brightest Orange” is all about – hardworking, dedicated students and graduates whose educations at OSU have empowered them to be leaders in their professional lives and in their communities.

This will be my last Homecoming as president of your Alumni Association, and I know incoming president Chris Batchelder has exciting plans to make our Homecoming even better.

Please continue to support the Alumni Association in its presentation of OSU’s greatest tradition. Our Homecoming is an event unlike any other in the nation, and it’s the support of alumni and friends like you who make it all worthwhile.

Enjoy the celebration, and Go Pokes!

Larry G. Shell, ’70 & ‘82 President and Life Member Oklahoma State University Alumni Association

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The OSU Alumni Association is your connection to all things ORANGE on game day.

Start your game day off right with the OSU Alumni Association’s Cowboy Corral at the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center.

Bring your family and friends for FREE entertainment in climate-controlled comfort beginning three-and-a-half hours prior to kickoff. Affordable food options will be available from Hideaway Pizza and Freddie Paul’s Steakhouse.

OSU’s only game day pep rally is held at the Cowboy Corral two-and-a-half hours prior to kickoff, and Bullet is available for photos weather permitting.

While supplies last, get your Homecoming apparel from the University Store and Homecoming giveaways from the Alumni Association. Lowe’s will also be giving away items during the Cowboy Corral.

The OSU Alumni Association is proud to have Lowe’s as the presenting sponsor of the Cowboy Corral on Oct. 19 during Homecoming 2013: ‘Branding a Brighter Orange.’

Learn more at orangeconnection.org/cowboycorral.

201 ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center Stillwater, OK 74078-7043 TEL 405.744.5368 • FAX 405.744.6722 orangeconnection.org

It’s no wonder Oklahoma State University is known nationally for this phenomenal event that binds our school together.

More than 80,000 alumni and students gather for “America’s Greatest Homecoming Celebration” each year. Homecoming not only incorporates current students and faculty members, but also alumni and future Cowboys. It requires months of hard work and preparation from our student body, administrators, the Homecoming Executive Team, Steering Committee and more.

The week-long Homecoming celebration consists of the Harvest Carnival, Walkaround, Sea of Orange Parade and, of course, the football game. Seeing all of the components come to life is truly an immeasurable success and cannot be done without help from thousands of individuals.

On behalf of the Oklahoma State University Alumni Association and the Homecoming Executive Team, I would like to thank you for making this tradition possible. Through the contributions of the students, faculty and alumni of OSU, our Homecoming celebration continues to grow and thrive each year. Homecoming is a prime opportunity for alumni to embrace our greatest tradition and honor the past, current and future members of this institution, the key component of the 2013 theme.

Letter from the Executive Director

blake wieland

‘Branding a Brighter Orange.’ A simple phrase embodying such a profound meaning to the OSU community. This year’s theme is a tribute to both the Branding Success campaign as well as the America’s Brightest Orange campaign. Oklahoma State University’s students and alumni are a testament to how our university is preparing and shaping lives for success.

Please remember the 2013 Homecoming Executive Team is here to serve you. If you need any assistance, feel free to contact us. With all of our combined efforts, I know we can make this year “America’s Greatest Homecoming Celebration” once again.

Pistols Firing!

Blake Wieland 2013 Homecoming Executive Director

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For the average person, orange is more than likely just a color. But for Oklahoma State University students and alumni, orange has a much deeper meaning. Whether they attended OSU five years ago or 50 years ago, a common bond unites every graduate. Each has been marked, or branded, in some form or fashion by the color orange.

About the 2013

theme

When selecting the theme for OSU’s 2013 Homecoming celebration, the executive committee decided to honor the direction the university is headed by uniting two of OSU’s popular campaigns: the OSU Foundation’s Branding Success and the university’s “America’s Brightest Orange.” The theme best summarizes what OSU does and is doing for its former, current and future students.

“Oklahoma State orange is truly ‘America’s Brightest Orange,’” says Blayne Horn, Promotional Design and Harvest Carnival executive team member.

“When you come to the campus, you don’t easily forget that orange. It sticks with you.” The executive committee formally announced ‘Branding a Brighter Orange’ in March, as both executive and steering committees began laying the groundwork for the October celebration. “I’m excited to see the different approaches students use to incorporate the theme,” Horn says. “I think it will be a theme that future students, current students and alumni will not forget.”

For Taylor Collins, House Decorations and Walkaround executive team member, the theme is a challenge. The theme encourages students to “strive to always become better people and better OSU Cowboys,” Collins says. “A brand is something that marks someone’s identity. OSU orange is a personality of pride, persistence and determination. We should all try to identify ourselves with that orange.” Collins also hopes alumni will feel the gratitude of current students. “OSU is very appreciative of what alumni did in the past,” Collins says. “The impact they made on the university is an inspiration to students today.” Although the exact meaning of orange might differ from one alumnus to the next, one thing is certain – “America’s Greatest Homecoming Celebration” will be ‘Branding a Brighter Orange’ for years to come.

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Calendar of events friday, october 18

sunday, october 13

Sign Competition

18th Annual Black Alumni Scholarship Golf Tournament

Drop by Library Lawn to see the creativity of the living groups and campus organizations.

RSVP Required

7 a.m. | Registration | Lakeside Golf Course

5 p.m. | Library Lawn (all week)

College of Human Sciences Reunion, Lunch & Award Presentation

monday, october 14

Res-Life Bash

Join in on the Homecoming tradition designed specifically for on-campus residents. The fun includes music, games and food!

10 a.m. | 106D HS Building Lunch at 11:30 a.m. | Taylor’s Dining Room

Alumni Registration

5 - 7 p.m. | South Engineering Lawn

Pick up your commemorative Homecoming giveaways (while supplies last).

tuesday, october 15

Harvest Carnival & Chili Cook-off

Harvest Carnival, an old-fashioned children’s carnival and the Chili CookOff, Homecoming’s tastiest tradition, combine into an event the whole family can enjoy! Bring a canned food item for entry.

11 a.m. - 5 p.m. | ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center 5 - 9 p.m. | Homecoming Hub at Walkaround

6 - 8 p.m. | Payne County Expo Center

Class of ’63 Check-in & Hospitality Room

wednesday, october 16

Hester Street Painting

Spread the spirit of Homecoming by encouraging our Cowboys to beat the Horned Frogs! Paint words of encouragement for the team to see during the Spirit Walk.

5:30 - 7 p.m. | Hester Street thursday, october 17

Hosted and sponsored by the OSU Alumni Association and the Student Homecoming Steering Committee.

Campus Tours will also be available.

1 - 4 p.m. | Craig Family Room, OSU Alumni Center

Class of ’63 Campus Tours 1 - 4 p.m. | OSU Alumni Center

Orange Reflection

The residence halls will light up campus with orange decorations at dusk that will remain on through the weekend. Travel through campus to feel the power of orange.

