Legends of the fall: Homecoming honorees turn out in force Back row, from left: John Wettaw (2002), James Rominger (1977), Craig Sidles (1978), Caroline Hughes (1986), Gary Buckley (1983), Art Farmer (1995), Rich Payne (1998), Rick Brandel (1994), Eugene Hughes (1986), Darrel English (1996), Wayne Hildebrandt (2005), and Neil Potter (1984). Front row, from left: Syl Allred (2003), Robert Crozier (1975), Lucy Walkup (1960), Augustus Cotera (1979), Margaret Morley (2006), Dianne Lingerfelt (1997), and Cindy Anderson (1995). Not pictured but present at the banquet was Joe Rolle (1956). [Click here] for a larger view.

Margaret Morley honored at Homecoming Dedicatee Banquet

Colleagues, friends, students and 20 past homecoming honorees turned out for a touching tribute to history professor Margaret Morley, who was honored Tuesday as the 2006 homecoming dedicatee.

Cynthia Kosso, chair of the history department, called Morley a "tremendous mentor and friend," and someone who has always been there when needed.

Senior history major David Rich said Morley is perhaps the most caring individual he has ever known. "The university strives to have professors like her," he said. "She is dedicated to the students."

NAU President John Haeger said professors like Morley, who spend their careers at one institution, are committed to the students and the institutions they serve. "This is the difference that matters," he said.

Travis Shumake, senior hotel and restaurant management major, and Meghan Willneff, senior education major, were crowned 2006 Homecoming King and Queen at the Oct. 17 Homecoming Dedicatee Banquet

Morley humbly accepted the honor, saying, "NAU is a unique place in all the world... I am grateful to teach a subject I am always engaged in. Here, people care and undergraduates matter. I am so grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of it."

The Homecoming celebration continues this week with a number of events, including:

Thursday, Oct. 19

• Homecoming Traditions Day, Tinsley, Wilson, Allen Quad
  A bonfire, the Mr. Lumberjack Pageant and other activities. Contact Art Farmer at (928) 523-5181 or art.farmer@nau.edu.

Saturday, Oct. 21

• Homecoming Parade, 11 a.m., downtown Flagstaff
  The perennial favorite starts at the corner of Elm and Beaver with the theme "Celebrating the Southwest Today." The parade will travel south on Beaver to Aspen, proceed east to San Francisco and then north, finishing up at the corner of San Francisco and Dale.
  
  Parts of downtown will be closed to traffic until after the parade ends at 1 p.m., so park accordingly. Alternative routes are suggested for those who must travel during the parade.
  
  For information, contact Blue Key Honor Society's Connie Mapoles at cm333@nau.edu.

• Tailgating and Football Game
  The Lumberjacks take on the Hornets from Sacramento State in a Big Sky Conference matchup. Kick-off is 3:05 p.m. Contact NAU Central Ticket Office at (928) 523-5661 or visit www4.nau.edu/cto.

• Powerful Good Time, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., Heritage Square, downtown Flagstaff
  There will be food and giveaways for alumni and friends, and music from the reggae band Foot Solejahs. For updates on how the weather may affect the festivities, visit www.naualumni.com or call (888) 628-2586.

A complete Homecoming schedule, including various college events and other reunions, is available online.

For information on Homecoming events, contact the NAU Office of Alumni and Constituent Relations (928) 523-3757, or e-mail alumni@nau.edu.

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