Central Michigan University - Chippewa Yearbook (Mount Pleasant, MI)

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Cheerleader Jack Forsythis bugle blast inaugurates the Homecoming pep rally. Many tedious hours were spent in Wightman Garage, where tht ZXZE and the Pi Kappa Phis built their 'Hoat. By noon 0f Homecoming Day, the Central campus was Elled to capacity with young and old, all anxiously awaiting the paradei which materialized as a pageant of colorful floats and snappy bands. There was a shift of people to the football field to watch the Central gridders and the Huskies of Northern Illinois go through pre-game warm-up drills. SSSsss BOOM! and with the kickofiF the annual Home- coming game was well on its way to success. During half- time of the football game, Homecoming Queen Sue Smith was crowned by Dr. C. L. Anspach. To highlight the after- noon, Centralis eleven pancaked rival Northern, 52 to 12. The finale of the 1957 Homecoming program was the Saturday night Queenk Ball, which sealed an eventful weekend. Central Wim and Sue Smith Reign; The regal smiles below belong to the members of the Queenk Court. The royalty includes Pat Archey, Claudia Lomerson, Queen Sue Smith, Judy Smith, and Ruth Ann Kent. TKE waltzed away with the Boat award with their tiChips Strum to Victoryfi

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Traditional queen, Miss Elvira Scratch, is perched high on her throne and Carried around the held by her faithful followers, the Campus Vets. themember When is the Homecoming theme, and thc TekEs idea to fly over Northern Illinois wins the house decoration contest. Homecoming . . . the Alumni Return It was that time of year when all roads led to Mount Pleasant. The hold grad? returned to view the 1957 edition of Central Michigan College, re-establish old acquaintances, marvel at the new structures, End out how the good-ole fraternity 0r sorority were doing, andJ perhaps, relive a few memories. It was the undergraduatesi day, also. Flourishing house decorations all proclaimed mayhem for the visiting Huskies of Northern Illinois. The Homecoming parade featured brass bands, colorful floats, and a drill team. Clubs and organizations started parties and activities on Friday night and festivities continued until Sunday morn- ing. Jim Strohmer led the Booster Clubhs Chippewa maidens through an authentic war dance at the pep rally before a large gathering of chilly students. A festive atmosphere per- vaded everything from the pep rally to the football game. If only that man hadnlt been there, the Chip7s Bill Antico might have added another touchdown to the Homecoming Victory. Jim Strohmer recreates an authentic Indian dance at the pep rally.

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One of the largest crowds to witness a CMC football game saw Pres;dent An.maCh crown SM: Smlt'h as Queen Of the 1957 Home' Queen Sue was presented with a gift from the students by Dick Comlng festlwtlcs. The cornatlon cllmaxed the half-tlme ceremomcs Peters Stuant Body President on a crisp, Sunshiny afternoon Dr. J. W. Foust watches the regal rite. : '