Indiana State University - Sycamore Yearbook (Terre Haute, IN)

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The trombone players stood at attention as they awaited the next command. The Sparkettes in their colorful costumes led the band and performed at hali-time. gs- While in one of its many formations. the marching band performed a number. School spirit boosted by Marching Sycamores Indiana State Marching Sycamores took on a brand new look this year. For the first time, girls joined the marching unit. This addition increased the number of players to 96. The total number of persons associated With the band was 144. The band always furnished an exciting hcdf-time program at all of the home football games with march- ing which formed patterns and with well-plcryed music. The marching band also led the Homecoming Parade and traveled to the DePauw-Indicma State game at Greencastle. Mr. George Grotesch worked very hard with the marching band Which drilled many times each week on the athletic field. He was assisted by Mr. Whitaker cmd Mr. Columbo.

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The actives. fraternity pledge night. led their new pledges into the Grill. Although Rush was somewhat tiring. these rushees still found enough energy to smile when leaving their last rush party. Several rushees. somewhat bewildered about the process called Rush, listened attentively to the explanations about each sorority. 221 students decided to choose Greek life The women began thinking about Bush and sorority life early in the fcdl with the Panhellenic Tea provided to give interested women information concerning Greek life. After Rush registration! the rushees attended many parties progressing 'from split parties to the final prefer- ence parties where they received their coveted pledge ribbons. The process for the men was quite similar as they first attended om IFC Smoker to get information. Then they, too, registered and began accepting invitations to attend fraternity smokers. Following this, the men received their bids. 22

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Various activities crowded the season The dormitories prepared early for their holiday open houses. Outside the residence balls, an array of colored lights created much awe and wonder. Inside the resi- dence halls, carefully planned decorations truly created an atmosphere long to be remembered. Along With the originality in decorating the residence halls, special dinners and teas were planned and the individual giving of gifts took place. Several fraternities sang carols adding one more link to the chain of Christmas Cheer. The Christmas Ball highlighted the season's activities and brought the joy ful atmosphere found around campus together in one spectacular dance. The traditional Madrigal Dinner and Vespers Concert were given With much enthusiasm, and they added a final touch to one of the most favorite seasons of the year. The originality of Rudolph and his eight reindeer captured first place in the Reeve Hall Christmas decorating contest. 24 Caught in the Christmas spirit. these students created a spectacular sight by using colored balls. tinsel. and artificial snow to decorate the traditional TMU Christmas tree. A few ISC students felt industrious enough to build a snovhmang on top at a car at that!