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

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HOMECOMING -THE SPIRIT OF AUGUSTAN A 11

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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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WINTER WEATHER, CHRISTMAS, AND FINALS Among college presidents who know comics best — it ' s looney Tunes two to one. Carin Conradsen reigned as Santa Lucia. Tomtegubban presents Dr. Arbaugh with a friend to keep him company now that George is engaged. And the snows came. Now you are wearing your winter coats, mittens and boots. You have been home at least once since your first arrival, probably at Thanksgiving, and are looking forward to the Christmas holidays. Before you go, however, there is the Smorgasbord, a couple of basketball games, and the Christmas party with the crowning of Santa Lucia. Now you have returned after Christmas. Everyone is wishing you a Happy New Year and you are worrying about finals. You have papers and projects due, and things are hectic for about three weeks. At last finals and formals are over, the new semester has begun, and you settle back once more into some semblance of routine. You are drinking more coffee just to keep warm, and tomorrow you wake up and find everything covered with sparkling white snow. So, button up your overcoats; spring is on the way. 12 5 ' i f