Dusk | Residence Halls

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The Daily O’Collegian Open House 2 – 4 p.m. | 106 Paul Miller Building

Saturday, October 19

Friday, October 18

University Store

Sea of Orange Parade

Purchase offical Homecoming apparel.

8 a.m. | Main Street

8 a.m. - 9 p.m. | OSU Student Union

Alumni Registration

Class of ’63 Campus Reception

Pick up your commemorative Homecoming giveaways (while supplies last).

The OSU Foundation is hosting a reception prior to Walkaround for all members of the class of 1963.

8 - 11 a.m. | OSU Alumni Center

4:30 - 6:30 p.m. | OSU Foundation

College of Arts & Sciences Reception 4 – 6 p.m. | (Locations are determined by each department)

College of Education Picnic 5 p.m. | Willard Lawn

University Store

Purchase offical Homecoming apparel.

8 a.m. - 4 p.m. | OSU Student Union

College of Engineering, Architecture & Technology Reception

2 hours prior to kickoff for Dean’s Tailgate | North Side of Architecture Building

Black Alumni Society Trailblazer Reception

Spears School of Business Reception

5:30 p.m. | Click Hall East, OSU Alumni Center

9 - 11 a.m. | Business Building Lobby

Football Game

Walkaround

The streets are closed off and overflowing with excitement to view the house decorations.

5:30 - 9 p.m. | University Street

Band Alumni Chapter Registration

Oklahoma State vs. TCU

11 a.m. | Boone Pickens Stadium

College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources Reception RSVP Required

4-6 p.m. | Seretean Center Vivia Locke Theater

Homecoming & Hoops

Immediately following the game | Ag Hall Lobby

Join us for a night of Cowboy football, O-State basketball and lots of orange spirit.

Purchase official Homecoming apparel.

For a complete list of Homecoming events, visit orangeconnection.org/homecoming.

7:30 p.m. | Doors open 9 - 10:30 p.m. | Gallagher-Iba Arena

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2013 Homecoming

EXECUTIVES

BLAKE WIELAND | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HYDRO, OKLA. AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS/PRE-LAW

BLAYNE HORN | PROMOTIONAL DESIGN & HARVEST CARNIVAL CHICKASHA, OKLA. AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS

TAYLOR COLLINS | HOUSE DEC & WALKAROUND CELINA, TEXAS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY

LANA LAUGHLIN | PARADE & BANDS TULSA, OKLA. NUTRITION: PRE-MED

MARYKATE MILLER | VIP EDMOND, OKLA. ACCOUNTING

CORBIN MERTZ | UNIVERSITY SPIRIT STILLWATER, OKLA. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

MICHAEL BARR | ATHLETIC PRIDE LITTLE ROCK, ARK. GENERAL BUSINESS

TARA MAULE | CAMPUS LIFE EDMOND, OKLA. PHYSIOLOGY

LOGAN SCOTT | PUBLIC OUTREACH JONES, OKLA. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

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WE WANT

YOU! Help us find the next generation of Cowboys.

Recommend a future Cowboy online today.

orangeconnection.org/knowafuturecowboy

Homecoming STEERING

CAMPUS LIFE Nathan Hoggard Kyndall Lewis

(Chandler Phillips) Rebecca Schoeb

HARVEST CARNIVAL Mollie Goodbary Tyler Whitehead (Rachel Hufnagel) Mackenzie Wright Kyle Kertz Sam Zsiga Madison Mosier

PROMOTIONAL DESIGN Elizabeth Austin Emily Ramseyer Bonni Brown Katie Shemanske (Hannah Nemecek)

PARADE (Cade Broadbent) Emily Thill Emma Elkins Shawn Vick Nicholas Julkowski

BANDS Joshua Carpenter Ty Schoenhals Ainsley Gorman JoBeth Wasicek Keith Helt

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UNIVERSITY SPIRIT Lucy Bates Jenna Carr

Charlie Gibson Weston Hornbaker

PUBLIC OUTREACH Robert Confer Ivy Hill

Brandon Hubbard Ryan Tomlinson

ATHLETIC PRIDE Brishawnna Cross Kaitlyn Reynolds Jimmy Hutson Amanda Watson Ryan Raupe

HOUSE DEC & WALKAROUND Hunter Aiken Ashleigh Chiaf Andrew Cole Kelsy Collins

Kelsi Hildreth Tate Johnson (Marty Jones)

VIP Maria Coffaro Aaron Cromer

Denotes steering chair ( ) - not pictured

Kara Laster Stacey Stevens

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2013 Homecoming

BIG COMMITTEE Dear Homecoming Big Committee, Thank you for all of your diligent work in making Homecoming 2013 a possibility. Each year, we look for ways to improve this time honored tradition at Oklahoma State University, and with your help, we have made this year one of the best so far. As you know, Homecoming is a time when the families of alumni, undergraduates and prospective students can come together and spend time with the OSU family. This year we have been lucky to collaborate with such a fine group of individuals who want to see the tradition continue as best it can. Thank you again for your hard work in helping us present “America’s Greatest Homecoming Celebration.”

Go Pokes!

Best wishes, 2013 Homecoming Executives

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Growing Oklahoma’s Future.

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Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources dasnr.okstate.edu

The Winners of

HOMECOMING 2012 Football Frenzy

The sea of orange parade

GREEK BRACKET 1st: Kappa Delta and Sigma Nu 2nd: Pi Beta Phi and Sigma Alpha Epsilon OPEN BRACKET 1st: The Independents 2nd: Wentz Hall MVP AWARDS GREEK BRACKET Kirsten Krull and Jake Miller OPEN BRACKET Cammy Straus and Diamond Johnson BAND COMPETITION 1st: Henryetta High School 2nd: Garber High School COMMUNITY PARADE 1st: Canyons AKC Puppies 2nd: Perkins Road Pet Clinic 3rd: Stillwater’s Three Amigos STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS 1st: Oklahoma Collegiate Cattlemen’s and Cattlewomen’s Associations 2nd: Collegiate 4-H 3rd: Collegiate FFA RESIDENTIAL LIFE 1st: Bennett Hall 2nd: Zink|Allen|Booker| Stinchcomb|North Monroe 3rd: Iba Hall GREEK LIFE 1st: Sigma Lambda Gamma and Sigma Pi MARSHAL’S CUP Bennett Hall

ROYALTY

ORANGE REFLECTION COMPETITION

HOUSE DECORATIONS

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Homecoming 2012: ‘The Life, The Legend, The Legacy’ ushered in a record-breaking 86,000 spectators who explored every event that makes Homecoming what it is today.

