Clemson University - Taps Yearbook (Clemson, SC)

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Flames and beauty pleased the audience as this lovely Miss exhibits her many talents. HE FRRNK HOWARD 5HDW The impersonation of Frank Howard by Tatum Gressette was one of the more entertaining skits. Margaret Thompson was crowned Miss Tigerama while Joan Miller, Ken Powell, and Angus McGregor look on. The Tiger Tones, a well-known group around campus, were well liked by the audience and received a big round of applause. 29

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The fourth annual production of Tiger ama be- gan with Pre-Tigerama which consisted of a pep rally and an exhibition by the band. This was just a warm-up for the things to come. The stage on the field in Memorial Stadium brought forth comedy, satire, and humor as Clemson ' s hidden talent was unveiled. Dialogue, greasepaint, script, strode lights, front stage cen- ter, and curtain call became familiar words to participating students. A little bit of Broadway was the result of many long hours of planning, practice, and hard work, all of which led to a howling success. Delta Kappa Alpha fraternity presented a skit entitled Mr. Football, The Frank Howard Show. The Tigertones featured a variety skit based on the Ed Sullivan T. V. show. The trophy for the best skit was presented to the Naturals who thrilled the audience with their singing. Many performances by individuals and groups added to the gala occasion. The highlights of Tigerama were the crowning of Miss Tigerama and the fireworks display. Nancy Edwards crowned Co-ed Margaret Thomp- son, who was elected in a campus-wide election, to the coveted position. A brilliant display of fireworks, which gave the audience sensations of the exotic, ended the show. The fireworks are always pretty and exciting for everyone to watch. Fireworks, Skits, Combos . . . Tigerama Highlights Much credit must be given to the men back stage. Without their help in lighting and sound Tigerama could not be. 28

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Miss Diane Taft was crowned Homecoming Queen while student body president, Angus McGregor, and C. D. A. president, Dick Harvin, looked on. Beautiful displays, spectacular fireworks, gor- geous girls, enjoyable dances, and victory com- bined to make a perfect Homecoming weekend. Tigerama got things underway Friday night with well-planned skits and an out-of-this-world fire- works display. Each skit was judged by a trio of judges, who selected the Naturals, a group of four Clemson men, for first place. Couples then rocked until 1:00 a.m. to the music of Clyde McPhatter and the Drifters. After the dance there were frat parties and houseparties. Saturday dawned a crisp, cool, perfect, fall day for football. Clemson trampled the unpredictable U. N. C. team to the tune of 24-0. During the halftime activities, Miss Diane Taft of Myrtle Beach was crowned Homecoming Queen. She rode a beautiful float built by the Numeral So- ciety, a social fraternity on campus. The Saturday night dance featured the smooth and dreamy music of Richard Maltby and his orchestra. Be- fore we knew it the weekend was over and the Clemson Men had to say good-bye to their dates. It was Sunday afternoon; Homecoming was just a memory, but a well-enjoyed one. Floats, Beauties, The Game . . . Homecoming Weekend The Bengals are led on the field by a cannon blast, a roaring crowd, and the Tiger cheerleaders. The Clemson Tiger, Steve Morrison, gives the Pershing Rifles a last-minute check before they make their Homecoming appearance. The Taps beauties were presented to the student body and spectators during the halftime of the game.