Augsburg College - Augsburgian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Red, gold, and brown autumn leaves form a kaleido- scope of color . . . the Homecoming season returns to the Augsburg Campus. ''Under the big Top is the theme for the week and clowns appear on campus house decorations, in the parade, and at the pep-fest. Giant mums deck some members of the audience as tension mounts at the Homecoming Coronation ceremo- nies. Dan Peterson stars in the Clown Who Forgot How to Laugh” . . . and then-as Sentimental Journey” is played, the royal court in apricot gowns are escorted on stage. A trumpet fanfare sounds as Mike Arndt proclaims Becky Gisselquist as queen . . . Vicki Mellum places the traditional symbol upon Becky’s head as she accepts a bouquet of roses and reads the royal proclamation. Homecoming . . . more than memories and old friends . . . it’s laughter . . . tears and the spirit of enthusiasm. Alumni and students look to the future together as the Urness Tower cornerstone is laid ... Receptions, a church service, and alumni honor’s convo, and an appearance of the Augsburg Band and Homecoming royalty at the First National Bank Plaza add variety and pace to an exciting week. Booster buttons read Tame their Gusto”, the theme for football game with Gustavus College . . . crisp winds blow . . . the Augsburg team tastes defeat... as the referee sounds and the final gun — Homecoming ’66 draws to a close ... Spinning and twirling in her attempt to make the clown laugh. Kay Page is framed by twinkling stars and bright balloons. .. and the prize for house decorations goes to... Delta House.” Vivid stage makeup and a floppy, colorful clown suit transform Dan Peterson into the clown who forgot how to laugh ... 25

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Surrounded by homecoming royalty, guests and construction. Dr. Frederick Shiotz speaks at the cornerstone laying... Arms ofPsi Omega Chi members support their homecoming float. Ringmaster Mike Arndt presents the clown who forgot how to laugh. VA

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CHRISTMAS Beginning the holiday season’s activities at Augs- burg, the Christmas Buffet was held in Si Melby Hall, specializing in traditional Scandinavian delicacies. The Secret Sis Revelation Party featured local modeling and wardrobe techniques, followed by an opportunity to dis- play artistic talents in wrapping gifts. Story books were eagerly donated by Augsburg Women Students to be used at the Children’s Christmas Party. A Santa Claus provided entertainment while community children in- volved in Augsburg’s Children Groups selected their own present. Amusement was enjoyed by students and faculty in the festive decoration of trees in the Faculty Lounge. The French Club added to the gaiety by sponsoring a holiday play. Augsburg’s Choral Club presented a con- cert for neighbors at the Midland National Bank. Music spirited the campus as the orchestra and the choir com- bined performance of selections from Handel’s Messiah.” Lorraine Pederson tapes up her book at the Secret Sis Party. 26 Affixing tinsel, Karen Larson decorates the Si Melby tree.