Many different organizations competed in the competitions within Homecoming, and the results are as follows:

King: Riley Pagett Queen: Kylie Roper

RESIDENTIAL LIFE 1st: Zink|Allen|Booker| Stinchcomb|North Monroe 2nd: Parker 3rd: Bennett MOST SPIRITED COLLEGE The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources

1st: Chi Omega and Alpha Gamma Rho 2nd: Pi Beta Phi and Sigma Alpha Epsilon 3rd: Kappa Delta and Sigma Nu 4th: Gamma Phi Beta and Sigma Phi Epsilon 5th: Phi Mu and Pi Kappa Alpha ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AWARD Chi Omega and Alpha Gamma Rho SAFETY AWARD Kappa Delta and Sigma Nu FACEBOOK FAN FAVORITE Alpha Delta Pi and Lambda Chi

HARVEST CARNIVAL

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS 1st: Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow 2nd: Horsemen’s Association 3rd: The Oklahoma Collegiate Cattlemen’s and Cattlewomen’s Associations PEOPLE’S CHOICE, STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Horsemen’s Association RESIDENTIAL LIFE 1st: Zink|Allen|Booker| Stinchcomb|North Monroe 2nd: Bennett Hall PEOPLE’S CHOICE, RESIDENTIAL LIFE Zink|Allen|Booker|Stinchcomb|North Monroe GREEK LIFE 1st: Chi Omega and Alpha Gamma Rho 2nd: Gamma Phi Beta and Sigma Phi Epsilon 3rd: Kappa Delta and Sigma Nu PEOPLE’S CHOICE, GREEK LIFE Zeta Tau Alpha and Phi Delta Theta

JERRY GILL SPIRIT AWARD

SIGN COMPETITION

RESIDENTIAL LIFE Wentz Hall GREEK LIFE Gamma Phi Beta and Sigma Phi Epsilon

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS 1st: Theta Tau 2nd: Oklahoma Collegiate Cattlemen’s and Cattlewomen’s Associations 3rd: Collegiate 4-H RESIDENTIAL LIFE 1st: Kamm|Peterson|Friend 2nd: Stout Hall 3rd: Parker Hall GREEK LIFE 1st: Alpha Chi Omega and Farmhouse 2nd: Chi Omega and Alpha Gamma Rho 3rd: Pi Beta Phi and Sigma Alpha Epsilon FACEBOOK FAN FAVORITE Zeta Tau Alpha and Phi Delta Theta

CHILI COOK-OFF

SWEEPSTAKES

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS 1st: Horsemen’s Association 2nd: Collegiate FFA 3rd: Oklahoma Collegiate Cattlemen’s and Cattlewomen’s Associations PEOPLE’S CHOICE, STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS The Restaurant Group RESIDENTIAL LIFE 1st: Zink|Allen|Booker|Stinchcomb| North Monroe & Bennett Hall 2nd: Iba Hall 3rd: Kamm|Peterson|Friend PEOPLE’S CHOICE, RESIDENTIAL LIFE Kamm|Peterson|Friend

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS 1st: Oklahoma Collegiate Cattlemen’s and Cattlewomen’s Associations 2nd: Collegiate FFA 3rd: Horsemen’s Association RESIDENTIAL LIFE 1st: Parker Hall 2nd: Zink|Allen|Booker Stinchcomb|North Monroe 3rd: Bennett Hall GREEK LIFE 1st: Chi Omega and Alpha Gamma Rho 2nd: Pi Beta Phi and Sigma Alpha Epsilon 3rd: Kappa Delta and Sigma Nu

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OSU Alumni Association President Oklahoma State University’s Homecoming has become one of the largest traditions in OSU history. Its success can be credited to not only the months of hard work put forth by our students, but also our alumni, who return by the thousands year after year to show their love of the Homecoming tradition and our institution.

One alumnus whose participation and leadership have helped mold Homecoming into what it is today is OSU Alumni Association President Larry Shell, who is retiring after Homecoming 2013 following more than 30 years of service to the university.

Shell grew up in Glencoe, Okla., only about 15 minutes outside of Stillwater. Like many Cowboys, some of his earliest experiences with OSU were attending Homecoming.

“When I was a child, the parade was the largest part of Homecoming,” Shell says.

“The floats were huge and extravagant.”

Homecoming didn’t experience much growth while Shell was a student at OSU. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural education in 1970 and left Stillwater to teach vocational agriculture in public schools.

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Shell completed his master’s degree in agricultural education at OSU in 1982, the same year he accepted a job to work at the OSU Foundation. In 1990, he was hired as the Alumni Association’s vice president, a position he spent 19 years in before being named president of the organization in 2009.

Throughout his life, Shell says he has only missed eight OSU Homecomings. Since his childhood, he says there has been a definite change in the focus of Homecoming from the parade to the house decorations and now the competition associated with it.

“Our mission is to connect and engage alumni, and Homecoming is no doubt the largest single event that brings alumni back to campus to help us strengthen that connection.”

“The growth of Homecoming has been exponential,” Shell says.

Events like the Sign Competition, Hester Street Painting and the Chili Cook-Off have only been added in the past few decades, Shell says.

Homecoming has become a week-long celebration with events each day to engage both students and alumni.

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“Homecoming is hard to explain to someone outside the OSU family,” Shell says. “You have to experience it for yourself to understand what an event it really is.

“We had the parade and house decorations, but the number of alumni that returned for Homecoming was significantly less than it is now. The major change is just how large it has become. It seems to get bigger every year.”

Shell says his favorite part of Homecoming - both then and now - is Walkaround.

“I’m still blown away by the quality of the house decorations and how much time and effort the students put into it,” Shell says. “The enthusiasm of alumni and students, the excitement related to Walkaround and the viewing of thousands of alumni walking the street all wearing orange all make it such a special time.”

Despite all the changes that have occurred in the history of Homecoming at OSU, the tradition has continued to grow stronger and even thrive.

It is also an event that has received national recognition for its success and garnered attention from other schools looking to enhance their own Homecoming events.

Larry Shell

“People are blown away by what we do here.”

“We’ve had people from other alumni associations from all over the United States and England, Finland, Japan and China who have come to Stillwater just to see what our Homecoming looks like,” Shell says. “The magnitude of our Homecoming celebration is just one of those things very few other schools could duplicate.

People are blown away by what we do here.”

After working with the Alumni Association for most of his career, Shell says it’s hard to explain everything the organization does for OSU Homecoming every year.

“The Alumni Association is the campus entity that funds and manages Homecoming on behalf of the University,” Shell says. “We provide staff to oversee the students who plan and execute Homecoming, and we provide funding for all the events and return a small amount of funds to the Greek houses and student groups for their decorations.”

