University of California Los Angeles - Bruin Life / Southern Campus Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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' n.m%s Mary Rae MacArthur, Army-Navy Sweetheart, was escorted by Lt. Bill Godfrey to the top social function of the year, the Junior Prom. Forsetting the ' California dew ' are Jeanne Sidel, Alpha Chi, and Frank Smith, Beta, who decided to sit this one out. Irene Roberts, Tri-Delt; Louis HerbenhofF, Delta Sig; Mary Rae MacArthur, and Bill Godfrey are among the dancers swaying to the music of Freddy Martin.

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, CUK n f tO K P ' Planners of the Junior Promenade mel regularly to discuss the progress of the dance. Their integrated activities brought results. Highlighting the social calendar of Bruin fun- seekers was the traditional Junior Promenade which they rated as tops in campus entertainment. The event was dedicated to the spirit of the Lib- erty Scholarship Fund which was established for the rehabilitation and educational aid of service men returning after the war. Under the guidance of Laurel Jones, prom committee chair- man, success was achieved by the cooperation of several outstanding contributions to the prom. They were Phyllis Purdy, Constance Cooke, Jeanne Cloud, Peggy Lee Robertson, Gloria Lucas, Polly Egan, Carmen Farmer, Elayne Foster, Ed Graf, Ann Leifer, and Rick Rommey. Week- end festivities were launched by the preview show- ing of the movie Iron Major in Royce Hall Audi- torium. Following this, prom-goers adjourned to the house parties given by the various sororities and fraternities. Saturday night, however, was the gigantic dance held in Kerckhoff Hall. Top music makers under the baton of Freddy Martin, Leigh- ton Noble and Paul Martin provided background for the formally attired dancers. The theme of the dance was Christmas Carnival and was carried out beautifully by colorful decorations. Laurel Jones ' enthusiasm led to a swell prom. 83

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Some ycuUo In an attempt to avoid a tradition, the following junior class under the leadership of Jim Thayer presented an entirely new and exciting social affair. Tabbed as the Starlight Tropicana the romance of a summer night pro- vided an enchanting background. The dance was held on an artificial dance floor laid down between Kerckhoff and the Education Building with Bob Crosby and his DIxielanders providing the music. So as not to stray too far from the beaten path, the famous Hilgard house parties were again on the program. Gwen Symons was chairman of the event. Jane Rittcrsbachcr, Alpha Phi, spent many a long hour in the Red Cross office. Dory Jo McCulloch, Kappa, contributed her assistance in War Board Activities. Peggy Lee Robe rtson, Alpha Chi, achieved her laurel wreaths in Key and Scroll. Leon Cooper, ZBT, v as elected as Chairman of Cal Club. Received ensign ' s stripe. 85