Iowa State University - Bomb Yearbook (Ames, IA)

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Meredith Willson chooses four 1962 Bomb Beauties The Bomb Beauties of 1962 were selected by Meredith Willson, author of The Music Man and other Broad ay hits. They ' ere chosen from a total of 65 candidates nominated from various campus residences on the basis of beauty, poise, and general appearance. The women originally attended two teas, the first at Phi Delta Theta fraternity and the second at Gamma Phi Beta. Pictures of the eight finalists were then submitted to Mr. Willson who chose the final four. The 1962 Bomb Beauties were first presented at the Four Preps performance January 6. MARY BETH SARTOR and Faithe King enjoy an informal chat at the final tea held for Bomb Beauty candidates. THIS ONE without a doubt. Upon his return from Europe, Meredith Willson was met at the airport by his wife, and he began the pleasant task of selecting four Bomb Beauties from photographs of eight finalists. 26

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J she ' ll notice me even invite me over and tell me what this game is all about. Homecoming Central Committee Front Row: Shcpard, Boettger, Ryan, Kline (co-chrm.), Mcnsing (cochrni.), Bottge, Dodds, Stille. Back Roiv: Parks, Fillipi, Ducommun, Wolff, Meier, Meyer, Anderson, Timm. 25

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Finalists Annette Sedgley West Linden Hall Sue Hoppe Pi Beta Phi Jan Smith Oak Hall IMary Beth Sartor Kappa Alpha Theta 27