“I am not sure what the future holds for Homecoming at OSU, but I know that we need to provide additional financial support to those groups that make it all happen. That is why the Alumni Association has started raising funds to endow Homecoming.”

While the Alumni Association does so much for OSU Homecoming, the event itself has also brought distinction to the organization that presents it each year.

“We’re reminded every year how great of a tradition Homecoming is, and that makes us feel a responsibility to continue that tradition of being recognized as ‘Americas Greatest Homecoming Celebration.’”

In addition to serving as a point of pride for the organization, Shell says Homecoming also helps the Alumni Association fulfill its mission.

“Homecoming helps us connect to our alumni,” Shell says.

“Our mission is to connect and engage alumni, and Homecoming is no doubt the largest single event that brings alumni back to campus to help us strengthen that connection.”

As Shell’s time as Alumni Association president draws to an end, he says there are too many people to thank who have helped him further the mission of the Alumni Association and continue OSU’s greatest tradition: Homecoming.

“It has been a true honor and privilege to serve OSU and the Cowboy family as president of the Alumni Association.”

By: Bonnie Brown

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KAPPA SIGMA & ALPHA CHI OMEGA | Where One Story Ends, Another Begins

Stories of our legacy are passed down from one Cowboy generation to another. Alpha Chi Omega and Kappa Sigma strive to capture what makes Oklahoma State University newsworthy throughout the past, present and future while observing the Cowboy values of our university.

PI KAPPA ALPHA & ALPHA DELTA PI | Different Faces, Same Tradition

The faces of Oklahoma State University are constantly changing. Whether they are from graduating students, incoming freshmen or new talent on the athletic teams, our traditions have always remained loyal and true. Whether you are locking arms and swaying to our alma mater after a football victory, celebrating another OSU win, or hearing “Here comes Bullet� after a Cowboy touchdown; these are just a few of the ways so many generations of Cowboys have ensured that the brand of Oklahoma State University lives on for future Pokes.

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Branding a Brighter Orange, Building a Brighter Tomorrow

Branding a brighter orange and building a brighter tomorrow means taking the traditions and other alumni values from the past and adding our own. We are including scenes of football and its progression through the years, academics and prominent figures from our university for the traditional values of our alumni support. We also included scenes of building toward a brighter tomorrow through Habitat for Humanity and giving back to a community that has given us so much.

SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON & CHI OMEGA | Reviving Traditions, Engineering Our Future

The traditions of Oklahoma State University serve as a testament to the ingenuity, vision and devotion of the individuals who have walked here before us. From their creativity, we have learned innovation; from their commitment, we have learned fortitude; and from their mistakes, we have learned improvement. Without these students, professors, athletes, coaches, leaders and alumni, we would not be the student body or the university we are today. Our generation hopes to take these traditions and build upon them to truly design and engineer an even brighter future for OSU. Homecoming 2013

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ALPHA TAU OMEGA & DELTA DELTA DELTA | Ride for the Brand

“Ride for the Brand” is a code that has been lived out by cowboys and ranchers for generations. The Oklahoma State University Cowboys live by this code through their loyalty. The traditions, buildings and spirit on campus contribute to the desire of the students and alumni to stay true to Oklahoma State University. We all share a common orange bond and will always “Ride for the Brand.”

SIGMA NU & GAMMA PHI BETA | Like Always, Like Never Before

Oklahoma State University is unique because it is an evolving university striving for perfection in innovation and creating the best of the best in reformers. OSU has never ceased to lead the way in producing the best Americans, like phenomenal athletes, courageous soldiers and world visionaries. Students and alumni never cease to embrace their brightest orange. Like always, we have exemplified orange as a brand of excellence. Like never before, we are striving to make it a brighter orange that is recognized on a national and international level.

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Through Time, One Will Find that Only the Brightest Orange can be Found in a Cowboy

Oklahoma State University is more than a school – it is a home. A home to generations of people who have a common bond, a deep love, pride and appreciation for OSU. “Through time, one will find that only the brightest orange can be found in a cowboy.” Cowboys pull from the past to make the future brighter. By showing past images of landmarks like the Student Union, traditions like the Homecoming parade and legends such as Pistol Pete, we exhibit OSU’s story and how the color orange has inspired us and will inspire Cowboys for generations to come.

PHI GAMMA DELTA & KAPPA DELTA | Forever

Once you become a Cowboy, it becomes a part of you – something that will never change.

Oklahoma State University gives you a family of which you will always be a part, no matter how many years after you graduate. You get a pride for your school that makes you wear orange every Friday no matter the occasion. You are instilled with the determination to be a champion in whatever you do. Throughout the years, OSU has strived to break records and boundaries through innovation and hard work. We will forever continue to brand a brighter orange.

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FARMHOUSE & KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA | America’s Brightest Orange Burns On

There is no doubt Oklahoma State University is “America’s Brightest Orange.” Much like a brand, each student who attends OSU is marked for the rest of his or her life. The fire OSU instills in each of our hearts lasts much longer than the four years we attend college.

It has a strong impact on every graduate, student, faculty member, coach and player that has the opportunity to experience everything OSU offers. Our experiences ensure we will forever be loyal and true and push us to continually brand a brighter orange.

KAPPA ALPHA ORDER & PHI MU | Branding Cowboys One Life at a Time

Our goal is to portray to the alumni our personal experiences in addition to those experienced by many other students. By showing the lifetime of a Cowboy, we wish that alumni will see how many aspects of OSU have remained the same over the years. Hopefully, the alumni will see the excellent improvements that have been made since they graduated.

The main relation we share with the alumni is the impact that Oklahoma State University has made on our lives; it has branded each of us with the Cowboy spirit.

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SIGMA PHI EPSILON & PI BETA PHI | Looking Forward, Reflecting Back

The anticipation of each child attending college and the nostalgia each alumus has of time spent walking across Library Lawn keeps Oklahoma State University’s future alive. “Looking Forward, Reflecting Back” is a two-fold theme initially representing the younger generation looking forward to becoming a college student. Each sees America’s Brightest Orange in his or her future. Additionally, OSU is an experience beyond being a student. All OSU alumni may leave Oklahoma and go different ways, but those alumni will reflect back on their time spent in Stillwater. OSU will brand a brighter orange not just during the time spent here, but in every city to which we bring our alma mater.

ALPHA GAMMA RHO & ZETA TAU ALPHA | Time After Time

“If you’re lost and you look you will find…” the Oklahoma State University family; a family that will last a lifetime. OSU traditions are carried out and passed down to new generations of Cowboys, “Time After Time.” A Cowboy’s brightest orange is recognizable anywhere in the world. As a part of the OSU family, students and alumni are continuously working side by side to achieve goals making Oklahoma State University a school forever standing out amongst other universities. As we commemorate past accomplishments and constantly strive toward new ones, we come together as a university and as a family. Together, we are branding OSU’s brighter orange, time after time.

