Southeast Missouri State University - Sagamore Yearbook (Cape Girardeau, MO)

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G. W. Dean loosens up a tough Springfield line, as Cape moves on to smother the Bears 21 0 in Homecoming Victory INDIAN FOOTBALL VICTORY: SPRINGFIELD FALLS 21 0' Following the luncheons and receptions came the big game, complete with all those extras for that added touch of color -the cheerleaders, with their boundless energy, Cape's proudly stepping, golden-plumed marching band, and, as the lights dimmed, Chief Sag silhouetted in his rocky niche high above the field. Then-s-s-s-boom, the first kick-off! From that moment on, the crowd rarely quieted, as the Indians called out their best tactics against the Springfield Bears to add a brilliant 21-O victory to Cape's football history.

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. . .-- ' -.. , . . !-'-.f-i'1'i .. 'f' WINTER Winter rushed in amidst a flurry of early snow-everyone was astonished, and pleased. Adjustments were rapidly made: away went the vestiges of temperate autumn days, out came red mufflers, flowing endlessly behind red-nosed owners, sharp skates tracing their white designs over the silver ice, smoke-colored breath, rushing tirelessly from human mouths, dark, crisp nights, lasting forever among the snow-laden ter- races. The air of accomplishment permeated the academic atmos- phere. Classes were star-ting points for individual perusal, the library was filled, lectures, seminars, cultural programs became the places to attend, questions provided more ques- tions as arguing voices debated long into the cold, crisp nights. The academic challenge had, temporarily at least, become a reality. But then the bubble burst. Dances, sledding, basketball games, week-end parties again took precedence. As the sem- ester ended, students were again frantically perusing bor- rowed notes,' old test files were consulted for miraculous answers, coffee, eyestrain, and frustration became the order of the day-and night. The end found the college enveloped in a silence born of relief. The spring, everyone assured him- self, would be a welcomed relief. And for some, it was. H ,...,,.-