Northwest Missouri State University - Tower Yearbook (Maryville, MO)

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YULETIDE FESTIVITIES HANGING THE GREENS In impressive ceremonies, the annual Hanging of the Greens was presented at Residence Hall, Sunday afternoon, December 12. While Betje McKown read the story of the origin of our Christmas traditions, the ceremonies were enacted. The candles were lighted by Irma Jensen who portrayed the Spirit of Christmas. Members of the Dance Club pictured the merriment of the old timers as they showed in the dance how they decorated their homes for the Christmas season. Page CHRISTMAS BALL Midst the rays of soft light and the strains of music, the Christmas Ball was held Decem- ber 13, in the college gymnasium. The gym was decorated with blue and white streamers and white angels, and sprigs of mistletoe floated over head. The center of attraction was a large silver Christmas tree which was lighted in blue. Music was furnished by Brad Moore and his orchestra. Refreshments were served dur- ing intermission. 19

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REGISTRATION DAY Jerry Shell planning his seven and one-half hour schedule. No, no! Mr. Kensinger, please not Business Law. Come on chillen ' , let ' s dance, Registration is over. Boys Physical Ed line — no ivomen allowed. Time out for refreshments in the Bookstore. Housing approval for girls — telephone 7vum- bers available. Page 18

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WALKOUT DAY Just as everyone was about to give up hope, the long-awaited Walkout Day was an- nounced by the sound of the bugle. It was a good thing that the day finally arrived when it did, because it is doubtful whether the frayed nerves of the freshmen could have stood another false alarm. After all the freshmen were collected, they were paired off, rushed into line, and started on the long jaunt through town. The line was halted several times so that several of the boys could be relieved of the top part of their scalps, and a few mustaches were re- moved. Some very good demonstrations of buttoning and jitterbugging were also given when the crowd reached Main Street. Then everyone proceeded to the college pond for the traditional dunking where someone made the mistake of throwing in an upperclass- man. The boys were then introduced to upperclass rawhide in the belt line, and the girls scrambled to find their shoes which had been thrown in a pile. After this excitement, the whole student body enjoyed a picnic in College Park, with the exception of a few freshmen boys who had difficulty in sitting down. In the afternoon some of the freshmen were given a golden opportunity to display their talents in the afternoon program at the Tivoli Theatre. Walkout Day was completed in softly lighted Room 114 in the Administration Building, where tired but happy, fellows and girls danced to the melodic strains of Brad Moore ' s orchestra. Page 20