Northern Illinois University - Norther Yearbook (DeKalb, IL)

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The blaze of the bonfire corresponds to the spark of anticipation Xorthern stndents feel for the approaching Homecoming game. All good things must come to an end. Simda evening comes, and a oid is created: the campus slowly changes as dusk settles around the build- ings; a stray napkin, reminiscent of a house deco- ration, whimsicalK skitters in the wind; a battered Confederate paperboard flag lies trampled in the dust. The excitement is gone, the anticipation is o er, realit ' of campus life is back. Yet there arc the memories of a wonderfid weekend: the tan- gible e idence— the autographed Smothers Broth- ers program, the Coronation Ball bid, the footliall program, and the warm glow of happiness. Bike races are an exciting contest dnring Homecoming. Gone With a Win pro es to be prophetic as the Industrial Arts and Home Kcononncs clubs win first place for house decorations. 29

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' ■m. ' - Northern ' s cheerleaders and NUireliiiig Huskies stir up enthusiasui for Houieeomiug. Suiotliers lirotlii rs draw sell-out crowds Iloiiieeoniing Da dawned sunny and crisp witli tliousands of NIU stndi ' nts, alums, and towns- people lining Lincoln Higliwa to ievv tlie pa- rade. Stealing the show were the winning Hoats— President ' s Trophy, Alpha Xi Delta and Alpha Chi Epsilon; Major ' s Tropin, Alpha Oniicron Pi and Nets ' Club: King ' s Trophy, Delta Piii Beta; ( )ueen ' s Trophy, Sigma Pi and Sigma Kappa. Just as the North was ictorious in the (a il War, so were Northern ' s Huskies at the annual Homecoming footliall game against lUinois State Normal Uni ersit on Satinxlax ' afternoon. Homecoming, when alums rctiun to NIU s cam- pus, is a time for old friends to meet again, refresh memories, and note the many campus changes. A dance and after-the-ganie teas were among the aeti ities pl anned espccialK ' lor alunmi h ' man campus organizations. The Smotliers HrollK ' rs, a uni(ju( nationally- known lolk-singing duo was the feature entertain- ment of Homecoming. They gaxc three concerts oi eomed ' and music to capacity audiences. Nhmy students waited f7 liouis in line for tickets. Sunda afternoon at (didden I ' ielcl, the Flunk- ies Independent Organizations tonr-man team pumped their wa - to ietor in the annual hike race, which ended Homecoming lor anothi ' r ear. 28

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loun j3iLr wmiL |ir1 K.iplan, DLimy Glandrv, and Carol Leaf entertain in a Geniian Biergarten, the winning midway booth. Carnival Brightens Winter Season Witli an almost traditional lack of snow. Winter ( ' anii al opened Januar 6. On Morida - the snow sculpture entries were judged, with first place trophies going to Kappa Delta and Delta Phi Beta. An ice skating part - was held Tuesday night, and a jam session Wednesda night. Another of the Carui al highlights was two perh)ruiances In Henry Nhmcini and his orchestra. Snowshoe and sled races were run on Friday, with Delta Zeta and Phi Kappa Theta capturing first place trophies. Tlionsands thronged the Midwa Saturtla) ' after- noon in the Fieldhouse. Tlie first place trophy for niitlway shows went to Alpha Xi Delta antl Alpha Phi Omega, while Kappa Delta and Phi Kappa Theta won first place for tlieir midwa ' hooth. The Chairman s trophy was awarded to Sigma Pi and Kappa Delta as a tie. Carni al acti itics culmi- nated Saturdax ' night at the dance, when Judy O Hara was crowned Snow Queen. The nuisic of Henry Maneini deHghts capacity audienet 30