Dakota State University - Trojan Yearbook (Madison, SD)

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Kathleen Casey Becomes Second Triple inner When the judges named Kathleen Casey Miss General Beadle, 1967, she became the second Miss GBSC and the second Kathleen to don the crown. In addition, Miss Casey parallels her predecessor, Kathleen Bondesen, in two other ways, for she was also selected as the Most Talented Contestant and was named Miss Congeniality, sharing the congenial award with Judy Knutson. For her talent presenta- tion, Kathy sang an Italian love song entitled, Vor- I'61.,, The second annual Miss GBSC Pageant was held April 29. A luncheon was held in Zimmermann Hall at 5:30. Personal interviews by the judges preceded the pageant which was held in Kennedy Hall Audi- torium. Twelve lovely and talented coeds Vied for the coveted title. The semi-finalists included Jolene Headrick, Betty Wyant, Laura Dailey, Donna Frick, Carol Johnston, Victoria Trautman, Barbara Tastad, Jean Lorang, Judy Knutson, Vernietta Blume, Kath- leen Casey, and Sandra Merkle. Kathleen Bondesen, Miss GBSC, 1966, returned to her Alma Mater to crown the new queen. Special guest for the event was Debbe Molitor, the reigning Miss South Dakota. Master of Ceremonies was Dave Edwards. Vocalists included Linda Hotvet, Doug Soule, Roger Pamperin, Denis Ziebarth, and Dan Bohl. The pageant combo was directed by Dick Buck. The five-member panel of iudges included Maria Mushro, Enola Harrington, Gordon Fosness, Graham Thatcher, and Harold Widvey. A thrilled Kathleen Casey conversed with Debbe Molitor, Miss South Dakota, 1966, following the coronation ceremonies, Hqzzgzle TQll::l':rrg?ng9'Soeds lined the stage and smiled for the judges as Master of Ceremonies Dove Edwards sang the swim suit review

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K , -nn-.. QI, M T sf-M I GY Amid glittering snow flakes and crepe paper streamers, couples enjoy an evening of dancing and fun. The traveling trophy, earned each year by the organi- zation accumulating the largest number of Snow Week points, was awarded this year to Higbie Hall. Accepting the trophy for the men of Higbie was Lenny Burlage. Making the presentation was Shannon Christenson, presi- dent of the lnter-dorm Council. The royal couple danced amidst an atmos- phere of a winter wonderland. 195 any Holer and Heitkamp Don Sweetheart Crowns A surprised Delores Hofer and Bill Heitkamp were crowned 1967 Sweethearts of the Snow at the annual GBSC Sweetheart Ball. The couple was selected by the students from a field of ten candidates. The coronation climaxed a festive week of snow events.

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f 'r .- . W ali' we Royalty was at its height as Kathleen and her lovely Court of Fourth runnerup Victoria Trautman,.third runnerup, Miss Casey, Honor smiled for photographers Pictured above are Sandra Merkle Laura Dailey flrst runnerup, Donna Frick, second runnerup. Elegance was in order as the twelve semi-finalists took their stage positions during the evening gown review. Talent plays an important role in any Miss America- affiliated pageant. Below are the five finalists, pictured during the talent review. The talent selections included, from left to right: Kathleen Casey, vocal solo, Vorrie, Laura Daily, dramatic reading, Solo for a Saturday Night Guitar and The Gong of Time, Donna Frick, vocal solo, Second Hand Rose, Victoria Trautman, piano solo, VaIse in Gb Major, Sandra Merkle, vocal solo, Spoonful of Sugar.