Manchester College - Aurora Yearbook (North Manchester, IN)

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Treasure Island, May Day 1972, was kicked off Friday morning, May 5th, at the annual May Day Convoca- tion. Kirk Witmer, a senior at Simpson College, presented Just As 1 Am — Mark Twain . Assisted by his wife, the program reflected the characteristic wit of the famous personality. Balloons escaped from the balcony of the auditorium to launch the activities of the highlighted weekend. The Mini-trike race was the first competitive event of the day. Consisting of four women to a team, awards were made for fastest times and also for costumes. The Gold Diggers, consisting of Deb Hayn, Wendy Smith, Karen Beatty, and Melva Brewer, rode away with the prize for the fastest time. The creative dress award was won by Mary Miller, Jackie Frehse, Nancy Delagrange and Rean Donat, who called themselves the Captain ' s Kidds. Following the trike race was the tug-o-war down at the Kenopokomoco. The Freshmen women (with some extra help) won the event. The Kangaroo ball race was captured by the Junior girls. The Spartan Spoketacular took place at 3:30, the biggest event of the day. Run in record time, the grueling race covered 100 laps of the track or 25 miles. The winning team, sponsored by Snyder ' s IGA consisted of Paul Sibray, Dick King, Fred Bullock, Doug Nottingham, and Bill Koleszar. The events of the day were completed by a picnic behind the Union, a dance in the Union featuring the Murphy Brothers, and the Tri-Alpha presentation. Queen Mary Ellsworth is congratulated by Mrs. Helman. R H BH P ' mH im gg % ' - ' Ak] Jl Jim Hartman, Mike Studebaker, and Jim York compete for first place in the bike race. Melva tries for the record time. W L 24

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Barb Skillings zooms around the curves in the trike race. Jo Renbarger helps Mary Ellsworth with her apron after the Coronation. May Day 1972 Fred Bullock cathes Doug Nottingham as Paul Sibray takes oft to win the Spartan Spoketacular. Janet Straesser concentrates on bouncing across the finish line.

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The crowd seems to enjoy watching the exchanges during the bike race. mesmmmmik Wi Saturday, May 6th, on Treasure Island began early with the Little Theater rendition of Snow White and Rose Red . Corresponding to the plot of the original fairy tale, the actors performed their characterizations to the enjoy- ment of the crowd. Culminating week-long anticipation, the cor- onation heralded the 1972 Queen of the May. Honored with this coveted crown was junior Mary Ellsworth. Members of her court included junior queen candidates Peg Bell, Jo Renbarger and Cindy Eshelman; freshman attendant Colleen Wago ner; sophomore attendant Rean Donat; and senior attendant Karen Zimmerman. Hosting Grace College in the afternoon, non-conference, tracl meet, the Spartans crushed the visiting team with a score of 117- 37. Both Friday and Saturday evenings were climaxed by Tri- Alpha ' s musical presentation, You ' re A Good Man, Charlie Brown. Following Saturday night ' s performance, Skyp Gullette was featured in the Oaks. The week-end proved to be a pirate ' s chest of enjoyment, pleasure, and reunion for all who sailed to Treasure Island. The May Pole dancers doing their routine for the crowd. The May Day court waiting for the announcement of the 1972 Queen. . i • ir BBis ' ss- y «»U 25