Kansas State University - Royal Purple Yearbook (Manhattan, KS)

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Marjorie Spear 1 967 Royal Purple Queen photo by Rich Clarkson

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After the crowning, Marjorie receives a congratulatory kiss from Rich Clarkson and a dozen roses from the yearbook staff. Photographer picks queen, crowns her on regional TV Televised over 25 stations in seven states, Mar- jorie Spear was crowned 1967 Royal Purple queen during pre-game ceremonies at the K-State-Uni- versity of Kansas basketball game. Miss Spear was selected by Rich Clarkson, photography director of the Topeka Daily Capital, from 25 representatives of women ' s living organizations. Judged from single black and white formal portraits, Clarkson picked Miss Spear and four attendants solely on the basis of photogenic beauty. Miss Spear, nicknamed Sam by her friends, was social chairman for Ford hall second floor. A freshman in elementary education, she planned to teach or attend graduate school after graduation. Clarkson, who had been chosen regional photo- grapher of the year for the Midwest by the National Press Photographers Association for four consecu- tive years, photographed the queen in color and the attendants in black and white for the yearbook. Stunned by the announcement of the judge ' s selection. Marjor- ie Spear is named Royal Purple queen in Ahearn Field House. 27

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Connie Lathrop Chi Omega Janice Andrews Putnam hall Judy Bulger Kappa Alpha Theta Linda Irwin Pi Beta Phi 29