Memphis State University - DeSoto Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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mtia. f Ball Each year the Everett R. Cook Squadron of the Arnold Air Society gives its annual Military Ball for the cadets of the AFROTC wing at Memphis State. This year the ball was held March 1 in the Continental Ballroom at the Peabody Hotel. The sweetheart of the ball and her two alternates are elected by a vote of the entire cadet wing. This year the honor went to Miss Beverly Terry with her two alternates, Miss Dixie Busby and Miss Jenny Lynn hiarpster, all from Memphis. Lt. Colonel Renker, the PAS T, presented the sweetheart with a crown and bouquet of red roses. The ballroom was decorated with red, white and blue balloons and silver wings over the doors and bandstand. A leadout of all cadet officers and their dates was held and made more impressive as they walked through an arch of sabers formed by the honor guard, ROTC cadets from Memphis high schools. The queen is escorted through Arch of Sabers. Arnold Air Society members and their dates gather in their private room at the Ball. Candidates for Military Queen included, left to right, front row: Liz McCallen, Aurelia Manning, Bobby Nell Conlee. Back row: Jenny Lynn Harpster, Diana Keenan and Robert Stsuart. Candidates for Military Queen included, left to right, front row: Dixie Busby, Sophie Panas and Frances Riley. Back row, Beverly Terry and Anne Davis. Page 21

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Carol Hartsfield, MSC freshman, displays her prettiest smile to get an autograph from Flanagan. l iaSmn rom More than 2,000 Memphis State students packed the Casino March 22 to enjoy the College ' s first Pigskin Prom, given in honor of the football team ' s victory over Mississippi Southern. Ralph Flanaqan and his nationally-known band furnished the music for the celebration. Delta Kappa held tapping ceremonies during the evening, taking in several new members. Coach Ralph Hatley was called on for a brief talk and promised still greater victories for future Tiger teams. During one of the breaks in the Pigskin Ball, students gathered around to hear Flanagan. Dancing comes to a halt while the couples listen to some singing. At right, students take time out while Delta Kappa initiation ceremonies were conducted.

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JUt For the fifth consecutive year, the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority won their division of the All-Sing sponsored by Pan-Hellenic and Inter-fraternity Council. Winners in the fraternity section were the Sigma Phi Epsilon singers. Second place winners were Sigma Kappa Sorority and Kappa Sigma Fraternity. A packed house again witnessed this out- standing event. In winning as usual Johnny Burns, president of Inter-Fraternity, presents the winning cup to Joyce Robinson, as Betty Duffel looks on. First place winners in the Sorority division wsr: the Alpha Garns for the fifth consecutive yecr. Second place in the Sorority division went to Alpha Xi Delta.