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

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Popular Patty Leaves Her Job OFFICE GAL NO MORE—Patty is shown at her desk in the Activities Office before resigning, where her friendly smile greeted students and visitors daily. DEAN Lois Swanson’s con- genial and efficient secretary, Patty (Mrs. Richard) Hugen, left her position January 8 for a more important assignment —motherhood. Mrs. Hugen’s little girl en- tered the world January 14 at Community Hospital. Thus the popular Patty began her new “career,” being a mother. The friendly Patty’s smiling face is missed by students— but now she’s raising a student of her own. PROUD MOTHER — Mrs. Patty Hugen beams as she holds Theresa, contem- plating the little girl's future.

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 gain Wins Acclaim PERT BEVERLY—Pretty Beverly Miller, winner of many trophies in national baton-twirling competition, served as Long Beach State's first drum majorette. The high-stepping freshman is a graduate of Lakewood High School, and has been considered one of the top baton-twirlers in the nation for several years. EXPERT IMITATION—When the 49cr Marching Band paid a tribute to Rodgers and Hammerstein during a football halftime show last fall, their representation of a Surrey with the Fringe on Top” was tops. 19 MUSIC MAKERS—The 49er Marching Band did okay just making music—but that wasn’t enough. They formed giant musical instruments at a halftime show.

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Leading Lads Compete for Lasses’ Votes Campus Dandies Vie for ‘Diamond Jim’ IT MAY have been the fellows who were seeking the title, but it was the gals who benefitted from the Diamond Jim campaign. Seven of the dandiest dudes on campus donned diamond stick pins and high silk hats and spent five days (officially) striving to impress the campus lovelies with their charm, poise and other attri- butes. For the first time an independ- ent—Phil Barra—won the crown. Sponsored by the enthusiastic campaigners from the dorms, Bar- ra came out on top of the record ballot. A student teacher, Barra’s am- bition to be named the favorite of the females was enhanced when the dorm residents staged a spontan- eous torchlight parade on his be- half. Other leading lads on campus who sought the title were Rich Boulden, Bob Burgess, Bob Brew- is, Burt Swart, John F. Johnston, Allen Dennen, and John Gingher. RINGERS—When it came to seeking the female vote in the Diamond Jim campaign, it was no holds barred for the fraternity men sponsoring candidates. Members of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, campaigning for John Gingher. even tried masquerading as females to spread the word of their candidate's renown. There was something strangely masculine about their appearance however, and the gals were the first to know it. BARRA PLENTY OF SPIRIT—Independent Phil Barra waged a spirited campaign for the Diamond Jim Crown. It was still unknown as late as the Prospector deadline if the rumor was true that the dandy laddy had supplied some of his campaign spirit to the fair 49er lassies before they got to the voting booth. Regard- less of how. it was apparent by the returns that they had the spirit. SWING OF THINGS—Smiling Bev Melding gets an easy swing ride from Terry Carter, hardworking campaigner for Tau Kappa Epsilon's Bob Burgess. The swing was one of the many gimmicks employed by the lads seeking the Diamond Jim crown as they sought the support of the little ladies.