Louisiana State University - Gumbo Yearbook (Baton Rouge, LA)

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A JOY TO SELECT; A BEAUTY TO Darling nominees line up for their presentation at the preliminaries. Toni Whittinqton, Darling of L.S.U. for 1959. . Selecting the Darling is certainly a difficult, but pleasant, job. As a climax of the Christmas GUMBO Ball, the Darling and her Court of Beauties are presented. 1 f - --- ' - -

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FROM DOGS TO RULERS The military bands stands at atiention as the freshman flag is raised to begin the afternoon ' s ceremonies. Our coed vice president leads the applause for talent show winners. Lucky freshman girls are paired with two cadets for the crowning cere- mony, talent show and dance. J 25

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BEAUTY 1K ' TO CROWN Mertie Cate Barnes is assisted by her escort as she leaves the stage after the presentation. Tension mounts as the Favorites wait behind staqe to receive the envelopes which tell who ' s in the Court. Mr. Gene Quaw, director of social activities, gives a member of the stage crew some advice on decorating the huge GUMBO through which the court was presented. Before the Darling and her Court are presented, Sharon Lytle and Ray McCullough dance the story of a romance between Mr. Purple and Miss Gold.