Other Memories
Ron Britt, ’68
My favorite memories are the amazing entertainment. We had the pleasure of seeing so many talented performers during Homecoming, including Johnny Carson, Bob Hope, Johnny Mathis, Steve and Edie Gorme and Dionne Warwick.
Linda Renkenberger, ’63
My first KSU Homecoming was in 1960, my freshman year. Being on campus for only a few weeks, I learned right away the proper dress code to attend the game. Girls were in dresses/skirts, heels or flats and guys in suits or sport coats. A definite memory! At Homecoming 2022 girls sitting around me had on pajama bottoms.
Glenn Carroll, ’72
Football games, Homecoming parade and fraternity parties.
Linda Fifer, ’74, M.A. ’75
During the Flashes' winning football game that led to the Tangerine Bowl, I watched Jack Lambert make valuable plays, sitting near the 40 yard line. But my favorite was Grog, the Flashes' mascot at the time. Apparently, one of the ways Grog taunted the opposing team was to stick his tongue out at their fans. Unfortunately, the tongue was not attached and fell out of Grog's mouth. Part of the hilarity was Grog trying to ask for help to retrieve his tongue. The win was worth it!
Rob Brock, ’67
It was always building my fraternity's float for the parade down Main Street. We spent many hours for many weeks working on it, but always spent the night before on an all-nighter to finish the work. It was a bonding experience, and I cherish the memories to this day.
Sherrie Graham, ’74
My memories of Homecoming begin with the excitement and energy of the week. Getting ready for the game and being a part of the athletic department made it all worthwhile. I had the honor of being in a photograph that the Record Courier ran with an article that talked about tailgating at the stadium. Somewhere I have the photo in my album. The excitement of the students and their families coming the day before the game and on game day brings lots of joy and comradery.
Sherry Molnar Deibel, ’75, M.Ed. ’77
My friends and I loved going to the games. We especially enjoyed watching the cheerleading team. They were entertaining and performed physically challenging lifts. One of the cheerleaders looked similar to the Door's lead singer Jim Morrison. The Kent State team and cheerleaders kept us coming for as many games as possible.
Michael Hyduk, ’85
Shaking hands and receiving a a high-five from the grand marshal, the one and only Mr. Joe Walsh!
Kevin Pyle, ’77
In 1997, my brother (Class of 1967), my dad (Class of 1947) and I (Class of 1977) attended Homecoming together. My wife and I were also thrilled to meet Shari Hiller and Matt Fox from "Room by Room" which we watched regularly.
Marsha Frazier-Lord, ’74
In 1973, my best friend Shirley Waehner Pickton, B.A. ’74, B.S. ’75, and I were both on the Homecoming court. Our fathers escorted us across the field with Glen Olds, president, and Don James, coach. Jack Lambert was the linebacker for Kent State and went on to be the MVP and played for the Pittsburgh Steelers shortly after we graduated. The 70s were a great time to be at KSU. We had a lot of iconic characters. Both Nick Saben and Gary Pinkel went on to be head coaches after being players and assistant coaches to Don James. Those are the good ol’ days for sure!
Jeff Goyer, ’71
I signed up for a "computer" match for a homecoming date. It matched me with a girl from my hometown. We danced to Louis Armstrong. He was playing on a stage in the basketball gym. Kent always had first rate entertainment.