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Once a COWBOY Always a COWBOY The OSU Student Alumni Association is a program designed to enhance the OSU experience for students.

Membership provides students a variety of benefits, exclusive opportunities and is their Connection for Life to all things ORANGE. Learn more about the Student Alumni Association or join online at orangeconnection.org/saa.

As a member of the Student Alumni Association, students can enjoy: • Free Student Alumni Association T-shirt and BEAT T-shirts given out annually • Student Member Orange Ball Car Decal • Local and National Merchant Discounts, providing 10-30% off • Monthly e-newsletters full of important campus information and events • Leadership opportunities Connections for Life 201 ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center Stillwater, OK 74078-7043 tel 405.744.5368 | fax 405.744.6722 info@orangeconnection.org | orangeconnection.org

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LAUREN FOLEY

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BROOKE RAMSEY

KALEY UPTERGROVE

Senior Piano Performance Minor: Biochemistry Edmond, Okla.

“I love seeing the alumni who get to come home and experience OSU all over again. Last year, I got to talk to a woman who graduated from OSU 50 years ago but has come back for Homecoming every year. What a testiment to the impact OSU has made on her life!”

Senior Zoology/Biology Tulsa, Okla.

Senior Communication Sciences & Disorders Guymon, Okla.

“I love Walkaround because the atmosphere is so amazing. Every person there is so kind and happy to be back at OSU! I had never attended Homecoming until my freshman year, and the experience exceeded my expectations.”

Senior Strategic Communications Checotah, Okla.

“Homecoming is the one time of year where students, parents, fans and alumni can join together and celebrate the OSU community as a whole. The events throughout the week offer the community a time to celebrate what they love most about OSU and its traditions.”

Senior Marketing & Management Pilot Point, Texas “My favorite aspect of Homecoming is the synergy of all elements of OSU: Greek Life, Residential Life, clubs, alumni, current students and future students all contributing to bring this town to life in a way that personifies all that OSU has to offer!”

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“My favorite part of Homecoming is Walkaround. I love being a part of the greatest Homecoming in the nation and building amazing house decorations within Greek Life.

It is so awesome to go see the house decorations with 80,000 other OSU fans!”

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2013 Homecoming King and Queen Candidates “My favorite aspect of Homecoming is seeing every generation of Cowboy come together in one place at one time to celebrate Oklahoma State, as well as walking around All-Night Pomp and seeing all of the house decorations come to life.”

Senior Civil Engineering Ardmore, Okla.

“With 80,000 people returning, our Homecoming is evidence of the importance of relationships, friendships and partnerships.

Through it, I have met my closest friends, made my dearest memories and found my inspiration to return each year as an alumnus.”

Senior Agricultural Communications Enid, Okla.

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“My favorite aspect of Homecoming is seeing the ‘family’ of Oklahoma State during Walkaround. With 80,000 alumni, parents, and siblings filling the streets in love and support of Oklahoma State, it is easily my favorite aspect of Homecoming.”

Senior Agricultural Education Owasso, Okla.

“My favorite aspect of Homecoming is being surrounded by 80,000 people sharing the same passion for OSU. It is a feeling felt by those who have been forever changed by their time at OSU, and of those who will someday be a part of such an amazing university.”

Senior Agricultural Education & Communication Laverne, Okla.

“Walkaround is the most exciting and fulfilling feature of Homecoming, as biological families unite with OSU families.

The atmosphere bears a common feeling of love for each other and OSU. With it all on public display, the vibes are contagious.”

Senior Management & Information Systems Tulsa, Okla.

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EDUCATION A Community Commitment All our programs share a commitment to improve the lives of children, adolescents, adults, families and communities.

During the 2012-13 academic year:

255 prospective teachers and school psychology students worked in schools approximatey 170,000 hours.

260 students spent 2,780 hours engaged in tutoring local school children in the Carol and Randall White Reading and Mathematics Center.

57 Therapeutic Recreation majors spent many hours

doing warm water therapy with Stillwater Public Schools and OSU Child Development Lab/RISE School children.

41 Athletic Training students provided services to schools, clinics and hospitals.

17 Leisure Recreation Mangement interns supported the City of Stillwater Parks and Recreation Department and other park services.

175 students enrolled in the professional pilot program spent more than 7,500 hours in the air.

Graduate students in counseling and counseling psychology spent more than 10,000 hours working with clients in hospitals, community health centers and university counseling centers.

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OSU Homecoming Grand Marshal Part of OSU Athletics History By: Emily Ramseyer

L.C. GORDON

OSU’s first African-American basketball player

L.C. Gordon played a historic role as OSU Athletics began to embrace diversity in the late 1950s, and he couldn’t be more pleased to have the honor of serving as grand marshal for OSU’s Homecoming more than a half-century later. L.C. Gordon joined the Cowboy family in 1957 while the school was still Oklahoma A&M College. While enrolled, Gordon became the university’s first AfricanAmerican basketball player under Coach Henry Iba.

“L.C. Gordon is a great example of the strength our students and alumni possess to overcome great odds,” says Chris Batchelder, OSU Alumni Association executive vice president. “As the first AfricanAmerican basketball player at OSU, he paved the way for many talented young men to demonstrate their talent on the historic court inside GallagherIba Arena.”

While looking at various universities to develop his basketball talent and pursue his education, Gordon heard from University of Memphis Coach Bob Vanitta that the OSU basketball coach, Henry Iba, was looking to integrate the basketball program. What Coach Iba was doing appealed to Gordon and was a key factor that led him to Stillwater.

Gordon describes Coach Iba as one of the greatest basketball coaches in the world. He said Coach Iba was looking for two things when recruiting him for the team: a good person and a good defensive player.

“Both of those were me, and I jumped at the opportunity to play at OSU. I have never regretted it,” says Gordon.

Gordon was not sure what to expect. Growing up in Memphis, he knew moving to a small town in Oklahoma would be a significant change for him.

He was taking a big chance, but was excited about the opportunity to attend OSU and play for Coach Iba. “I was so pleased to see how friendly the people in Stillwater were,” says Gordon. “It was shocking, actually.”

“I’m just so excited to be honored by a school that has already given so much to me. I am proud of my university, and I am connected to Oklahoma State for life. I am so proud to be a Cowboy.”

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While OSU and the Stillwater community made Gordon fell welcome, the same could not be said outside of Orange Country. Gordon recalls one incident when he was on the basketball team at OSU. “One thing I remember most about playing basketball at OSU is a trip that took us through Huntsville, Alabama,” says Gordon. “The hotel had a ‘blacks only’ water fountain on one side and a ‘whites only’ on the other. I didn’t pay any attention to it.

