Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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Centennial Means Float Building The centennial celebrations on November 20 confronted the ASOSU and IFC counsels with a special problem—float building. Because of the lack of experience, completion of the floats occurred the day before the centennial parade. The school's band also filled the parade with brilliant color and sound. As memories of centennial parades, speakers and concerts fade away so does the art of float building for another 100 years. 25 I

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Speakers The Morse and Packwood race for the Senate brought both men to our campus. They did not stir as much student activity as Tom Gun, Student Body President at the University of Washington, who caused the Greeks to lose their apathy. He was safely escorted off the campus by the police. November 14 was the date for the resistance. A small group formulated in the ballroom and a much smaller group turned in their draft cards. 24

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Highest Bonfire Yet! Dull cymbal garbage can lids, shrill trumpets, wooden blocks snapping and cans rolling on rough pavement brought an atmosphere that was synonymous with homecoming. Drenching rain and soaking feet are an added specialty at OSU which never dampens the spirits of the parade. The rooks added to the enthusiasm with the highest bonfire yet. 26