Loras College - Purgold Yearbook (Dubuque, IA)

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Ah, sure and ' twas a fine evenin ' wi ' all them elegant gowns and all. You and the night and the music = Sweelheart Ball. Oh Mammy 1 . Tony Marterie ' s sax man is just bursting with enthusiasm.

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Sweetheart Ball Queen Jean Tierney and her escort, Lorasman Jim Mottet, are presented to the entire dance crowd by Delta Sigma president Chuck Kaeding. SWEETHEART BALL It was only steps away from Loras to an enchant¬ ing European street for Lorasmen and their dates on February 5. For the annual Delta Sigma Sweetheart Ball, the Fieldhouse was redecorated to represent a European town square. Brightly colored awnings hung from the balcony to simulate sidewalk cafes complet¬ ed the illusion of a carefree night on the Continent. Lorasmen and their escorts danced until the be¬ witching hour to the music of I onv Marterie and his eight piece orchestra. Jean Tierney was crowned Queen of the Sweet¬ heart Ball by Delta Sigma President Chuck Kaeding after being chosen by a committee of Delta Sigma of¬ ficers. Miss Tierney was escorted by Senior Lorasman Jim Mottet. 26

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Youthful, vibrant and just plain good, Kay Britten was well received by Lorasmen. KAY BRITTEN FOLK SINGER Kay Britten, internationally famous folk singer opened the second semester series of cultural events at Loras with a performance on February 28. Miss Britten’s performance contained folk music from nearly every country in the world, from lullabies to war ballads to love songs. Recognized as an expert on folk music Miss Britten interspersed her excellent singing performance with comments and explanations of the origins and backgrounds of the various songs she sang. She accompanied her singing with a great variety of instruments of nearly every type and description, instruments appropriate to the country of the origin of each selection. Miss Britten tailors each performance specifically to the audience before which she will perform and she was enthu¬ siastically received by the Lorasmen who attended. Miss Britten softly caresses her guitar, moves her lips and envelopes the entire audience in her mood. 28