“The next morning, I got a knock on my door, and they gave me a menu to eat breakfast. I was excited because I thought everyone was getting room service. After breakfast, one of the other players asked me why I was not at breakfast with the rest of the team. It turned out I was not allowed to eat at the restaurant in the hotel. When the coaches found out what happened, they were so apologetic and told me that it had nothing to do with OSU; it was just the hotel. The coaches were so nice.

“It didn’t bother me, though.

I had my mind on one thing and my eyes on the prize. My prize was to get an education at Oklahoma State. I remember that to this day. I was proud to be a player, no matter the color on my skin. “

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Gordon describes Coach Iba as being hard, but fair. He was the kind of coach who believed in all of his players and wanted them to be the best they could be, Gordon says. Iba especially encouraged his athletes to succeed in school.

“It was his life,” says Gordon of Coach Iba’s desire for his players to succeed both on and off the court.

Gordon graduated from OSU in 1961 with a bachelor of science degree in secondary education.

He went on to earn a master’s degree in administration and supervision from the University of Memphis and a master’s degree in physical education from Texas Christian University.

Gordon served as a head coach at both the high school and collegiate levels for most of his career. He led many of his teams to championships and was named coach of the year several times. Throughout his career, he was a guide and a mentor to many young men he coached, enabling them to become productive citizens.

In his community of Memphis, Gordon was responsible for starting the first athletic program at his church. He also assisted in organizing the Memphis OSU Alumni Chapter.

He continues to stay connected to OSU as a life member of the OSU Alumni Association.

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Last year, Gordon had the opportunity to speak to the OSU men’s basketball team.

He tried to relay a message similar to what he believes Coach Iba would have told his team. Gordon recalls Iba telling the team to spend more time studying at the library than they might spend dancing at the Student Union.

The 2013 OSU Homecoming Grand Marshal was not able to participate in many Homecoming activities while a student at OSU because of his rigorous schedule. He says he is ecstatic to have the opportunity to come back and serve as the grand marshal.

Gordon is also the recipient of this year’s OSU Black Alumni Society Trailblazer Award, an award bestowed upon an African-American alumnus who embodies the OSU spirit.

“Gordon’s work as a coach both on and off the court has made a tremendous impact on the students he’s worked with, and we are proud to have him represent our alma mater as grand marshal of OSU Homecoming 2013 and as the Trailblazer Award recipient,” says Batchelder.

Gordon says he is thankful for his experience at OSU and is honored to receive the award as well as to have the opportunity to serve as grand marshal in the same year.

“I couldn’t believe it,” says Gordon. “I’m just so excited to be honored by a school that has already given so much to me. I am proud of my university, and I am connected to Oklahoma State for life. I am so proud to be a Cowboy.”

e thing and my eyes on the prize. My prize was Oklahoma State. I remember that to this day. a player, no matter the color on my skin.“ Photos by the O’Colly and L.C. Gordon

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SEA OF ORANGE PARADE

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Each year, thousands of people line the sides of Main Street in Downtown Stillwater to experience the Sea of Orange Parade. This year, the parade will be on the morning of Saturday, October 19. It will begin at the corner of 12th and Main Street and travel north on Main ending at Hall of Fame Avenue.

The excitement of the parade is fun for everyone as it includes not only OSU students, but also is a way for the community of Stillwater to be involved with the Homecoming tradition.

The procession will include Grand Marshal L.C. Gordon, OSU royalty, floats, Homecoming executives, high school bands, and many others involved with the Homecoming experience.

The parade will be broadcast live on the Alumni Association website orangeconnection.org and OStateTV with a pre-parade broadcast beginning one hour prior to the parade. The broadcast is a student production of the OSU School of Media and Strategic Communications.

Please join us as we celebrate one of Homecoming’s oldest traditions - the Sea of Orange Parade.

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PARADE FLOATS

IBA HALL | Branding Iba

The overall theme of Homecoming is ‘Branding a Brighter Orange,’ and we thought “Branding Iba” could be a different spin on it. Some people forget about Iba since it has not been open again for very long. We would like to get our name out in a way everyone will remember.

NORTH MONROE | BOOKER-STINCHCOMB | ZINK-ALLEN HALLS |

Building a Better Brand

Since the Homecoming theme this year is ‘Branding a Brighter Orange,’ we wanted to incorporate the idea of the OSU brand in our theme. As many know, there is a large amount of construction and renovation happening on OSU’s campus, which would represent the word “Building” in “Building a Better Brand.” We are constantly building and trying to make our university better than the day before. We want to emphasize our brand is defined by our actions, achievements and character as a university. Oklahoma State University is always “Building a Better Brand” and “Branding a Brighter Orange.”

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BENNETT HALL | 65 Years Ago in a Residence Hall Far, Far, Away… (Star Wars)

The float depicts the battle between Pistol Pete and the Horned Frog using light sabers, which is Bennett Hall’s version of the battle that will take place between the football teams.

Pete strikes the Horned Frog, turning everything orange and branding the Horned Frog from purple to America’s Brightest Orange. Our battle takes place in front of Bennett just as the battle in Boone Pickens Stadium will take place in front of Bennett.

Bennett Hall has been loyal and true to OSU for 65 years.

STOUT HALL | Follow the Orange Brick Road

The Wizard of Oz is an iconic film many people can recognize and relate to. The brick road the characters follow can represent many things, the future being one of them. We changed the color of the brick road in the movie to OSU orange to symbolize how OSU leads students to a brighter future with the brightest orange.

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WENTZ | PARKER HALLS | Branded Orange, Now and Forever

When many people think of OSU, they think of Pistol Pete. Years ago when people thought of OSU, they thought of the tiger. In our float, we bring together symbols of OSU’s past and present. Pistol Pete and the tiger are chasing after a football with the OSU brand. The brand Pistol Pete carries symbolizes how OSU leaves a mark on students’ past, present and future. As students, OSU has impacted our lives now and forever. Essentially, OSU has branded us.

THE VILLAGES | Leaving our Mark

In order to brand a brighter future, an organization needs strength, unity and support. When a group has all of these things, they often become very close and will leave a mark on each member’s heart and future. We came to the conclusion by the time we leave this university, we will have left our mark here, and it will leave a mark on us through the friends we make, the organizations that help us along the way and the knowledge we gain.

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KERR-DRUMMOND HALLS | Branding a Super Orange

Superhero fever has spread throughout the country in recent years with the release of movies like Iron Man, Captain America and The Avengers. OSU’s famous bright orange colors have paralleled the rise of these superheroes and grown significantly in popularity, especially with our success in football. As America’s Brightest Orange, we are not only branding a brighter orange across the nation, but also Branding a Super Orange.

