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

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Students kept their fast pace in spite of the snow. With rooms and corridors decorated, students spent hours in the last-minute wrapping of presents. a} The Gamma Phis, like many groups, celebrated this festive season with gift exchanges. 24

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A runner-up was beautiful Patty Spindler, representing Gamma Phi Beta. A short-haired, pixie-eyed sophomore, Delta Gamma’s candidate, Gerry Bratt, reigned as Queen over the Homecoming festivities. The 1964 Homecoming festivities were the most successtul ever. From the originality of the Queen's Convo on Thursday to the memorable Blue and White Dance on Saturday evening, perfect organization was vident everywhere. More enthusiasm than ever enveloped the students in their participation of the pep rally, parade, and afternoon football game. Along with spirit, there was also awe when proudly viewing the lovely Queen and Marty Pflug, a striking representative her court. Saturday night's dance brought tension with ‘ : of Alpha Omicron Pi, was also a runner up. the announcing of the float winners, but also brought a tension-relieving orchestra to complete the most memorable week-end of the year. 23

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i e sO TOR Meds Christmas, as always, was one of the most joyful times of the school year. Anxious for vacation to come, students worked diligently to hand in all required term papers before the holidays. Socially, students participated in many pre- holiday activities: residence hall decorating, individual parties and teas, open houses, Christmas concerts, the Christ- mas Ball, and the Madrigal Dinner. A true spirit of Christmas prevailed throughout the cam- pus whether it was the beautiful Christmas chimes ringing from the Union Building, the joyful music being played from the Condit House, or the excitement of the students them- selves. 29 Frequent spills were typical sights during the snewy winier months. Creativity was the key to this award-winning room decoration.