Northern Illinois University - Norther Yearbook (DeKalb, IL)

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For tlie second )ear in a row, tlie men of Plii Kappa Tlieta paddled tlieir way to ictor - in the annnal canoe races. Tugs of war, a test of physical endurance, ended in a final pull between Alplia Phi Omega and Phi Sigma Epsilon, with the AFO ' s ictorious. The women of Sig:na Kappa pedaled on to win the girls tricycle races during half-tinic of the ' arsity-Alumni game. That game, inci- dentalh ' , was a disappointment to the rugged ahuns because the varsity won the contest. Pledge pajama races are always an exciting e ent. Tan Kappa Epsilon won the fraternit dixision and Delta Zeta won the sorority division. A week of fun, excitement and exercise came to an end too soon and thoughts of finals lay ahead. VS. t ■ King Rich Bader and Queen Slieila Smith rtign o cr the lolor- fiil, but windy festivities of .May Fete. May Fete court representatives l)edeck the ishind.

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ShiiUi Smith 1963 May Fete yiieen Growin ' Pains Expand May Fete Spring came to Nortliein l)iinging new life and waking the campus. Tlie montli of May brought anticipation to students and ahmis tor the long- awaited May Fete festivities. The Imilding expan- sion was coupled with the fresh natural growth ol spring to prompt the 196.3 Nhiy Fete theme of Growin ' Pains. ' The university itself grew tliat week with the addition of parents, alums, and friends. On Monday, the celebration started of! with a bang as the gun sounded to Itegiii the pre- liminary tugs of war at the lagoon. E erything is Coming Up Roses as tlie Phi Sig beetles attack the Delta Zeta roses in the winning island act. Tense pledges await rela ' in May Fete s sorority pajama race. 9.0. Fraternity pledges hit the water for the pajama races.

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The TKE ' s pull for all thry ' ie worth at May Fete tugs. All adcU ' tl attraction at the street dance was the judgiiii:; and presentation of the trophy to the man witli the most l)eaiitifnl legs. Dennis Pryetacznik ot Delta Phi Beta was ehosen to receive this honor. The all-school picnic pro ided an opportunit - for some old-fashioned fun. Carol Mitzie Leaf came through for Ka ppa Delta by winning the pie- eating contest. 15ill Toll proved the Theta Chi ' s are fast eliuggers In winning the baby-bottle drinking contest. After dinner, many students paired up to play catch with some ery fragile eggs. From the picnic, fans hurried to watch Phi Sigma Epsilon beat Flunkies and win first place in the annual May Fete baseball tournament. May Fete royalty injected charm into the gaiety and rowdiness of the other e ents. Judy Hollman and ' Whitey Swenson, last years reigning roy- alt -, returned to crown Sheila Smith, queen, and Rich Bader, king, for f963. The other members of the senior court included: Pat Conwa -, Donna Colossimo, hugo Cardaras, Bett} ' Berg, Ra) ' Sol, Ron Ream, Jon Moss, and Paul Luckett. A bo) ' and girl from each class were picked for the court, also. Dotty ' agner and George Bork represented the juniors; Margie MeGowan and L nn McCann representetl tlie sophomores; and Maryann Larson ami Bill Weber iepii sented the freshman class. Saridy Warner cuiches Sig Kap ' s ietoiy in the tricycle race. Aliiiiiiii return to challenge the Varsity as old meet xoung on the gridiron. : i j ' v a mf u II mja '