College of Emporia - Alla Rah Yearbook (Emporia, KS)

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Extensive homecoming' plans were in the making . . . a bonfire, a pep rally, a mystery play, a Pep Club luncheon, a Tur- key Day tussle with the Ottawa Braves, an alumni banquet, a Thanksgiving vespers. The stage was set for a week-end of gala festivities. Hand the GRADE Came Home! Of no little significance was the election of Queen Myers to preside over the 1937 Homecoming activities. Her befitting at- tendants included Alice Wells, Genevieve Stewart, Dorothy Slipsager and Elaine An- derson. Each year the five members of the mythical royalty are chosen by an all- school ballot on the basis of leadership, scholarship, character and beauty. The '37 royal court, true to requirement, reigned supreme. lIl'r'.w.w4'll I ll In Ii ill Students and grads were doomed to dis- appointment when unforeseen complica- tions altered the course of homecoming events. An unavoidable cancellation with the Ottawa eleven and inclement weather combined to dispel the hopes of a suc- cessful week-end, but even these did not serve to lessen the fervor of the dorm committees in charge of decorations. Ori- ginality and excellent workmanship were displayed by both houses in competing for the Presidentis coveted prize .... 1 vnu- Illlll ,.. l.1'lll. ., liff- .flfiuc ffl I' ul! 1,lf.'.w,- Unix i,lvl'Ill ' m

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During this period of routine and re- novation, social and athletic activities vied for first honors. The social committee sanctioned the purchase of a new radio- phonograph for use at the increasingly popular Mason gym dances. Kappa Theta came to the front with a successful formal dance, Chi Sigs entertained campus wo- men at their annual Puff and Pant Prom, Sophomores played the gracious hosts at S0den's with skating and dancing as di- versions, Alpha Beta Chi, not 'to he out- done, very efficiently provided their mark on the social calendar with a unique tacky party at the Inn. A slump in foothall wins, in the mean- time, prompted only increased enthusiasm 2 of the student hody. Rousing pep assem- hlies, team send-offs, joyful burials in Gwinn Henry cemetery-all are associated with the fighting spirit characteristic -of C. of E.'s gridiron Preshies. Victory over the Bulldogs of Southwestern partially atoned for the previous losses to Bethany and Wesleyan. The College elevcn looked with renewed hope toward a Thanksgiving victory over Ottawa.

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MESS-'TERM .. .licsultg f,onc1iL1sioix11z Disrupted plans for the Homecoming served only to elaborate the success of an enjoyable alumni-student reception at Ma- son Gymnasium. Presidents Gordon and Kelly efficiently officiated at the -corona- tion of Queen Myers, recognition of the aids, and the presentation of the decora- As the football season closed, C. of E. grid enthusiasts looked back over a season short on high scores, but full of hard- fought play. Outstanding was the Col- lege's league win over the Bulldogs. Mc- Pherson college proved to be the first vic- tims of Selves' team when the Red and Wllite registered a 14 to 0 count in their favor. Scarcity of veteran material made it necessary for Lester Selves, coaching his ' IV V e I 'W ta' f p g lu 1451: Q tion prize to Emporia Hall representa- tives. The vesper service presented 'the following day high-lighted not only the Homecoming activities, but the entire school year as well. This program marked the opening of Dean Daniel A. Hirschler's twentieth year of vesper services, new red and white satin stoles were introduced, special organ numbers and the ensemble Trumpet Voluntary featured the mem- orable occasion. 4 W Vluwlns 1.4'frl4' fur llrf'ln'r-.4111 In ill run 1 liullrlugs in ll-U II in first year at the College, to build from the ground up, most of the grid load being placed on an unusual crop of freshman material but backed by a mighty group of second and third year lettermen. In most games, Captain Wasson's aggregation clearly out-fought their opposition to emerge outclassed only in score points. 1