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Building on a strong foundation for the future of Oklahoma, the nation and the world since 1900.

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Class of ’63 celebrates a half-century of Cowboy pride

Photos by the Oklahoma State University Redskin

By: Emily Ramseyer

It will be hard to imagine what life will be like for the class of 2013 when they return to Stillwater for their 50th reunion in 2063. The changes are certain to be many. Automobiles, if they still exist, may cost more than a quarter of a million dollars. A loaf of bread might cost more than $35, and a college education at OSU could have the potential to cost more than $100,000 a year.

Do these numbers sound absurd?

The costs of these items may sound outlandish, but this same ratio of costs is what those who graduated in 1963 are experiencing today. For OSU graduates in Stillwater 50 years ago, prices on average were about 1/9 of what they are presently. Assuming the same rate of inflation over the next 50 years has occurred in the past half century, the aforementioned level of expenses may, in fact, not be so outlandish.

But for those who graduated in 1963 and have been able to return home to their alma mater, the focus is certain to be on reminiscing and not on prices.

One aspect alumni may enjoy much more in 2013 than in 1963 is the record of the OSU football team. The 1963 football season was one not many will want to remember. The Cowboys attained only one victory in a long 1963 season with a final record of 1-8. The lone victory came on November 9, 1963 with a 33-24 victory over Tulsa. The basketball team, however, fared much better with a 15-10 record. Alumni will recall that the conference was known at that time as the Big Eight.

Although many areas and buildings on campus look quite different from how they looked 50 years ago, the traditions of Homecoming will still ignite emotion, fond memories and Cowboy spirit. While the Class of ’63 will, no doubt, notice a campus featuring expanded and renovated landscape, new structures and athletic programs that are nationally competitive, they will also notice the down-to-earth attitudes and friendliness of the students and community have remained constant.

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Popular Music

The Beatles Roy Orbison Buddy Holly The Drifters Jim Reeves

Popular Films

Cleopatra The Longest Day Lawrence of Arabia Mutiny on the Bounty To Kill a Mockingbird

Popular TV Mister Ed The Avengers Shows The Flintstones Coronation Street The Andy Griffith Show

Average Income per year

$5,807

Cost of new house

$12,650

Gas per gallon

29 cents

Loaf of bread

22 cents

Stamps cost

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OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

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Oklahoma State University is proud to be a part of Tulsa’s thriving downtown, offering students a brighter future with a respected degree from a Big 12 university.

Together, OSU-Tulsa and OSU Center for Health Sciences make a big impact in Tulsa. OSU graduates are a valuable addition to our state’s workforce, while OSU faculty add to our state’s economy through innovative research and partnerships with local industry leaders. OSU Center for Health Sciences is a leader in training primary care physicians and providing vital health care services to residents in rural and underserved areas of Oklahoma.

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T H A N K YO U The Spears School of Business and the OSU Foundation extend our deepest appreciation to the Cornerstone Donors whose gifts to the new building total approximately $30 million!

Thank you for putting the building on track for groundbreaking in 2014.

We are proud to announce the selection of Elliott + Associates and Manhattan Construction as partners in making the new building a reality.

A list of Cornerstone Donors and current building information are available at spears.okstate.edu/build.

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Longtime OSU faculty members recount Homecoming memories and fondness for OSU

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By: Emily Ramseyer

Extra-curricular opportunities, athletic events and student organizations at Oklahoma State University are a major part of what makes students’ experiences so memorable.

While all of these activities are great, some students may forget about the primary benefits afforded by an OSU education as the result of the wisdom, enthusiasm and knowledge imparted by OSU’s outstanding faculty.

The OSU college experience includes what is learned both in and out of the classroom, and professors play a vital role.

Oklahoma State is fortunate to have some of the most loyal, dedicated and academically astute teachers in the nation, if not the world.

Some universities’ professors are isolated from students’ non-academic experiences, but most OSU faculty are passionate and involved in aspects of student life outside of the classroom.

OSU Homecoming is a great example of the intersection of academics and campus traditions.

OSU faculty interact with thousands of students each year and have a unique perspective on how student involvement with Homecoming is a critical part of the overall OSU experience.

One of OSU’s longtime faculty members shares a passion and fondness for a Homecoming celebration that is said to be America’s greatest.

Dr. Lee Manzer, professor of marketing in the Spears School of Business, was born and raised in Oklahoma. He received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry, a master’s degree in business administration and a doctorate in marketing, all from Oklahoma State.

Manzer has taught a variety of marketing classes at OSU since 1975.

“College is much more than what happens in the classroom,” Manzer said.

“While some faculty may perceive OSU’s Homecoming might take away from academics, it is part of the overall college experience that helps make OSU what it is today.”

“College is much more than what happens in the classroom.”

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Manzer has many years of experience with Homecoming given that he started attending it prior to enrolling as a student.

“I recall attending the Walkaround long before I was a student,” Manzer said.

“Homecoming was a big deal when I was a student, but there certainly weren’t 80,000 people coming down the street in those days. It was not like it is today.”

Homecoming has also evolved in ways other than sheer size.

“The parade was much smaller, and the technology used to make the house decorations has also evolved – but like today, it was still a big deal.”

Technical innovations now include motorized parts, geardriven rotating displays and water features.

“In terms of the actual physical nature of Homecoming and participation now, it is just unreal. It is hard to believe how it has grown.”

OSU Homecoming is a multigenerational experience for the Manzer family.

“I had the opportunity to attend Homecoming before I went to college. We now have a six-year-old grandson we take to the Walkaround. It’s just a tradition with us, and it’s a big deal.”

Manzer contends some things about OSU remain unchanged.

“In general, the atmosphere and the friendliness of the campus have not changed. One of the real strengths of OSU is the friendliness of the people and the students. People ask me if I will go to Florida or Arizona when I retire. I want to remain around all of these young people! I love it here.

They keep you young. It’s great to be at OSU. “Walkaround offers an opportunity to see people you haven’t seen for years. I get to see former students, and my children run into students they went to school with. It is just a great experience.”

Manzer’s passion for OSU and Homecoming is contagious.

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“Other than family and faith, OSU is the biggest part of our lives. ” Like Manzer, Dr. Brenda Masters is also passionate about OSU’s Homecoming tradition.

Masters’ tenure at Oklahoma State serves as evidence of her devotion to Cowboy spirit. She has three degrees from OSU and one from the University of Georgia; a bachelor of science in speech communications, a master of science in statistics, a Ph.D. in statistics and a master of arts in interpersonal communication and public speaking. She has worked at OSU for 33 years. Masters assumed responsibility as interim associate provost and associate vice president of undergraduate’s studies for the 2013-14 academic year. The OSU alumna has taught more than 30,000 OSU students in Business Statistics I, a course she has taught every semester since 1985.

