Elmhurst College - Elms Yearbook (Elmhurst, IL)

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Homecoming — the days for the renewal of old friendships. Homecoming — the days when Elmhurst ' s grads return to the haunts of their college days and carry away new mem- ories of their old campus. Yes, at the top of the list of Elmhurst ' s traditions lies Home- coming, and this year ' s Homecoming was packed with traditional events. The Homecoming week-end of 1944, ap- propriately named E-Day, was held on October 20-21-22 and, in spite of wartime restrictions, was a complete success. There were three days laden with happiness, fun, and excite- ment for everyone from the lowly treshman to the oldest graduate; three days which were short-lived and then put away into our album of never-to-be-forgotten moments. The entire campus was a-flutter that Friday afternoon. Spotlights were placed before Old Her Highness, June Mulvey at the Homecoming Bonfire. Hall and Old Main. Strings of cut-paper leaves decorated the girls ' dorm, while the inhabitants of South Hall hoisted a sign bear- ing the theme of this year ' s Homecoming above the entrance of their domain. The Freshies , after having successfully guarded their huge pile of wood and boxes, poured oil over the top and down the side of the stack so that it would catch fire more easily that evening. And, one by one, the grads arrived. The festivities officially began early Friday evening, when the alumni gathered for their annual banquet in the Commons. Here they not only partook of a delicious meal, but also were given a chance to talk over old times and gossip about the changes which have taken place on the campus since their last visit. The Class of ' 48 ' s March of Freedom from the steps of the library to the bon-fire, followed the banquet. The first-year men concluded their march by tossing torches onto the oiled wood, and the traditional pep-rally began. Cheers were given, speeches were made; and then came the event that every- one had been awaiting breathlessly — the crown- ing of June Mulvey as Homecoming queen and the introduction of her court. The presentation of the Theater ' s annual revue under the direction of Professor Arends brought the first day ' s activities to a success- ful conclusion. This year The Code ot the West , an original musical comedy written by Merle Hansen, sophomore, was given. De- lighted by the show, the Homecomers went happily to bed. Bright and early Saturday morning, the All-Stars of South Hall defeated the repre- sentatives of the Alumni in their annual foot- ball tussle. Then followed a quick lunch and the trek to the football field to watch our Blue Jays battle the Cardinals of North Central in a thrilling game. 18