Northern Illinois University - Norther Yearbook (DeKalb, IL)

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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

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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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H014 75' H014 75, fl0t475'! Pi Kappa Phi fraternity and Alpha Omicron Pi sorority were awarded the first-place trophy in the doubles division for their float entitled Movies are Better than Ever-As Seen at the Egyptian. Theta Kappa Phi fraternity and Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority received second place for We'll Send Central to the Land of Sky Blue Waters, and Delta Zeta and Sigma Kappa received third place for Beating Central is like Sleeping on a CIoud. ln the singles division, Kappa Delta sorority received first place for Say it with Flowers. Wesley Foundation took second place with the Pause that Refreshes. The Home Economics Club re- ceived first place in the car division with First in Fashion with Northern. The winner of the house decorations award was Clark House at 3l7 Locust, with Huskies Have GO Power. Movies are better than ever ttopt won top honors for Pi Kappa Phi and Alpha Omicron Pi. The Home Economics Club entered First in Fashion with Northern tleftt. We'll Send Central to the Land of Sky Blue Waters fbottomt was entered by Theta Kappa Phi and Sigma Sigma Sigma.