Northern Illinois University - Norther Yearbook (DeKalb, IL)

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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

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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 AOPi and ' ets ' Club double (.-ntr)- float, Northern Win ' Blows for ictory, is awarded the Mayor ' s Trophy. Members of Phi Delta Sigma clown around as they accompany their winniiif; Hoat in the HoiuicoiiiinK parade. The weeks preceding Homecoiniiig were Ini.sy tor those participating in the festivities. King and Qneen candidates were introduced by campaign skits at the Homecoming Assembly lield October 9 in the Uni ersity Center Ballroom. During Homecoming week, students voted for their choice ill the final elections. In the midst of feverish work on parade floats and house decorations, excitement rose to a cre- scendo as the snake dance twisted its way through campus to the gigantic bonfire at the lagoon, where a crowd ot 3()()() gathered in front of the island to cheer with NIU ' s cheerleaders. At the Coronation Ball, Friday night, couples danced to the music of Les Elgart in the Uni ersit C enter Ballroom. The magic hour of announcing the winning royalty came, and togetlier Jeanne Weitzenfeld and Gene Fran .en accepted the ro al scepter to i(Mgn as ( )iiecii and King. I H f