Arizona State University - Sun Devil Spark / Sahuaro Yearbook (Tempe, AZ)

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During halftime of ASU-Colorado State football game, ASASU President Karl Wochner, with the aid of pom-pon girls Sandy Berry and Marilyn Webb, presented blankets and sprays of roses to Lt. Col. Mrs. Charles V. Clark and Mr. Mrs. Salvatore J. Gracy. A breezy banner invites visiting parents to tour the College of Architecture. Each college arranged a special display which spotlighted achievements of its students. Members of the steering committee gather for a buzz session to work out for traditional Parents ' Day. Under their astute supervision parents were treated royally during their campus stay. Members are: (clockwise) Merrily Staden, Judy Lay, Dean Bradford, Alan Warne, Leign Neary, Jon Elam (chairman), John Manier, Carol Ann Edwards, Charly Johnston, Carolyn Bates, David Wrath, Jeff Rold and Bonnie Crumb. 23

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Red carpet out As parents visited the campus David Wrath of the Steering Committee welcomes visiting parents as they embark on a bus tour specially designed to show the many aspects of a growing campus. Parents prepare for the busy day ahead as they register and pick up their name tags. Parents ' Day — the one day dorm rooms are clean — was attended by over 2,500 proud parents. The day began when registration was held in the Memorial Union Patio from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. After registration, walking and bus tours conducted by the steering committee commenced every 30 minutes, and at a special assembly in the new Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium, President Durham greeted the parents. Lectures, complemented by special displays, were given by representatives of the College of Liberal Business, Education, Engineering and Architecture. To climax the day ' s activities, ASU played Colorado State, and during the half-time ceremonies ASASU President Karl Wochner presented blankets to Lt. Col. and Mrs. Charles V. Clark of Scottsdale, for having the most children (plus Lt. Col. Clark) attending Arizona State University. Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore J. Gracy of Westbury Long Island, New York, were also presented blankets for having traveled the greatest distance, 2,900 miles, to attend Parents ' Day. 22

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Memorial Union - Hub of campus life Concerned with giving the student a sense of the Memorial Union had three main to direct its activities and facilities: Cultural Affairs, Social Activities and Faculty-Student On each floor there are lounges for relaxation and recreation. The center of the student activity, the Lower Lounge had an everchanging display of art treasures and during the winter months logs were burned in the lounge ' s fireplace. Eating facilities the University Cafeteria and Devils ' Den, a snack room, located on the ground floor. On the floor the Pagoda Room and the Corral, an eating area, are popular meal-time retreats. Recreation rooms on the lower level provide areas for billiards, bowling, table tennis and other games. Besides the barber shop, the State Press newspaper, Sahuaro yearbook and textbook rooms are located in the basement. The University Bookstore is situated on the main floor with a post office. On the second floor is the ballroom opening onto the Starlight Terrace, as well as committee rooms, Senate chambers and offices of Associated Students. MU Lower Lounge is a gathering place for an songfest. Costumed waiters serve a guest Oriental food in the Room. Mrs. Cecelia Scoular assists in the decorating of a table. 24