Illinois College - Rig Yearbook (Jacksonville, IL)

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LEAF-RAKING According to long-standing tradition, Illinois College celebrated its annual leaf- raking day. “Gee, aren't traditions won- derful?’’ Each group and the captains started out with much vim, vigor and vitality. But after a few minutes of hard manual labor, the slaves cut loose. All worked hard to get their sections raked, but after a few minutes of horseplay the campus had that “lived-in” look. Every- one seemed to gather by the pile near the coffee stand and started throwing everyone else in. Yes, even “Hoop” Hen- ricks was tossed in after an hour chase. One of the office secretaries got a taste of fresh fall leaves too. All of those who had broken their backs, fingers or toes, or had gotten a leaf in their hair got tickets to the I. C. annual leaf-raking dance held atthe old gym. After a traditional Baxter meal, with our braces and crutches, we who were physically able hobbled over to the gym to climax the day by dancing to Jimmy Conlee and his orchestra. ‘Aren't traditions wonderful?” — but, “Oh, my busted, aching -krC. back.” «17

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WINTER AT I. C. Ear-muffs and heavy coats were brought out, then shed, and once again brought out. When it was warm, we thought of spring, but when we had to shiver, we wished there were snow to make it look like the winter it felt like. But while the snow was with us, the cam- pus witnessed many a hurled snow-ball and a washed face. Federal was the only casualty from the weather when it lost the window from its front door. All in all, winter at I. C. was a contrary affair. “Moonlight Mood” cast a spell over the I.S.D. gym on March 4th, when the Junior Prom was held to the music of Bud Roderick’s band. The central decoration was this formal garden, which lay under silver stars. A large yellow moon com- pleted the picture.