Catholic University of America - Cardinal Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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Some novel icleas . . . A long-standing tradition, Homecoming, is antici- pated by both undergraduate and alumni. Though pri- marily geared to the alumni. the present CUites join in the festivities. Campaigning for Homecoming Queen exhibited some novel ideas, The posters featuring the candidates were strikingly different. The princesses were formally pre- sented at a mixer sponsored by the seniors and again on the steps of McMahon. A rocket was launched, an ambulance arrived, and honor guards appeared at princesses were introduced. Friday Hnally dawned: many classes were 'ignored' as everyone prepared for the big dance. The Corona- tion Ball was held at the Sheraton-Park Ballroom. Vfith the Brennan Rifles forming an honor guard. the court and its escorts descended the stairs. Finally the winning candidate, Kathy Thomas, stood at the head of the stairs. On Saturday, the Rector's Brunch was followed by the Float Parade. This year. the cavalcade wound its way through Brookland and, surprisingly enough. reached the stadium intact. Sigma Beta Kappa spon- sored the winning float. For the first time in many years, the spirits were not dampened by rain. The Soccer game which followed was won by the CU booters. A cocktail hour preceded the banquet at which Gen- eral Alfred Gruenther was awarded the Cardinal Cib- bons Medal for distinguished service to the University. The Alumni Distinguished Service Award was presented to Dr. Josephine Callan of the Speech and Drama De- partment. The dance following the banquet rounded out a perfect weekend and after a day of rest, we were almost ready to return to classes. At the University Theatre, we find Midsummer lVl'CIl7f'S Dream, a helter-skelter of inconsistent lovers, a bewitched queen, and a transformed peasant, enjoy- ing a successful run. To see this turmoil grow into an ordered pattern is as magical as Puck's changing a man into a donkey. Unlike this, however, the transforma- tion does not occur within a few minutes. It starts when try-out notices are posted, performances con- sidered. and call-backs take place. The real beginning is the day the student finds his name listed among the members of the cast. A play needs not only a director and actors to achieve unity, but also a costume designer, a set designer, and a lighting technician. The harmonious working to- gether of all individuals concerned makes it possible for the play to reach its dress rehearsal and performance stage. Costumes, lights, sound, and actors blend to- gether to create the magic of the theatre where illusion is reality and reality a midsummer night's dream. The gaily decorated ballroom of Bolling Air Force Base was the scene of this year's Military Ball. Can- didates were chosen by the members of AFROTC, and from those nominated, Janet Sweeney was chosen as Queen. At the dance, the appointments of oflicers for the year were announced. After a carefree evening of dancing, all reluctantly returned home, After a week- end of recovery, we were hit with the reality of pre- vacation papers and quizzes, after which we could look forward to the brief reprieve granted by Christmas vacation.