Creighton University - Bluejay Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

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Stadium Events are Preceded by AN EAGER CROWD of Push-ball enthusiasts start off the annual battle, as spectators kibitz and sip hot chocolate. DEFENDING THEIR TITLE, the sophomores shove their team into a strategic position, as the freshmen struggle to outwit the tlefense. TAKING OVER the lead, the freshmen succeed in leavmg the soph- omores in a stunned position, as last year ' s victors begin to lose. EMERGING VICTORIOUS, battered, and torn are the freshmen, who have finally succeeded in defeating the powerful sophomores. The freshmen, determined to break the traditional soph- omore win of the annual Push-ball game, emerged victori- ous at the end of the game. The chilly December day failed to cool anyone ' s spirits, least of all the Push-l)all sportsmen. At eight o ' clock Friday night, the Blue Jays met the U.S. Air Force Academy team on the basketball floor. The feathers flew, as the determined Blue Jays met the Falcons in an exciting game. The Creighton team won by a score of 56-49. This was the first Homecoining game for coach John J. Red McManus. who has held former coaching jobs in Iowa. This exciting Homecoming victory helped to inspire further hopes for the season ahead, and the detennination to make the season a meinorable one. The outcome of the game kept alive the enthusiasm that had prevailed during Homecoining activities earlier on Thursday and Friday. The end of festivities was marked by the Homecoming Dance at Peony Park. Highlighting the evening was the crowning of Carol Varnes, Queen of Home- coming, 19.59. As the last peals of laughter were heard in the ballroom, the colorful Homecoming became just another collegiate memorv. THE BONFIRE RAGES, and the once-beautiful floats, depicting Broadway scenes are consumed in the flames. 24

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Hilltop During Homecoming Fete CONGRATULATING HER SUCCESSOR is last year ' s queen, Kathy Stanosheck, as she presents Carol Varnes with a bouquet of red roses. OFFSTAGE are these members of the court: Patty O ' Callaghan, Mary Ann Ruppe, Sue Cody, Betty Jelen, Ellen Olson, and Adelaide Herbert. HEADING FOR PEONY PARK to practice marching are princesses Mary Schwinghamer, Chris Caligiuri, and Mary Ann Voeller. GUEST OF HONOR is Patti Neisius, Queen of Deglman Hall. Others seasted at the speaker ' s table are Patti ' s grandmother and mother; The Rev. Bernard .J. Hasbrouck. and Dennis Fanning. 23

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Noon Parade Activities OKLAHOMA w a s presented by Theta Phi Alpha and Delta Sigma Pi. Witness for the Prosecution was the contribution from the Law students. EAGER VOICES CHEER from the sidelines. Creighton ' s Homecom- ing Parade is also a very special event for St. John ' s Grade School. SHOWBOAT cruises along under the guid- ance of Theta Upsilon. Heglman Hall ' s Rock- efeller Center follows, with Queen Patti. A SMOLDERING vol- cano is the background for H u i O ' Hawaii ' s South Pacific. The Heart of Broadway took first prize for the Pharmacy School. LAST MINUTE PREPARATIONS in the wee hours of Homecoming morning — Working on the Theta Phi Alpha - Delta Sigma Pi float are: Bill Stromer, Marialyce Kileen. Mary P. Smola, Mary J. LeClair. On the float are Denny Barmettler, Joan Lubischer, and Frank Gartner. 25