Masters says the OSU campus is different in a variety of ways since she first arrived on campus as an undergrad in 1978.

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“Ice cream was made daily at the dairy barn located across the street from Agriculture Hall and was a delightful treat between classes, as was the cottage cheese, fresh milk and other dairy delights they made,” Masters recalled. “The Sweet Shop in the Student Union provided absolutely delicious pastries. We joked as undergraduates in the 1970s that taking SU 1011 was essential for pastry consumption!”

Masters’ Homecoming involvement started when she was a freshman.

“Pomping as a freshman at my sorority house was definitely my first memory of OSU Homecoming, but during my sophomore year, I was Homecoming chairperson for my house,” Masters said. “That Homecoming is clear in my memory all the way from the months of planning through construction of the house decoration and the complete exhaustion that followed.”

Like Manzer, Masters enjoys the opportunities Homecoming brings.

“My favorite part, by far, is visiting with friends who return to campus,” Masters said. “I am blessed by living every day on our beautiful campus, but to have the opportunity to enjoy seeing friends at OSU’s Homecoming provides an exceptional experience every year.”

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Thank you The OSU Alumni Association and Homecoming committees would like to say THANK YOU to those who donated goods and services to Homecoming 2013: ‘Branding a Brighter Orange’ and supported “America’s Greatest Homecoming Celebration.”

Andy Wallace McAlister’s Deli Bill Rogers Mike Plunkett Bryant Coffman Orange Leaf Carmike Cinema OSU ROTC Chris’ University Spirit Payne County Expo Center Dianne Holba Peck’s Lodge Director of Housing Physical Plant Sign Shop and Residential Life Office Red Lobster Dr. Doug Henderson RedRock Bakery Dr. Brent Laughlin Residence Hall Association Elizabeth’s Rhinestone Cowgirl Eskimo Joe’s Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory FarmHouse Fraternity Stillwater High School DECA FedEx Office Stillwater Screenprinting First Capitol Trolley Fanbulance Student Alumni Board Freshmen Representative Council Tau Beta Sigma Hideaway Texas Roadhouse Jeff Hixon Tulsa Warbirds Jimmy John’s Walmart Joe Weaver Wooden Nickel Kappa Kappa Psi

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Celebrating 100 Years of Harvest Carnival

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In the fall of 1913, the first Harvest Carnival was held at Oklahoma A&M. Considered to be the school’s first Homecoming, it was thought to be the event of the year with the purpose of raising money for the Redskin yearbook and the Athletic Association.

Every organization at the school built a booth for the carnival and sold items like pink lemonade, confetti or cracker jacks. Citizens of Stillwater also created different booths, and a moving picture show was shown at the event.

But in the eyes of the community, one event in particular stood out about the Harvest Carnival.

A potbelly pig was covered in lard and set free for spectators at the carnival to catch. The individual who caught the pig received a prize from the Athletic Association and was recognized by the community of Stillwater.

Around 1916, the name of the event was changed to the “Tiger

Roundup” in reference to the school’s mascot at the time.

win “People’s Choice” awards and bragging rights for the year.

In 1920, the Alumni Association expanded the tradition by hosting a dinner and dance for students with a record-breaking 90 people in attendance.

The event is also more than just entertainment and friendly competition; it’s a way to give back to the Stillwater community. Each participating group and those who attend contribute nonperishable food items, which are donated to Harvest II, an annual food drive for the Stillwater area. Last year, more than 15,800 pounds of food were donated through the Harvest Carnival. Historically, Harvest Carnival has been responsible for almost a quarter of the annual collection of Harvest II.

Since then, the turnout at Homecoming has risen nearly a thousand times with last year’s event welcoming more than 80,000 attendees.

In addition to restoring the name, the Harvest Carnival has seen substantial changes in the past century. Student organizations, Greek life and residence halls still create booths centered on carnival games, but the variety has increased. The booths range from hula hooping contests and ring toss games to relay races and bounce houses.

For the groups that participate in the Harvest Carnival, the event is part of an overall Homecoming competition they compete in to

Today, Harvest Carnival is just one of several Homecoming traditions enjoyed by the campus and community. Other events like the Sea of Orange Parade and Walkaround to view house decorations have grown larger than the Harvest Carnival, but Homecoming’s first event has stayed strong as one of the most-loved traditions of the year.

Harvest Carnival & Chili Cook Off Tuesday, October 15 6 - 8 p.m.

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Contributes to Increasing Enrollment By: Hannah Nemecek

When considering “America’s Greatest Homecoming Celebration,” most people see the event as a chance for alumni to return to their alma mater. It is a time for Oklahoma State University graduates to revisit campus, reflect on treasured memories and reunite with old friends.

But for high school students in attendance, Homecoming can be a life-changing experience.

“Being surrounded by the great people at OSU made me want to be a Cowboy for life,” says James Hutson, a current sophomore studying agricultural business and agricultural communications.

Hutson was originally torn between two universities. After attending OSU’s Homecoming celebration as a high school senior, his decision became much easier.

Hutson’s experience during Homecoming made him choose OSU as his home for the next four years. But he is not the only one. OSU is currently the fastest growing institution in the Big 12.

With the Homecoming theme being ‘Branding a Brighter Orange,’ Kyle Wray, vice president of enrollment management and marketing, is excited for this year’s celebration. The theme encompasses the university’s slogan of “America’s Brightest Orange” that Wray helped create.

“Being surrounded by the great people at OSU made me want to be a Cowboy for life.”

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Homecoming celebration “I’m glad [the students] decided to use that slogan,” Wray said.

OSU’s acceptance of its landgrant roots have also played a key part in enrollment growth, according to Wray. The general public tends to view land grant universities as “aggies.” Wray believes the heritage means much more.

“The university is in touch with who we are, now more than ever,” says Wray.

In his position, Wray works with all kinds of students. Most of the time, he visits with students who are not sure where they want to attend college. Once they choose OSU, he inquires how they reached their decision. Students usually comment on the homey feeling of the campus.

For students visiting the campus for the first time during Homecoming, Wray believes the alumni are what make the event special.

“The coolest thing is standing in the middle of the street, looking at all the house decs, the turkey legs, the people,” Wray said.

“That’s your family. It’s neat to see all of those people and know they’re here for you.”

As alumni come back to experience the wonders of Homecoming, they will once again extend a hand to welcome what will be a new generation of OSU Cowboys.

“They always say, ‘It just felt right,’” Wray said. “That’s the land grant mission. It’s welcoming. It’s home.”

To learn more about becoming an OSU Cowboy, visit admissions.okstate.edu

Photos by University Marketing

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