Augustana College - Rockety I Yearbook (Rock Island, IL)

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The Moving Finger writes; and, having writ, moves on . . . It writes of big things and small, some to be forgotten and some to be remembered as the years go by. In the perspective of the years the trifling things will fade and only the peaks will remain sharp on the horizon of memory. For Augustana students one of these peaks will be Homecoming, 1953. We will remember the heat of the pep rally bonfire on our faces, and the fun and hilarity of the traditional snake dance. The gallons of coffee consumed during the all-night float building; the parade and the beautiful weather; the packed stadium when we Mashed Milikin . Our cheerleaders with their inexhaustible amount of energy, and the excitement which accompanies the awarding of cups. The renewing of old friendships, and the closeness which comes from working together and being busy . And we will remember the solemn moments: the hush of anticipation before the impressive coronation ceremony when our Vi-Royalty Miriam and Dick were bestowed with their well- deserved honors; The peal of the tower bell; the candle light. Yes, The Moving Finger writes; and, having writ, moves on . . . , but memories of homecomings do not fade into oblivion. They are a part of the towers, the peaks that we will see when we look back on our years at Augustana.

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One — Two — Three — Four ! The sophomores indulge in their annual bit of sadism. The Augustana Band presents Indian Summer with Indians. With fall also comes intramural football, and the Bos and Osos at the line of scrimmage.

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HOMECOMING -THE SPIRIT OF AUGUSTAN A 11