California State University Long Beach - Prospector Yearbook (Long Beach, CA)

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SOMETHING TO CHEER ABOUT—A winsome quintet of 49cr Song Girls did much to boost the spirit of fans at Long Beach State College basketball games. The girls were quick to take advantage of each time out to provide entertainment—even performing on occasion to rhythmic hand clapping when no band was on hand. The Song Girls were typical of the ever-increasing school spirit at LBSC. From left, the girls are Linda Bush. Connie Sonntag, Sharon McMahan, head song leader; Yvonne Von Gulker, and Ralaine Ramer. School Spirit Joins Lon$ TOLLING THE VICTORY—The 49er cheer leaders found several occasions to ring the victory bell during the football season. Among the spirit sparkers were (from left) Charles Rams- berger. John Gingher. head yell leader: Gordon Getz. Ken Gib- son. and Dave Freeman. VICTORY DANCE—It may look like an original imitation of an Indian war dance, but it's really 49er cheer leaders and song girls expressing sudden happiness over a touchdown by a member of the LBSC football squad. The victory bell is in the foreground.

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HONORARY MEMBERSHIP—Johnny Johnston, member of the Long Beach State chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon, presents a plaque bestowing honorary membership in the local Teke chapter to the Four Freshmen. They were Teke actives in their college days. Looking on arc AV' President Lynne Winnik and Special Programs Chairman Marcia Kinney. CUTS A CAPER—Bob Flannigan, one of the original Four Freshmen, hams it up for a campus photographer. Four Freshmen In Jazz Concert SWEET HARMONY—Striking a harmonious chord, the Four Freshmen appear poised to em- phasize the next musical phrase. Men’s Gym Swings to Beat of Pop Singers A SELLOUT Crowd jam- med into the men’s gymnas- ium September 28 to hear the Associated Women Students’ annual jazz concert. Last year it was Cal Tjader—this year it was the Four Freshmen who thrilled those in attendance with their varied routines of song, joke, and ad lib. One of the original college pop singing groups, the Four Freshmen proved extremely popular with the local audi- ence. Combining instrumenta- tion with singing, and throw- ing jokes for spice, they had the rafters ringing with laugh- ter and applause. 15

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STIMULATING SPIRIT—Our happy band of cheerleaders demonstrate another original rhythmical routine as the band runs through a snappy version of the 49er fight song at a noon rally near the cafeteria. Rallies preceded football games as the cheerleaders and band, along with the song and flag girls, tried to boost the school spirit and build attendance at the 49er grid contests. Their efforts were rewarded, for the football squad came through with a good season. 3each State Student Body EVERYBODY YELL—Yell King John Gingher. a young man possessed with the belief that all 49er fans should express that support vociferously as directed, points an accusing finger at a silent student in the grandstands. LET ME HEAR YA—Hinting that his audience isn't responding as loudly as might be pre- ferred. Yell King John Gingher verbally whips the spirited fans to a louder pitch as Ken Gibson (left) and Dave Freeman lead a cheer.