Panhandle lost a heart-breaker in the afternoon football game. McMurry won 32-27 as time ran out with OPSU inches from McMurry s goal line. In the days following homecoming, a number of alumni and on-campus folk have expressed concern about lack of interest in homecoming. The concern is particularly strong because many felt that the beautiful weather should have contributed to higher attendance. One concern expressed by several association members centers on the beef donations.
Some alumni question the appropriateness of soliciting so much beef for so few people.
It presents a dilemma for the association because in past years as many as 1500 to 1800 people have been served at the barbecue. Newly named development officer, Eric Begley expressed concern over the low attendance and has initiated a move to bring enthusiasm back into homecoming. He is in the process of generating ideas for more activities for homecoming and hopes to establish an expanded homecoming agenda for 1998. If you have suggestions, please contact Eric or me. A list of alumni and friends who registered at homecoming.