Alma College - Scotsman Yearbook (Alma, MI)

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HOMECOMING Gray skies and damp weather seemed only to heighten enthusiasm for all the activ- ities of Homecoming, 1941, from the bon-fire to the concluding dance. Coming in a years of first fthe new chapel having been dedicated only the week beforej, this year marked the end of the first half century of Alma College homecoming programs. To whip plans into shape for the event, a committee was formed, consisting of: Prof. C. Carney Smith, Chairman, Lee Clack, Vice-Chairman, Miss Smith, Miss Ardis, Prof. Ewer, Ruth Kolvoord, Ralph Brown, and Jack Heimforth. The Homecoming Queen chosen from the freshman girls was Bad Axe's Norma Hass. Her court consisted of Barbara Pettyiohn, Shirley Sharpe, Dorothy Champ, Barbara Van Giesen, Isabelle Purdy and Pat Williams. The brave college organizations drove their floats through the drizzle Saturday morning, bolstered spiritually by the Kiltie Band and all the trappings of the floats. Phi Phi Alpha pulled down first place with a hillbilly motif, The Martins and Coys Phi-udin, followed in second palce by Alpha Theta, which chose to represent its crest. This year's homecoming luncheon was as crowded and as entertaining as ever, with the initimitable Scotty Purves piping the band to their places much to the delight of everyone. lt was a fine build-up for the Adrian-Alma game in Bahlke field, for Alma mowed down her opponents with effective steam-roller tactics, ending the game with a score of 46 to 6. After the game, everyone proceeded to Wright Hall for a sociable treat of coffee and doughnuts. Fulfilling the purpose of communion with friends old and new, the different frater- nities and sororities of the campus held their annual formal dinners. One of the most unforgettable dances of the year, the Homecoming dance had an unusually good attendance. Its guests enjoyed the music of Howdy Mack's orchestra and some very intriguing decorations by the art department from 8:30 until 11:30. All good things must end, as we are told in the Good Book, but this event of 1941, with its renewal of all acquaintances and old traditions will surely remain one of the very bright spots in the history of Alma College. HOMECOMING QUEEN AND , HER COURT A vw Reading around, left to right: Shirley Sharpe Barbara Van Geison Dorothy Champ 'HW' Barbara Pettyiohn Isabelle Purdy and Pat Wiliams. 41377 In Center: Queen Norma Hass 107

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CAMPUS DHY The two highlights of the 1941 Campus Day combined the old and the new, the old being the coronation of the Queen of Scots, the new, and never to be repeated, being the cornerstone laying ceremony of the new chapel. The day was planned weeks in advance, with practically every student and faculty member contributing to some part of the day's program. At 9:00 A.M., the Phis, defending softball champions, and the Independents battled it out for the championship, with the Phis being victorious. After this warm-up, teams composed of faculty members and students competed in a softball game. Spectators were enabled to divide their time between the game and the finals of the tennis and archery tournaments. Preceding the usual informal picnic luncheon in the college grove, the freshman avenged former defeats by coming out on top in the Frosh-Soph tug-of-war on the Pine River. Dr. Samuel E. Forrer, chairman of the Board of Trustees, was selected to speak at the symbolic rites connected with the laying of the cornerstone of the chapel, which was to be the future center of Alma religious life. After this ceremony, there was the coronation of the 1941 Queen of Scots, Betty Dugal, and her court, Marion Hass, Lois Goldie, Sally Reed, Betty Thomas, Jeanne Speerstra, Vera Pitcher, Mary Goodwyn, and Mavis Harrison. Queen Betty was crowned by her predecessor, Gene Lewis, after which there was a short program of songs and dances. After a baseball game between Alma and Michigan State's B team, dinner was served at Wright Hall early enough to allow the dance festival to be held in Bahlke Field iust at sunet. Entitled Petticoat Rule, is depicted in dance form the election campaigns of some of the creatures in the animal kingdom. The band, under the direction of Professor Ewer, furnished the music for the dances. The day was ended by a dance in honor of the queen and her court in Memorial Gymnasium at 9:00 o'clock. CAMPUS DAY QUEEN AND HER COURT T09