Northwest Missouri State University - Tower Yearbook (Maryville, MO)

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Walkout Da y For Whom the Bell Tolls became a startling reality for our poor, bewildered greenhorns on October 5, 1950. At the tolling of the college bell, their fate was sealed. Giant M-Club men blocked every available exit of the Ad Buildmg, penning the Freshmen (and the upper-classmen) in, without giving them a chance to run for their lives. The victims were herded down the College Drive and escorted to the steps of the courthouse. Many curly locks had to be sheared as the order of the day, and Max and Morris performed their duties to the nth degree. Skull caps became popular with the Freshmen boys. Green beanies flew when a hat relay was held on Main Street. No one was hurt seriously, but more than one good cap bit the dust. Page 14

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FEATURES

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Walkout Day After the traditional buttoning ceremony was duly executed by our Greenies, everyone made a fast retreat to the College Pond. A beautiful exhibition of belly flopping was presented by the Freshmen fellows with the help of one young- looking Sophomore. It was really not as satisfy- ing as it should have been . . . the upper classmen were standing out in the rain! During the swimming party, a small, green snake was exhibited free of charge for the enter- tainment of the girls. This diversion seemed to be greatly appreciated. After our Freshmen were duly initiated, an all- school picnic was given on the tennis court to show them we really were human. For Whom the Bell Tolls ... it pealed loud and long for the Freshmen that day. We hope it will be one of the many pleasant memories they have about their college daze. Page IS