Northern Illinois University - Norther Yearbook (DeKalb, IL)

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Margaret and Marilyn Miller, Julie Emro and Jackie Bryan receive punch from Louise Walters in Williston Hall at the Big-Little Sister Tea. The Big-Little Sister Tea, sponsored an- nually bythe Associated Women Students, is held in the living room of Williston Hall one Sunday afternoon at the beginning of each semester. At the tea all incoming freshman women are introduced to their big sisters, who are upperclass women. Every freshman receives a personal invita- tion to attend the tea. The purpose of this event is to acquaint the 'Freshman women with the campus, various members of the administration, and other members of their own class. Fil- ing through a reception line, they meet the dean of women, the dormitory directors and omcers, and the officers ofthe A.W.S. ,-. mlm. r4L'7lVl7l55' B 6'llV ONCZ' AWIIN Something new was added to this year's annual ac- tivities carnival-the name, Bazaarnival. Sponsored by the Associated Women Students, the bazaarnival introduced new and former students to the activities of various clubs and organizations on campus. Shirley White, A.W.S. activities chairman, and her committees chose the name Bazaarnival because it typified the atmosphere of a carnival and a bazaar. Organizations which wanted to participate were in- vited to sign up in the Dean of Women's office. On Wednesday, October i, the groups set up their booths in the Still Gymnasium. At 7:30 P.M. the bazaarnival began. The themes depicted were varied and many. Cash prizes were awarded to the three best displays. The booths were judged for effectiveness in stating the organization's purpose, cleverness and originality of ideas, and attractiveness. First prize went to the Fine Arts Guild. People passing their booth were given a chance to show their artistic ability by working in such proiects as fingerpainting and sculpturing. Orrin Peterson assures questioning onlookers that the solution won't explode. Alpha Phi Omega spreads laughs and propaganda celebrating its 30th anniversary. f'

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The notorious I.D. photographs are taken during Registration Week. Where did he learn to take pictures? Registration is a confusing and tiring ordeal through which all students must go in order to receive an education, and an N.l.U. student is no exception. It seemed as if there was no end to the lines in which the Northern student found himself, and these lines only brought him work and trouble. The line in which he paid the registration fees made his bank account disappear in a few seconds. After a long wait in another line, he was forced to pose for o flatter- ing photograph, commonly known as an I.D. picture. The various colored cards which he received in the next line called for his name and address over and over again. lf he was lucky, he was able to get the class cards he wanted, but otherwise he was forced to take any section that was available. When he had all his class cards ond he had finally completed registration, he headed for the Student Union. Here he ioined an even longer line and waited for a much-needed cup of coffee. He was certainly glad that classes were beginning, for there never seemed to be any lines to get into classes. He gave a sigh of relief as he realized that registra- tion was over for another semester. English 336 is closed. What am I going to take in place of it? Business ll0 is open: I wonder if l can make it to the Registrar's Office before it closes? Chow time at last! Registering builds up a whooping appetitel K 6'l5'7Rfl7l0N W EK 1

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Queen Jean Bend! and King Tony Bufalo enioy their royal fling at the Coronation Dance! Shining young faces reflect the excitement of par- ticipating in the crowning of a king and queen. fl0M 0M IV6' 7958 Homecoming, 1958, now belongs to history, but like many other past Homecomings, this celebration holds special memories for every student who spent his spare hours working on float decora- tions, a planning committee, or in football practice. Many gallons of midnight and early morning oil were burned, and many hours of sleep were sacrificed-never to be regained. Nevertheless, any student who was asked replied lt was worth it! This year the snake dance was wilder, the bonfire bigger, and the parade longer than ever before. Nearly 12,000 students, alumni, parents, faculty, and friends crowded onto Northern's campus that October weekend as N.l.U. put aside education for the three-day celebration. True to tradition, the weekend got under way with a snake dance that found its way into most of the popular gathering places usually occupied by weary students looking for relaxation. Then the serpent-like procession raced back to campus and finally ended around the roaring bonfire beyond the field house. The Homecoming King and Queen, Tony Bufalo and Jean Bendt, were crowned the following evening at the Commercially Speak- ing Coronation Ball and, together with their court, they reigned over the three-day celebration. Twenty-seven decorated floats and cars passed the reviewing stand to form the biggest Homecoming parade in Northern's history. Elaborate and colorful floats based on the theme, Commercially Speaking, were featured in the huge parade that rambled down Lincoln Highway for nearly two hours. In the afternoon the football squad almost pulled the upset of the season, and no one was dis- appointed by the narrow defeat. Sunday found visitors and alumni passing through the campus they once called their own, and students returned to the books that had been forgotten for three hectic and happy days. This sea of heads indicates the popularity of the Homecoming dance. Candidates for king and queen were, seated: Karen Edlund, .lean Bendt, Rita Ledowski, Marilyn Marcis, Dottie Wimble, ,lan Pel- letier. Back row: Tony Bufalo, Roger Sargeant, Larry Gentry, Gene Patrizi, Ken Weik. Mike Morris is not pictured. fs' -uZsA f