Northern Illinois University - Norther Yearbook (DeKalb, IL)

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Students e;it hot dofrs and ice cream in a relaxed atmosphere. f«. S ' ilk - .. The King ami Queen reigned () er the annual May Fete island acts. This year, eight groups doubled up to present tour acts. The - tried to appl - the theme Growin ' Pains in the best wa ' possible to their acts. Although the wind pla ed ha oc with the scenery and backdrops, the actors rallied and the show went on. Beetles, roses, and a giant dandelion in ' aded the island as Delta Zeta and Phi Sigma Epsilon produced their first place skit, a satire on Mar , Mar -, Quite Contrar . An illusion of the Old South and its grandeur was the background for the Sigma Sigma Sigma and Phi Kappa Theta act tiiat won second place. Tlie ' re- created the steamboats, sla es, and minstrels from tlie traditional southern past. To climax the week, Al Hirt and several accom- panists entertained at two performances Satinda - night. His golden trumpet ' s soiuids mingled with the memories of the past e ents to complete the picture of May Fete 1963 and NIU gradualh- set- tled back into its normal routine for another vear. Al Ilirt entertains on his famous Inmipet during May Fete. Carol Mitzii Leaf wins first place in the pie eating contest. 20

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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 '

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The court rt-cehes acclaim from its subjects clurinu tlic parade, leaiiue ' eitzenfekl and Gene Fiaii cii lieylii tlieir reiitu. South Winds Blow During Homecoming Overnight the traditional Old South trans- formed Northern s eampus from a seething, multi- lived Uni ersity into a eolorful ante-I)elluni planta- tion and a semblanee of Ci il War battlefields. The e ent was Homecoming 1963. The theme, Gone With the Wind, was chosen in honor of the 100th anniversar - of the Ci il War. The best attended Homecoming in NIUs histor} ' was planned by the Homecoming Committee. Ex ' ents included— tlie lionfire, street dance, parade, football game, bike race, and Coronation Ball. Jeanue Weitzenfekl 1963 Homecoming Queen 26