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

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Kangaroo Court provided' the scene of the forming of some Following the judicial ritual of Kangaroo Court, a dance in the intimate and lasting friendships. Devore Campus Center was a setting for new friendships. NEW FRIENDSHIPS MADE in New relationships grow, and by December and the Christmas The p0I'Ch of Dun1apHa11, famous f0I' it? romance filled COFHQFS Formal the girls are invited to initiate new acquaintances. will serve C. of E. friendships for many more evenings.

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One of the highlights of the Orientation Week activities is Kangaroo Court. Tom Smith, Student Body President, presided as judge, with able assistants to represent both the freshmen and the upperclassmen. Verdicts were reached on the grave felonies committed by various delinquent freshmen as they failed to wear beannies, or were quilty of the worst offence -- being a FRESHMAN. They did have the opportunity to defend themselves, however, with Andy Klein serving as their spokes- man. As punishment for their misdemeanors, they were assigned to such jobs as weeding the ceme- tery, scrubbing the bell, or doing special tasks to support the Fighting Presby football team, Valerie Goodwin waves a threatening weapon at disobediant freshman who stood bravely as the upperclassmen unanimously proclaimed Guilty . Emcee, Max Pickerill, talks with Coach Stromgren about the anticipated football season.

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DEVCJRE CAMPUS CENTER COMPLETE The first building to be opened in the campus building program was the Devore Campus Center. It was officially available in January, 1966 to provide cafeteria facilities. lt now provides a seminar room, the Fireside Loungegthe ballroom, Pete's Parlor, the campus bookstore, the Presi- dent's Dining Room and a lounge area. It is in this building that students congregate for a cup of coffee before class, a quick game of pool after dinner, or a few hours of uninterrupted study in the lounge.