Southern Illinois University - Obelisk Yearbook (Carbondale, IL)

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,-44 knife-g.af--fu, E ' I- ,, Homecoming queen candidates pose on the University lawn The election that determined which would wear the crown for a pre-election group picture. In the foreground is Jane was the largest in school history, with 2231 votes mst Also Curry, who won the honor. In the back are Pat Bruce, Kay at stake were freshman Student Council posltlons 'Ill class Sue Eadie, Jo Ann Hortin, Lois Kalla and Dot Hamilton. officer posts and the chairmanship of the 1957 Spring Testnal Alumni return for nostalgic visitg spirit soars despite football defeat Southern lost the Homecoming game, but it didn't daunt Southernis spirit. The stadium over- flowed despite temporary stands behind the goals. Crowds thronged to watch the parade along University street, too. And it was the best managed, fastest moving parade in history. Although . usually forgotten in the rush of activity, many alumni returned to campus for a nos- talgic two days. There were special meetings and re- ceptions, but for the most part, alumni were spec- tators, looking in, reliving days of participation. It Wouldn't be Homecoming without a Girl's Rally mum. The yellow flowers, trimmed with maroon ribbon, have become a tradition for the football game-and make money for Girl's Rally charity, too. is S

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Homecoming brings a flurr of activity Homecoming swung into high gear with a kick-off assembly in MacAndrew Stadium Thursday morning. Bob Etheridge made a stirring spirit speech, and highlights of the weekend to come were pre- sented. The tempo held through the weekend's full schedule. Freshmen shed their green beanies, burning them or tucking them away as souvenirs, at a bon- fire rally Friday night before the Homecoming play. Dr. Morris led them in the freshman oath, and Pat Elder and Jerry Singleton were elected Mr. and Miss Freshman. Other candidates were William Metlay, y Jack Mitchell, Jim Whittenberg, Brenda Bush, Danelle Sedlack, Yvonne Anton and Mary Alice Carnaghi. The mysterious King Menes and his entourage appeared to conduct queen's coronation Thursday. Homecoming is a lot of fun, but it's a wearying affair, especially during those last hours at late Saturday breakfast. The British suspense drama, Night Must Fall the wheelchair confined hostess. Others in the by Emlyn Williams, was the Homecoming play. cast were Harriet Saxe, Dick Hunsaker, Sugar A rather obvious mystery, the play concerned a Beninatti, Linda Adams, Joe Embser and Phyllis former be1lboy's scheme to murder his patroness. Ragsdale. Dr. Archibald McLeod directed. jerry Van Dover played the bellboy, Jan Davis H A '71-x W. W. Vandeveer, an SIU alum- Queen Jane Curry flips a coin to start the Homecoming nus, presents a pair of Salukis as football game. Standing by are the opposing team cap- mascots to the student body. tains, a game official, and her escort, A1 Rodgers. 26

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Salukis score 4 Wins, 5 losses in football It was an up and down season for the Salukis in football. By season's end, the team had tallied four wins, five losses, and a tie for third in the IIAC. Southern was really outclassed in only two games-the encounters with Central Michigan, by far the best team SIU met this season, and Washing- ton. SIU played good ball against Central, jumping into an early lead before Podoley and company put their football machinery into high gear to win 32-13. SIU's poorest performances were the 21-7 loss at the hands of Western Illinois in the Homecoming game and the 21-'7 defeat by Illinois Normal. On the better side were Southern's 40-O win over Illinois Wesleyaii, the 32-0 victory over Eastern Illinois, and the 26-20 loss to Bradley-the most ex- citing game of the season, although a loss. Injuries, especially in the backfield, hurt the Salukies throughout the year. Outstanding player was Carver Shannon, a sophomore, who was one of the nation's top ten scorers, and who was named the IIAC's most valu- able player. '56 FOOTBALL SQUAD FRONT Row: Al Kawal, head coach: Gene Krolak, Ed Hayes, jim McCann, Dave Wlieeler, Marion Rushing, Bill Norwood, Tim Bowers, Bill Spratt, captain: Ranette Lewis, john Abromovitch, Robert Batura, John Celch, Robert Burns, Carver Shannon, Bill Miller, Bob Franz, line coach: Don Burke, backfield coachg Ben The Salukis went on television when they played Wasliingtoii, and the Union threw a tv party. 28 Southern's marching band, 100 strong, performed at nome games putting on a special demonstration for the Homecoming game. New this year were formations coordinated with the card section.