Drake University - Quax Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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Cheers! In September, 'lhe Drake cheerleading squad invited cheerleaders from nearby high schools 'io come 'lo Drake fo a cheerleading clinic. The Drake cheerlead- ers had previously demonsiraied cheering mefhods ai- high schools and this year expanded 'the program. Cheerleaders from I8 high schools aH'ended 'rhe clinic 'lo learn new cheers and ways fo build school spirit Each feam gave the 'Pop cheer of iheir school. ln rhe evening, the cheerleaders were gues+s at the Drake- South Dakota S'ra+e 'Football game. DRAKE HOSTS HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS COEDS CHOOSE MOST ELIGIBLE BACHELOR The Most Eligible Bachelor on Campus was chosen at the Bachelor's Party, the first all-University dance of the year. Q To limit the field, coeds attending the dance cast their votes for one of the 10 contestants nominated by various campus organizations. The bachelors carried on a vigorous campaign and the Lefty Anderson is presenred with 'ihe Most Eligible Bachelor 'trophy ai' the 'First all-University dance. Winner was Lefty Anderson, as shown by the pictures, a shy bachelor. One of the prizes awarded the most eligible bachelor was a date with coed Kaye Cunningham, a runner up in the 1957 Miss Iowa contest. These coeds seem 'ro approve of the choice and he seems io be enjoying their approval.

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l 1 l The line forms ai' 'lhe rear. These are some of The coeds 'l'ha+ weni- 'Harough rush in Seprember. The sororifies pledged I25 coeds. Ninely men were pledged fo frafernifies during formal 'Fall rush fhis year. WeIl! ls 'l'his 'Phe women's gym or a shoe rummage sale? l wonder if any are my size? Check your shoes and guns al +he door. The freshman sock hop oFfers an evening of co-recre- aiion before classes begin.

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March The begmmng of an evenf +he firsl- Drake Hugh School Band Nxghi' was held nn Sep'I'ember Here some of l'he bands ga'l'her 'l'o march onfo 'lhe field a+ 'lhe half of 'lhe Drake Sou'l'h Dalco'l'a S'la'l'e foofball game