Iowa State University - Bomb Yearbook (Ames, IA)

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Vatch that man with the ball . . . can he make it through that opening? . . . ISC on the offense battles poivei -packed Buffaloes. Homecoming The 1952 Homecoming celebration s as off to a chilly but spectacu- lar start as o ' er 4.000 students, alumni, and guests ■witnessed an array of song and dance routines, cjtiartets, hillbilly bands, and pajama relays at the anntial Pep Barbecue Friday night. The climax of the event Avas the coronation of the 1952 Pep Otieen, Sue Moore, and her attend- ants, Mary Weatherhead and Mariann Schonemann. Gib Stanek liad the honor of being the first Pep King crowned at Iowa State. The King and Otieen vere again introduced that night during intermission of the opening dance in the combined ballrooms of Memorial Union, Raljah Marterie and his band pro ' iding musical accompaniment. The weatherman had a change of heart on Saturday as he offered a beautiful day composed of varm temperattires and sunny skies. Many of the 16,000 spectators at the football game came away with sunbtirned noses, obtained as they watched the Cyclones bow to the weight, speed, and manciucrability of the Colorado Buffaloes. 28

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Through this aixh pass ihe men oi Fiiie ten, tut ' nt tiiiit ' s a dav. Song and dance entertainment for rushees uas fun for actives, too. From all indications, it ' s the Freshman Mixer in the I ' nion . . . during Frosh week . . . gives all freshmen a chance to wheel. 27

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Alums v ' ere entertained at planned ftmc- tions o ' er the -week-end. They ivere addressed by Coach Abe Stuber and Athletic Director Louis Menze at a pre-game luncheon and tollo ving the game were guests at a reception for facidty and alums in the state gym. Class reiuiions -svere held vhere members could tin n back the calendar and remember vhen iih former classmates. Teas were gi en by sororities and fraternities to give alums a chance to relax in their former college homes. This year, ISC stu dents joineil in the tight against polio whh a Homecoming Polio Dri ' c. Kappa Ka}:)pa Ciamma sorority and Theta Xi fraternity donated their allotments for house decorations to the polio fund as did all eight women ' s dorms. Remaining resi- dences vent ahead vith their decorations and contributed by other means. More than $550 was pledged for polio. Kappa Alpha Theta came througli vith hrst place trophy in the women ' s division, and Phi Delta Theta took honors in the men ' s group. Alums found quiet beauty here . . . Honuiomhis; cieiywheie. It ' s a V for victory as these pe|)py ISC cheerleaders lead a Cyclone yell at the mass Pep Rally before the Hometomini; football game. 29