Northern Arizona State Teachers College - La Cuesta Yearbook (Flagstaff, AZ)

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low the Leader was a bit diss-uised, for at tlie end of the game, the leader who had led such a ohdstly walk thr.)u ih all the halls was not to be foimd. Also a little diffei ' ent from the entertainment of ordinai ' y Hallowe ' en dances was the program in which Dorothy Jones, believed by many Normal students to have no rival in the field of lyric sopranos, gave several ap- propriate selections, and Cieoi ' gialee Coffee gave a solo dance. Although you don ' t hear much talk about this party now, for many days the most common expression on the campus was, It as the best party ever given at the Normal. The Noilhern Arizona Normal ' s first Home Coming day was a big success in many ways. However, that which is re- membered most of all on this day is the big Home Coming ball held November 1.5, in Ashurst auditorium. Dancing was pre- ceded by a short program consisting of a welcome to the alumni by Dr. Cotton and an address by Rev. Saunders of Flagstaff. When recalling this ball, one will find, among the most vivid of its features the attractive decorations in the school colors. In connection with the decorations one also re- members the word Welcome written in huge letters across the stage curtain. All of these together make the first Home Coming ball a happy remembrance impressed so deeply in the minds of N. A. N. S. students, faculty, and alumni that it will never leave. As far back as one cares to go in the editions of La Cuesta, he finds some kind of account of some event given by the Senior class on Thanksgiving night. So too, might I go on and elaborate in detail what happened November 26, 1924, but if I merely mention the words Costume Ball the mind will travel back to the right Thanksgiving evening and will review for itself the sheiks, hula-hula girls, pages, clowns, and old fashioned men and women, who all together made this dance a big success. Remember how you felt when you first entered N. A. N. S. ? So did the new students at the beginning of the win- ter quarter. However, this feeling did not stay with them long, for on the evening of January 16 a delightful party, given in their honor, took away all bashfulness and home sick- ness. Probaljly what did most to create a friendly feeling among all of those present was that each person present wore a sign on his back, telling his name and home town. Oh, yes, don ' t forget the hot cnocolate and wafers served in the cafe- teria after the dance. As you read this column of society you will read, on such and such a date, the faculty gave such and such a party to celebrate such and such an occasion. However, now you ar going to read about a dance which was given by the student;: for themselves. As for the date, it happened on the evening of March 3. No not a legal holiday, but a day to be cele- brated by N. A. N. S., because on this day our Alma Mater changed her name to the Northern Ai ' izona State Teachers College. Now do you remember the mob parade through the halls, through Flagstaff, over to Ashurst auditorium where

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i l®iw It seems the world cannot exist Without the pleasure of the social list. Social life on the campus was started by the faculty on the evening of October 2, when a delightful reception was given honoring Dr. and Mrs. Cotton and the new faculty mem- bers. To call a reception delightful sounds absurd since re- ceptions are usually such stiff old parties, but the adjective is not at all out of place in this instance, for the faculty proved themselves such perfect hosts, that the reception was turned into a delightful party. Probably the autumn-colored decora- tions consisting of rich-hued leaves and ferns and plants to- gether with ice cream and wafers, did their little part in mak- ing the first dance of the year one of the very best. On the evening of October 4, a party was given in Tay- lor Hall, so that the boys might become acquainted with one another, as well as with Dr. and Mrs. Cotton. Games of var- ious kinds, intermingled with riddles and tricks kept everyone in a high state of hilarity during the evening. A number of old Normal songs were sung, and a few yells were practiced as a fitting conclusion. Two weeks later, the Eds of the campus gave their second party, however this time it was in honor of the new porch which had just been added to Mr. Stevenson ' s apartment. A second distinguishing feature of this party was that the boys ' ladies as well as the faculty were invited. However the party v as not a very dignified affair, in fact it was quite the oppo- site, the stunts and entertainment being of a rather spooky nature. The basement of Taylor Hall still re-echoes the ter- rified screams of the guests when cold, slimy hands touched them, and when they stumbled over forms that felt like corpses. However the women were not treated in this cruel manner all evening, for dancing followed, and later a great big feed of hot dogs. If one phase of this party is forgotten, surely not every one will be. Following close on the boys were the girls of both Camp- bell and Morton Halls, who gave delightful parties October 12 to honor their new members. It seems that the new girls in both halls were treated equally well, for entertainment was found in both halls in the forms of eating and dancing. There was variation from the regular routine of Hal- lowe ' en parties in a hard-time party given by N. A. N. S. faculty on Hallowe ' en, November 30. The name given this party certainly was not out of place, judging from the fact that many persons who at first sight were lunatics, turned out to be peaceful room-mates or possibly critic teachers. The decorations, refreshments, and dancing were of the usual nature. However the little old-fashioned game of Fol-

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the enthusiastic students danced? Indeed, this dance was dif- ferent, not only because the students gave it, but because it was impromptu, and marked with the finest school spirit. Also different from the ordinary routine of school dances and entertainments, was the Million Dollar Senior Caniival on February 21, the biggest perfoiTnance of the year, and with- out doubt, the one which you remember the most about. The carnival is hoped by many to be the first of a series of car- nivals to be given, one each year, by the Senior class. That the first one was really a millon-dollar carnival was proved by the fact that here was a wide variety of entertainment, some- thing for everyone. If the persons, seeking amusement, were not satisfied in the wondrous side-shows, the general mer- chandise store, and if in none of these, surely in the jitney dance. The auditorium was disguised to such an ex tent that one felt he was in a strange place as he looked at the attrac- tive ceiling and the bright-colored booths. But by now your mind is more active than mine as it revives this first success- ful Senior carnival, so I shall let you complete the picture for yourself. March the 17th will long be remembered by the students of N. A. N. S. for two reasons: First, that it was St. Patrick ' s day, and second, that the Junior Prom took place on that day. Perhaps it would have been sufficient to have mentioned but one of these reasons, for St. Patrick ' s day certainly reminds you of the green and white decorations of the auditorium on this night, and the Prom certainly brings to your mind the green programs, the Ii ' ish decorations, all of the color of the shamrock, which remind you that it was St. Patrick ' s day. With all of these holiday reminders, together with the fine dance music, the Junior promenade, the confetti, and delicious punch, do you wonder that the Junior Prom was such a big success ? In reading over this column, I see I have neglected men- tioning the many dances we had for our visitors after athletic events. Do you remember what happened after the games with Jerome, St. Johns, Prescott, the Basketball Touniament, and the Track Meet ? Worthy of mention in the Society of La Cuesta are the school picnics which everyone recalls with pleasure. With the springtime in Flagstaff comes a change from the winter storms and winter weather to delightful sunshine and all nature ' s entertainment. This desire was satisfied by the two school picnics at Lake Mai-y. The ball games, the rowing, and the delicious fried steaks all help the students to remember these picnics. Something entirely new to this school or to any other school happened this year on May thirtieth when the en- tire student body of N. A. N. S. as well as faculty went to the Grand Canyon of Arizona, one of the seven wonders of the world. This fact alone assures the success of the picnic, and the success of the picnic assures the possibilities of the school taking similar trips in future years.