Carthage College - Driftwood / Crimson Rambler Yearbook (Kenosha, WI)

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.giizrm-unmm ' Witulnlmmmumu r... . . - The cast practices the Fmalc for the Co-ed Show. ITI-rlcan now, fcllas, Tm sickly. The Senior Class float . . . winner of the larger division. Phi Mu Epsilon. Theta Chi Delta, Beta Beta Beta combine to win smaller division. The Festive Spirits Attracted Many Alums. Queen judy Ewig and her escort Don Piehl await the kick- Our queen rides in style. OH.

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Thursday night saw the Fresh in PtJV's at the bonfire. The Rednmn Chief led the night-time march around the campus. LEFT TO RIGHT Attendants jcm Mason, and Janenne Tam- bert, Queen Judy Ewigt Attendants Tiina Jukemaal, and Judy Ferron. Work day? We've been at it for two weeks! HOMECOMING Beginning the eventful 1959 Homecoming weekend was the traditional bonfire and pep rally on Thursday evening. Only the Fresh were privileged enough to wear their Pt st, although some did not think it quite the honor it was meant to be. Night was never so bright as the flames stretched their burning fingers to the cool air above, while illuminating Chief Carthogowickk Indian dance. Fresh- man skits were a new highlight for the evening Interest and enthusiasm soared as the cheerleaders led the group in some new cheers and helped them to relearn the old onest Following this everyone formed a snake dance that weaved through Memorial, across campus, and through Denhart to end pufhng at the Union. A perfect end for an exciting evening. Friday the doors opened as students streamed into chapel for the annual Homecoming Convocation. After a sentce and an address by Dr. Ernest D. Nielsen, Car- thage Alumnus, the big moment was at hand -- the crowning of the Queen. Escorted by the senior members of the football team, Wendy Olson and Mike Taylor, the homecoming court was introduced e jam Mason, Janeene Tambert, Tiina Jukhentaal, Judy Ferron - and the Queen of Homecoming 1959, Judy Ewig. But there was more to do and the students moved to the campus lawn for the Bag raising ceremony. Even the hBeaniest, got into the act as the rope-pulling contest ended in defeat for the Freshmen and an extended week of beanie wearingt Fin- ishing the last touches on the Heats and decorations came next as the annual Work Day began that afternoon. Rar- ing to have some fun after the tiring activities of the day, the co-ed show, Ko-ed Klose-ups featuring Kenosha Kut- outs, was the drawing card. Energy and time that had been spent for these periormances proved to be completely worth while. The show was a top-notch success with Dan Waehholz, Anita Kistner, Bob Reimers, and Sandy Brit- ten sharing lead honors.

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Come on and yell! Full hack Stan Truckcnbrod finds a. hoic in the Eureka line. Soon Some of Us Will Be Coming Back Homecoming Day! All the work of the past weeks moved slowly around the Carthage square. Only the judges knew the winners before half-time of the game in the afternoon. The senior class captured First place in both the class Heat and square decorations, and Beta Beta Beta, Phi Mu Epsilon, and Theta Chi Delta took first place in the organization Heat division. Despite the cold the game was a success with Carthage topping Eureka 26 to 0. Coming at haIf-time was the spec- tacular combined mass band parformance with the area high school bands joining the Carthage band on the The dance and the crowning of the Queen - a fitting climax to a wonderful Homecoming weekend. Field. On time passed until locators began ringing as the fellows came to take their girls to the uTwilight of the Gods. Moving ever the dance Hoor to the music of Spud Griffith, all agreed it was a beautiful dance. All things must be finished, but there was still more to look forward tor backwardj to. The night swallowed up coupled on their way to picnics or late dinners. Getting back to the dorms by two, the girls than heard the Turtle serenade, after which everyone quickly headed for a long-awaited rest. Thanks to the Student Council for a well-planned weekend.